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Morocco is one of the world's biggest producers of cannabis for illicit, recreation uses The Moroccan parliament has passed a law legalising the production of cannabis (marijuana) for medicinal and industrial uses. The aim is to tap into a growing global market, boost agriculture and create jobs in underdeveloped rural

Ugandans were last night taken by surprise when President Yoweri Museveni named Major Jessica Alupo Epel, as the new Vice President who will be taking office from Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi. Her appointment will be subjected to vetting by the whole house on Thursday. But who is Jessica Alupo? Alupo is

Kakumiro Woman MP Robinah Nabbanja was last evening named Prime Minister to replace Dr Ruhakana Rugunda who was appointed Special Envoy in the Office of the President. The 51-year-old has been the Minister of Health in charge of General Duties. Having come from a teaching background and owing to her

Security experts have said that the attackers on Gen Katumba Wamala exhibited all skills of refined urban fighters. This is after the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Paul Lokech, described Gen Katumba Wamala’s shooters as unsophisticated. Security analysts, Fred Egesa and Grace Matsiko say no amateur would trail

President Yoweri Museveni has said that the government plans to support 2.5 million Ugandan families per year through different wealth creation programs. The President was speaking on Wednesday during the 32nd Heroes Day Anniversary ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds held under the theme, “Remembering those Great Men and Women who

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has acknowledged that security forces made mistakes leading to the death of several Ugandans during the November 2020 protests ahead of the general election. He made the revelation during the 32nd Heroes Day Anniversary ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds held under the theme, “Remembering those Great

The European Union-EU has given 1.8 Billion Shillings to Uganda's medium and large enterprises. At least 220 medium and large scale enterprises have been offered the financial support to invest in long-term growth or expansion of investment programs. The funds under the project dubbed Deal Flow Facility were secured by

At least 11 Cabinet ministers will not be part of President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhabrwa Museveni’s cabinet in the 2021/2026 term unless there is a reshuffle. According to the Cabinet list issued on Tuesday evening by the presidential press Unit, Museveni has named 32 cabinet ministers and 50 state ministers. The

I hereby inform the country that By virtue of the Authority given to the President of Uganda by Articles: 108(2), 108A(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I hereby appoint H.E. the Vice President, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Honourable Cabinet Ministers and other Ministers