Officials from Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) led by State Minister for Defense have come under fire from a section of MPs for calling Ugandans subscribing to ‘People Power’ Pressure Group as a criminal gang. MPs accuse the army of taking part in partisan politics. Appearing before Parliament’s Defense and
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Goalkeepers Global Youth Poll reinforces role of youth in advancing the Global Goals SEATTLE, United State of America, 26 September 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA) /- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced the results of its Goalkeepers Global Youth Poll, an opinion poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs ahead of the
Read MoreAfDB Boosts Jobs For Youth In Africa Initiative With Close To $2M
The African Development Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance has provided funds totaling nearly US $2 million to its Jobs for Youth in Africa initiative. FAPA, of which the Government of Japan is a major donor, along with the Austrian Government and the African Development Bank, will contribute $923,570
Read MoreBy Aloysious Kasoma The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Eng. Irene Muloni has revealed that the completion of Karuma and Isimba dam projects will not be launched this year due to delayed completion. Speaking after inspecting exhibitors at the week-long Energy Week (23-29 September) at KCCA grounds on Tuesday,
Read MoreManchester United manager Jose Mourinho "seems to be at war with his players", said former Arsenal defender Martin Keown after the Red Devils were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Derby. United were beaten 8-7 on penalties by the Championship side after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on
Read MoreThe first, fastest connectivity, lowest latency trans-Atlantic link between Africa and the Americas LUANDA, Angola, September 26, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA) /-The South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) is now on-stream and open for commercial traffic. The new digital information highway is the first and fastest link between Africa and the
Read MoreThe Star of beautiful television host, Joy Doreen Biira continues to shine even brighter. The latest we’ve have gathered is that the pioneer of NBS’ popular Morning Breeze show has been named among the world’s top influential business journalists in a list that includes the crème de la crème in
Read MoreFormer Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President, Mugisha Muntu has reportedly quit the party, according to a statement purported to be from Muntu. The statement attributed to Muntu says he took the decision to quit following discussions with the current FDC President Patrick Amuriat. "I've always been a firm believer
Read MoreThe aid group Save the Children says it is concerned about two new Ebola cases recorded near the border with Uganda. It said they occurred about 200km (124 miles) from the epicentre of the new outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The organisation says it is
Read MoreFormer FDC President, Mugisha Muntu has apologised to his successor, Patrick Amuriat over a statement released indicating that the former had quit the opposition party Muntu says it is a careless statement released by his communication team. He says a clear statement will be released on his twitter handle. A
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