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City businessman Dr Mathias Magoola has defied payment of more than Shs 250 billion in accumulated loan to Equity bank Uganda and Kenya saying it was illegally advanced to him and calculated. Dr Magoola, the proprietor of DEI Biopharma Limited, has now petitioned the court in the case seen as …

Recent controversies involving Ugandan diplomats, Joy Ruth Acheng, the High Commissioner to Canada, highlight significant issues regarding the appointment and conduct of diplomats. These concerns extend beyond administrative efficiency and reflect a broader crisis affecting Uganda’s diplomatic effectiveness and the integrity of its Foreign Service. As Wabusimba Amiri, both a …

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, will be visiting Canada to reflect on the profound impact of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “Bobi Wine: The People’s President.” This film, which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2023 Academy Awards, captures Bobi Wine’s courageous fight against Uganda’s entrenched authoritarian …

In the first half of this year, Germany issued more than 80,000 employment visas, more than half to skilled workers. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) meanwhile has noted that significant barriers still stand in the way of skilled workers moving to Germany. In the first half of …

The Uganda Kwekwaffe Business & Culture Forum is set to make waves this August during the World Heritage Week 10th august 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. This year’s forum, themed “Embrace the Equal Opportunity,” promises to be a vibrant celebration of Uganda’s cultural heritage, business opportunities, and social development. Uganda’s music …

In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled the country following a military coup and mass protests. The Army has taken control, and Hasina, along with her sister, initially sought refuge in India before reportedly applying for asylum in the United Kingdom. The chaos began …

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – The New African Canadians (NAC), in collaboration with various esteemed partners, is set to host the highly anticipated Global Mental Well-being and Substance (Mis)Use Conference, known as GMWS 2024 PEI, from August 1-4, 2024. The event will take place at the University of Prince Edward …

Debate has continued in Germany regarding whether or not it might be possible in the future to send Syrians and Afghans back to their country of origin, or even revoke their special protection status. On Monday (July 29) the leader of the conservative opposition Union fraction (made up of CDU …

In a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights and protections, Mexico City has officially adopted a law designating “transfemicide” as an aggravated crime. This landmark legislation aims to address the alarming rates of violence and discrimination faced by transgender women in Mexico and reinforces the city’s commitment to protecting marginalized communities. …

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, has dismissed the anti-corruption protesters targeting parliament, and stated that she is not willing to step down from her position. Speaking at the thanksgiving function for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, at Rwakitandara Playground in Bitereko Sub County, Among …