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The devastating wildfire that has been raging in Maui Island has tragically claimed the lives of 53 individuals, according to the latest reports. In response to the severity of the situation, President Biden has declared the wildfire a major disaster, acknowledging the urgent need for federal assistance. The wildfire quickly spread across vast areas, engulfing homes, forests, and other structures ...

The president, Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to meet private broadcasters today under their umbrella body the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). This follows his directive that ring-fenced public advertising cash to state-owned media outlets. Members of Parliament yesterday learned that the state-owned Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) owns 11 out of over 300 radio stations in Uganda. To protest the ‘discriminatory ...

The President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has responded to the World Bank after it cut off all financial assistance that was scheduled to flow into the country.  The World Bank revealed that the ‘draconian LGBTQ law‘ signed by the Ugandan government was the cause.   It should be noted that the government of Uganda a few months ago ...

In a recent incident that has shocked the nation, the case of an Indonesian maid subjected to brutal torture has shed light on the glaring lack of legal protections for domestic workers. This distressing incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to safeguard the rights and well-being of domestic workers in Indonesia. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was ...

The Police in Kampala Metropolitan South and Kajjansi Police Station have arrested a former security guard over the theft of a gun. The man, identified as Okello Ben, a former private security guard stole an SAR gun from two colleagues. He then used it to terrorize residents in the area. The alleged incident occurred last month on July 28, at ...