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The first batch of over 3000 Ugandans who were evacuated from Juba,[5] in South Sudan on Thursday following outbreak of war that broke out last week have successfully crossed into Uganda at Nimule border on Friday afternoon.[9] Check Also: I Dont Want Any More Bloodshed In South Sudan, Says Salva Kiir Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson,[1] Paddy Ankunda confirmed the first ...

Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizito Lwanga yesterday announced the suspension of controversial priest Jacinto Kibuuka, withdrawing all his priestly duties,[9] including celebrating the sacraments, preaching the word of God and pastoral care of the faithful.[6] Check Also: Pope Criticises West For Trying To Export Own Brand of Democracy to Africa This means that Fr Kibuuka, whose Mamre Prayer Centre – Uganda ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands –  [6]The International Criminal Court ( ICC ) has reported Uganda and Djibouti to the United Nations Security Council for failing to arrest indicted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir when he was in those African nations in May.[9] Check also: ICC Drops Charges Against Kenyan Deputy President The move Tuesday is the latest in a string of such ...

This photo of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, chatting on the phone while sitting on a chair on the side of a village road,[9] has raised questions – such as whether the cowboy hat-wearing leader was pulling off a cheap publicity stunt or was dealing with urgent matters of national importance.[5] Check also: Uganda: 30 People Held Over Coup Plot Against ...

Currently, the agricultural sector in Uganda employs over 78% of Uganda’s population, accounts for 53% of the national export revenue and contributes 24% of GDP.[9] It has great potential to address youth unemployment currently at 83%. “We believe that agriculture can do much better if more youth are attracted given their natural vibrancy and creativity” says Khamutima Tumwebaze, the Executive ...