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May302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Insecurity: UN Extends South Sudan Arms Trade Embargo To 2021 Over Crimes Against Humanity

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By Elite Reporter As a result of the heinous crimes against humanity being perpetrated against civilians by armed militia in South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday adopted a resolution to extending until May next year an arms embargo on South Sudan and a travel ban and financial sanctions for targeted individuals. The United States-drafted document received 12 votes in favour, with Russia, China and South Africa abstaining from the voting. The council additionally scheduled a midterm review of the measures to take place by December 15 and expressed its "readiness to consider adjusting measures ... including through modifying, suspending, lifting or strengthening." The 15-member body was also asked to provide a report by the end of October on the rol...

May292020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

English, Italian Football Returns In June With NewTough Measures To Combat Spread of Coronavirus

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By Elite Reporter Football have all reasons to smile because their favourite game is set to return on the big screens. The English Premier League is to begin on June 17, officials say, while Italy's Serie A is likely to resume on June 20, after a near-three month suspension over Coronavirus fears. Aston Villa Vs Sheffield United and Manchester City Vs Arsenal are scheduled to be the first two games when the Premier League resumes next month, with a full round of matches taking place for the first time since the restart on June 19-21. 1. Provisional restart date of June 17 agreed, subject to safety requirements Aston Villa Vs Sheff Utd, Man City Vs Arsenal scheduled for June 17. 2. Full match round to start June 19. 3. All games behind closed doors. 4. Venues still to...

May182020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

21 New COVID-19 Cases Registered Ahead Of Museveni’s National Address

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The Ministry of Health has announced 21 new cases of Coronavirus infections among truck drivers, thereby bringing the number of confirmed cases in Uganda to 248. The Ministry tweeted on Monday morning thus; “21 new cases confirmed from 1,071 samples from various Points of Entry. All cases are Ugandan nationals from Elegu, Mutukula and Malaba points. All 253 community samples are negative for COVID-19. The COVID-19 confirmed cases are now 248.” However, the development comes at a time when President Yoweri Museveni is set to address the nation about Coronavirus and update the country about the COVID-19 Lockdown. President Museveni’s televised address, which will be his 14th public communication about COVID-19 ever since it broke out in Uganda in Marc...

Apr192020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

‘Do Not Return COVID-19 Bodies To Uganda’-President Museveni

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By Elite Reporter President Yoweri Museveni has directed that all Coronavirus (COVID-19) death cases are supposed to be buried where they die from and that all bodies of Ugandans who died abroad shall not be repatriated to Uganda. Museveni revealed this during his eleventh national address about Coronavirus, during his which he congratulated Ugandans upon fighting the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading. "When we studied this disease, we thought it was easy to prevent. That is why anyone who has flu or cough should not be near any person," Museveni said. He noted that; " The issue is with dead bodies, when someone dies of COVID-19, don't try to bring the body back. The body with tissues could bring problems. Fortunately we have not had deaths but if we were to have, its the Mi...