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(Reuters) -The Russian military will hold fire and open humanitarian corridors in several Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv at 1000 Moscow time (0700 GMT) on Monday, Russia’s defence ministry said. © Reuters People are seen amidst the debris of a house destroyed by shelling during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the village of Marhalivka in the Kyiv region, Ukraine March 6, 2022. REUTERS/Oleg PereverzevThe corridors, which will also be opened from the cities of Kharkiv, Mariupol and Sumy, are being set up at the personal request of French President Emmanuel Macron and in view of the current situation in those cities, it…

Prime Minister Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja has met the World Bank Country Manager Mukami Karuiki to discuss developmental interventions. The meeting that was held at office of the Prime Minister in Kampala today forcused on addressing delays in World Bank funded projects that has affected the image of government most especially in the area of  Road Construction. The meeting was attended among others by the Second Deputy Prime Minister Rtd Gen Moses Ali, State Minister for Luweero Rwenzori Alice Kaboyo, Minister of State for Nothern Uganda Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny  and the NPA Chairperson Prof. Pamela Mbabazi among others.

Government  of Uganda will work with stakeholders like the Engineers Registration Board to review the Engineers Registration Act-1969 and other related  bills and policies  such as the National Construction Industry Policy. The Vice President was speaking today, at the World Engineering day, a day observed to commemorate the work done by engineers   and to encourage them for improvement and innovation. The day,  marked under the theme “Build Back Wiser – Engineering the future”  was graced by several Engineers from.Uganda and beyond, including a number of women Engineers whose attendance coincided with celebration of the Women’s month. The theme draws on…

Dear Fellow South African, In a world where far too many disputes between and within countries are settled through the barrel of a gun, the view that differences are best resolved through negotiation, dialogue and compromise may seem out of touch, and even fanciful. And yet, as a country that attained democracy through a negotiated settlement, we remain steadfast in our conviction that achieving world peace through negotiation, and not force of arms, is indeed attainable. This is a principle on which we have been consistent since the advent of our democracy, and which remains an important part of our…

 President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks on Sunday at Muthaiga Golf Club course in Nairobi City County when he presided over the closing ceremony of the 53rd edition of the Magical Kenya Open golf tournament.  NAIROBI, 6th March 2022 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended the golfing fraternity in the country for developing golf and ensuring Kenyans from all walks of life embrace the game.  President Uhuru Kenyatta follows golfing action in the final stages of this year’s Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament at the Muthaiga Golf Club. President Uhuru Kenyatta moments at the closing ceremony of this year’s Magical Kenya…

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei sets new World Leading record (26.49) as he effortlessly wins 10km race in France. Kenya’s Samuel Habtom who came a distant second on 27 minutes and 51 seconds while Uganda’s other athelete Abel Sikowo came third, posting 27.58 minutes https://observer.ug/news/headlines/72936-cheptegei-sets-world-leading-record-in-10km-victory-in-cannes… Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei at ther finish line.Courtesy Photo Joshua Cheptegei 🇺🇬🇺🇬 🥇🥇@joshuacheptege1 · Happy to start my season with a 10k world leading time of 26:49 (6th fastest of all time) it gives me joy and hope leading to @WCHoregon22 I thank God almighty for the grace to run strong again after a long time. I am…

World leaders must mount a renewed effort to ensure Russia’s “horrific” invasion of Ukraine fails, Boris Johnson has said. © ReutersWriting in the New York Times, the prime minister said “it is not future historians but the people of Ukraine who will be our judge”. Mr Johnson set out a six-point plan, including rapidly strengthening defences in Nato countries. But Labour criticised the PM for not acting more quickly over sanctions. Ahead of a series of meetings with international leaders, the prime minister said: “Putin must fail and must be seen to fail in this act of aggression. “It is…

Ukrainians fleeing the scenes of destruction and carnage in Ukraine are already being interviewed by investigators in anticipation of a future war crimes trial of Vladimir Putin, along with his top officials and generals. With well over a million refugees crossing the border, there is an abundance of eyewitness testimony, while the flow of video footage through social media has provided an unprecedented amount of evidence which is being subjected to forensic analysis. However, the sheer quantity of evidence is not necessarily a guarantee of a successful trial, and experienced war crimes investigators warn there is a long war to…

By Pavel Polityuk and Aleksandar Vasovic © Reuters/ZORANA JEVTIC People take part in an anti-war protest, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in BelgradeLVIV/KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Persistent fighting blocked efforts to evacuate 200,000 people from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol for a second day in a row on Sunday as Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to press ahead with his offensive, which he said was going to plan, unless Kyiv surrendered.© Reuters/HENRY NICHOLLS Protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in LondonMost people trapped in the port city are sleeping underground to escape more than six days of near-constant shelling by encircling Russian…

Boris Johnson will shrug off criticism of the UK offer to refugees from Ukraine by calling for an “international humanitarian coalition” to step up help for the country. A six-point “plan of action” must also include delivering more weapons, fresh economic pressure on Vladimir Putin’s regime and wider strengthening of the west’s security, the prime minister will say. © Reuters FILE – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a PMQs session at the House of Commons, in London, Britain March 2, 2022. Courtesy UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERSIn meetings with other world leaders, Mr Johnson will also warn against the…