African Development Bank to launch African Economic Outlook 2021
The Road Ahead for Africa, which examines Africa’s growth performance and outlook and presents the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov’t gives Bobi Wine ultimatum to declare status of armored vehicle
In recent months, and very tense during his campaigns ahead of January 2021 disputed elections, Bobi Wine as commonly called faced several security attacks and brutality across the country.
MP-elect Paul Omara, his challenger Omara Awio pledge to work for Otuke Constituency
Mr Paul Omara: “The contest was not about themselves but entirely and squarely about what should be done to cause development in Otuke Constituency, which has remained behind compared to other rural constituencies in the country.”
Daniel Obal: Newspaper “forgives” ex-MP candidate after breach of contract
In early December 2020, he invited the publication’s Chief Executive Officer to discuss “Our support to his candidature” through “[commercial] digital ad placement and news content”
EU condemns Uganda’s general elections: Why M7 ought to be scared
“Strongly criticises Uganda’s harsh laws against homosexuality and calls for their urgent revision, together with a strategy to combat discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people,” EU Parliament.
Social impact hardware innovators worldwide invited to apply for annual ASME Innovation Showcase
Finalists have the opportunity to accelerate time-to-market for their innovations for sustainable development, with $200,000 in seed grants and technical support.
Lira-Kamdini killer highway: Kole North MP-elect Dr Acuti writes to UNRA
“For example, it currently, painfully takes between 2 to 3 hours to travel the 75km stretch from Lira to Kamdini, while within the same time one can travel the 300km length from Kamdini to Kampala. This makes it a major setback during a medical emergency,” Dr Acuti told UNRA ED, Allen Kagina.
President congratulates Lango elected leaders, shares 10 core points to develop Lira City
“My fellow leaders; the leaders who make the most influence in society; are those who are closest to the people. This is my call for us all; let’s come closer to the people and work with them to solve the most pressing problems of our time and generation,” he says.
The Rockefeller Foundation commits nearly USD35m to Covid-19 response efforts in Africa
Collaborating with 24 organizations, businesses, and government agencies, this pan-African effort will also focus on 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Uganda restores social media without Facebook as Museveni orders VPN ban
Besides the government’s threat to arrest VPN users last month, hundreds of thousands of Ugandans who use VPN were never scared. Some say, even if OTT tax were to be restored immediately, they would continue using the VPN.
Museveni, who is ‘supreme’, asks Supreme Court to dismiss Bobi’s petition
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party president, Mr Kyagulanyi, through his lawyers, wants the Supreme Court to annul Gen. Museveni’s victory.
‘Ugandans in the diaspora support Kyagulanyi’s Supreme Court petition’ — NUP spox
This act further demonstrates Hon. Kyagulanyi’s good intentions to uphold democratic principles; rule of law, freedom of the press, freedom of association and public debate, as well as free and fair election processes.