UNESCO commends Mundari festival for promoting unity

UNESCO commends Mundari festival for promoting unity

UNESCO has commended the annual Mundari Cultural Festival for preserving culture and promoting unity. Country Director Julius Banda expressed the sentiments as thousands gathered in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, on Saturday to celebrate the annual event mainly dedicated to promoting

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At least 40 children killed in Sudan over three days: UNICEF

At least 40 children killed in Sudan over three days: UNICEF

Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been locked in a fierce power struggle since April 2023 [Getty] At least 40 children were killed by bombings over three days in several parts of Sudan, a UNICEF official said Wednesday, calling it a "stark" example of

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Our epistle to UN Rapporteur Ms. Khan; lessons from Rwanda

Our epistle to UN Rapporteur Ms. Khan; lessons from Rwanda

NOT so long ago, the Zambian government invited Irene Khan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, to undertake a fact-finding mission to our nation on the alleged human rights violations. Ms. Khan was in the country for 10 days. During her sojourn, the UN

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Wajackoyah: Ruto must end his silence on abductions

Wajackoyah: Ruto must end his silence on abductions

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has criticised the government over its handling of abductions, calling on President William Ruto to address the issue publicly. Speaking during an interview on KTN, Wajackoyah questioned the silence from the presidency, noting that abductions continue to

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Kiira Motors seeks Shs 524bn to finance 5-year plan

Kiira Motors seeks Shs 524bn to finance 5-year plan

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), Uganda's budding indigenous mobility enterprise has presented a Shs 524 billion proposed business investment budget for the FY 2024/25 to the parliament's presidential affairs committee.  “We are counting on guidance and support from the

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