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Fillipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is holding sponsorship negotiations with sports apparel companies after US giant Nike dropped him over his controversial comments on same-sex couples, his business manager said on Tuesday. Check also: Nike has dropped Pacquiao over gay comments Nike cut ties with the eight-time world champion last week after he described gay couples as “worse than animals”. ...

Yoweri Museveni triumphed in Uganda’s presidential elections on Thursday, prompting a range of reactions from the international community. Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, won 60.8 percent of the vote, ahead of main rival Kizza Besigye on 35.4 percent in a highly contentious election. The day was marred by a social media blackout and seven-hour delays in ballots ...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday celebrated extending his three decades in power with a walk with his beloved cows, dismissing opposition claims of poll rigging and criticism by the international community. Check also: Ugandan presidential election of 2016 is not yet over, “says Kiiza Besigye” Uganda’s veteran leader was declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with 60 ...

The Ugandan government decided to block access to social media on both computers and mobile phones ahead of election day, all popular social media platforms such as facebook, twitter and whatsapp were shut down on Wednesday at mid-night. Check also: Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni takes part in presidential debate Amnesty International deputy regional director, Sarah Jackson said the shut down ...

Many of you may ask yourselves how much the president of the United states gets paid, infact its not much as you may think, the different is not so big from the America’s top earners like the Anesthesiologist who is reportedly earning approximately $246,320 annually. Check also: A woman to replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 American bill The president ...