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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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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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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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Bombardment of Ukraine’s cities intensifies as Russia counters resistance with air strikes

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

Ukraine’s besieged cities have come under more heavy bombardment after Russian commanders facing fierce resistance intensified their shelling of urban areas. © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Serhii Nuzhnenko/APAs US president Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that he would “pay a price” for his aggression, the Russia leader’s forces have shown no sign of stopping an

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MTN Group underlines its role as a driver of Africa’s progress through brand evolution

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

28 February, 2022 MTN Group today unveiled its evolved visual identity, articulating the context behind the logo many have seen since 16 February 2022. It is just the second brand overhaul since the Group was founded in 1994. Back in 2004, the changes made to the brand resulted in MTN taking ownership of the colour

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Vaccination shouldn’t be mandatory- Law Society

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

Kateera (C) from the Law makes his case before the committee As Parliament processes the Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Uganda Law Society (ULS) wants the proposal for mandatory Covid-19 vaccination should be dropped and allow the public to consent to it. They propose that the bill should consider circumstances under which an individual may

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‘What is the fate of Ugandans in Ukraine?’

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

Ssekikubo says gov’t needs to act fast on the plight of Ugandans in Ukraine Members of Parliament have asked for a position statement from the Government on the plight of Ugandans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lwemiyaga County representative, Hon Theodore Ssekikubo and Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Muwada Nkunyingi said several Ugandans

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