The mother of Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau has spoken out, telling Voice of America that her son has "brought many problems to many people" and that she hasn't seen him in 15 years. "I am praying for God to show him the good way," she told the broadcaster. Falmata
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Behind every successful man, there’s a woman, an old adage goes. This saying came to light when Jyotsna Ruparelia, wife to property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia was named among the 100 Indian women achievers in the Middle East and Africa. She featured in global super series volume 2. Jyotsna has been
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The Uganda Shilling continued on its losing streak against the dollar undermined by the surging dollar demand amidst low forex flows during the week ending 14th June 2018. Bank of Uganda intervention in the previous week provided a short period of relief. Trading closed the week at 3,844.04/3,854.04. In the interbank money
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The Ugandan army has confirmed that former Inspector General of Police, General Kale Kayihura is being detained at Makindye Military Barracks. In a statement dated June14, 2018, Brigadier Richard Karemire, Defence Spokesperson said General Kale Kayihura “is being questioned on a matter the details of which cannot at this point
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A Ugandan inventor has won a major prize for a device which tests for malaria without drawing blood. Brian Gitta, 24, won the Royal Academy of Engineering's Africa Prize for a device that detects tell-tale signs of malaria by shining a red beam of light on the patient's finger. The
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Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia
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Russia kicked off the World Cup 2018 with as the host nation made easy work of Saudi Arabia. Following an opening ceremony involving Robbie Williams, the two Group A teams got the football underway at a frenetic pace. The watching world did not have to wait long for the opening
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Uganda’s public debt has hit USD10.53 billion (Shs40.4 trillion) as at March 2018. External debt comprise USD7.18 billion (Shs27.58 trillion), while domestic debt stands at USD3.35 billion (Shs12.8 trillion). This was revealed by the country's finance minister, Matia Kasaija on Thursday while presenting the Shs32.7 trillion 2018/19 budget at Kampala
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The Africa Government Group led by Uganda has threatened to pull out of discussions of the International Labour Organization (ILO’s) Standard-Setting Committee on Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work Convention if Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersexes (LGBTIs) are given special attention. The 54 African member states
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Police in Kisoro district have blocked a rally organised in support of arrested former Inspector General of Police, General Kale Kayihura. Earlier, police deployed heavily in Kisoro town following news of a planned demonstration by locals and political leaders against the arrest of Kayihura. Kayihura is a son of the
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