Year: 2022

Pressure grows in India to condemn old friend Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Alasdair Pal and Sanjeev Miglani © Reuters/ANUSHREE FADNAVIS FILE PHOTO: Protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in New Delhi NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s opposition on Wednesday stepped up pressure on the government to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a day after an Indian student died during shelling in the eastern city of Kharkiv. […]

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Abramovich Said to Sell London Homes, Approach Buyer for Chelsea

International News / Ronald Kabuubi

(Bloomberg) — Roman Abramovich is selling his London properties, according to British MP Chris Bryant, and a Swiss billionaire said he’s been approached about buying Chelsea Football Club. © Photographer: IAN KINGTON/AFP Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich“He’s terrified of being sanctioned, which is why he’s already going to sell his home tomorrow and sell another flat

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ICC to start ‘active’ probe into war crimes in Ukraine

Africa, Business, East Africa, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine “will immediately proceed” after his office received the backing of 39 countries. The countries include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and several Latin American countries. © Sergey BOBOK Russian forces have

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Russian troops take control of key Ukrainian city

Africa, East Africa, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

|Russian forces have seized control of a key port city in southern Ukraine, the city’s mayor says. Kherson is the first major city to be taken by Russia, after heavy fighting, since it invaded a week ago.© Reuters Russian tanks and military vehicles were seen on the streets of KhersonIts mayor, Igor Kolykhaev, said Russian

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Paul Sande Emolot assumes as interim Emorimor

Entertainment / Ronald Kabuubi

Paul Sande Emolot was Wednesday (March 2) installed as the interim Emorimor, 11 days after the burial of Teso cultural leader Augustine Osuban Lemukol. Paul Sande Emolot, Interim Teso Emorimor/Courtesy Photo. The cultural speaker, John Francis Okuma, called for a council sitting, where Emolot (the chairperson) would be installed as Papa Osuban’s successor on interim basis

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Mulago Hospital ED Dr. Byaruhanga Baterana in hot soup

Breaking News / Ronald Kabuubi

‘How UGX 28.8Bn Disappeared In Thin Air At Mulago Hospital’-State House Anti-Corruption Unit Exposes ‘Rotten Eggs’ After Arresting ED Dr. Byaruhanga Baterana. Mulago Hospital ED Dr. Byaruhanga Baterana By Uganda Online Media Kampala: The State House ant corruption (Health Monitoring Unit ) has spoken on the ongoing investigations into Mulago National Referral Hospital officials, led by Executive

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Archbishop Kazimba dragged to court ahead of consecration of Kumi Diocese Bishop

International News / Ronald Kabuubi

COURT By Uganda Radio Network Published on March 2, 2022 The Most Rev. Samuel Steven Kazimba Mugalu, Archbishop of Church of Uganda/Courtesy Photo. The applicants are Nekemiah Akongel, Rev. James Opedun and Joseph Etoori. Through their lawyers of Mwebesa & Co. Advocates, the group has sued The Most Rev. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella”s son dies

Entertainment / Ronald Kabuubi

New Delhi, Mar 1 (PTI) Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced that its Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella’s son Zain Nadella, who was born with cerebral palsy, has died. He was 26. “Very sadly Satya’s son Zain Nadella has passed away. The Nadellas are taking time to grieve privately as a family,” a Microsoft spokesperson

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Visa and Mastercard block Russian banks from their networks after sanctions

Africa, Business, East Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Payments and credit card giants Visa and Mastercard have blocked financial institutions from their networks in response to government sanctions on Russian entities. The U.S. placed a number of Russian individuals and financial institutions on a sanctions list last week, after Moscow launched an invasion of Ukraine. Visa and Mastercard both pledged $2 million toward

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‘I’m afraid Russia will invade us next’: alarm among Ukraine’s neighbours

Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics, Travel / Ronald Kabuubi

Rachel Obordo and Caroline Bannock 21 hrs ago As fighting continues in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion, people have been fleeing to neighbouring countries. © REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo A person from Ukraine hugs a child outside a refugee shelter, after fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Beregsurany, Hungary March 1, 2022.The Guardian spoke to people living in countries near

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