Uganda: Para Swimmer Kukundakwe’s Beams With Confidence

Uganda: Para Swimmer Kukundakwe’s Beams With Confidence

[ad_1] Ugandan paralympic swimmer Husna Kukundakwe is beaming with high optimism ahead of the women's 100m breaststroke swimming today at 12pm Friday, August 30. The country's lone representative in swimming will open her Paris 2024 account at the Paris La Defence Arena. Kukundakwe starts in lane one, heat 2. The eight fastest swimmers from the heats qualify for the next stage. Kokundakwe, during her warm-up on Thursday, seemed unfazed by […]

August 30, 2024

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Uganda: Emong Chases History in Paris Paralympic Games

[ad_1] The Paris Paralympic Games are underway in the French capital with Uganda among the 200 countries taking part. As many as 4,400 athletes will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in Paris including at the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais. For the first time, the Paralympic opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium. Athletes paraded through the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees […]

August 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: UN Releases U.S.$100 Million to Ramp Up Responses to 10 Underfunded Humanitarian Crises

[ad_1] As the global funding outlook remains grim, the United Nations today released US$100 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to address critical underfunding of humanitarian emergencies across 10 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. "In far too many humanitarian emergencies, a lack of funding prevents aid agencies from reaching people who need life-saving assistance, and that is heart-wrenching," said Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: I&M Bank Boosts Jose Chameleone’s ‘Legend in Gold’ Concert

[ad_1] Ugandan music legend Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone, is set to celebrate 25 years in music with a concert dubbed 'Legend in Gold,' slated for this Saturday, August 31, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. To this, I&M Bank Uganda, who celebrated their golden jubilee at the same venue in June have been announced as the official bank partners for the concert. "I& M Bank is honored to be a […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: NIRA Preaches Birth Registration Gospel At National Music Competition in Mbale

[ad_1] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) used the national primary schools music, dance and drama festival in Mbale to preach the gospel of birth registration to both parents and children. During the festival that climaxed on Thursday, NIRA with support from UNICEF Uganda for the third consecutive year used the platform to urge stakeholders to embrace birth registration to acquire National Identification Numbers(NINs). During the competition, pupils used […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Alleged Defamation – Dammy Krane Released From Detention After Online Spat With Davido

[ad_1] "I know there are a lot of words that ought not to be said. I want to apologise for this Tagbo death allegation." Controversial Nigerian singer Dammy Krane, aka Johnson Oyindamola, has been released from police custody nearly a week after his detention at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja. The arrest stemmed from allegations of defamation against his colleague, Davido. The controversy ignited on […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Nel Ngabo’s U.S. Music Tour Pushed to 2025

[ad_1] Nel Ngabo's US tour, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 2025, his management has confirmed. Kina Music CEO Clement Ishimwe told The New Times that the tour was postponed after taking into consideration many aspects, including the fact that it coincided with his performances at the recent RPF rallies. ALSO READ: Nel Ngabo to perform live in Canada on Saturday Nel Ngabo was […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Dhuterere Absence Not Felt As Thousands Attend

[ad_1] LEICESTER'S Abbey Park was the place to be for thousands of music fans from across the United Kingdom over the bank holiday weekend. Sponsored by Diaspora Insurance, the second edition of the Africa Music Festival featured top continental acts, among them Congolese Rhumba giant Koffi Olomide, South African sensation Makhadzi, Zimbabwe's Alick Macheso and Tocky Vibes as well as the likes of Spyro, Chef 187, and Nkosazana Daughter. Mambo […]

August 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: WHO Urges Rapid Access to Mpox Diagnostic Tests, Invites Manufacturers to Emergency Review

[ad_1] WHO has asked manufacturers of mpox in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to submit an expression of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). WHO has been in ongoing discussions with manufacturers about the need for effective diagnostics, particularly in low-income settings. The request for EUL expressions of interest by manufacturers is the latest development in these discussions. Testing is key for people to get treatment and care as early as possible […]

August 30, 2024

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