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Zimbabwean election poses a serious test to UN’s relevance

By Rolex Akena-Ogwal
Friday, June 13, 2008

 

PLEASE help me insert my concerns on the negligence of the United Nations and United States Government in handling the current political crisis in Zimbabwe. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lango leaders should put people first

A reaction to Hon Betty Amongi’s article entitled “Egwea missed several facts”

By Joe Wacha

I wish to render my contribution to the debate prompted by Mr Egwea’s article: “Lango Needs a Mao”.

Personally, I believe that the article, literally or figuratively, has a point that is so relevant to our region and its people as well as our collective future. It is not strange to suggest that the level of intervention in terms of development initiatives in Lango calls for a concerted, deliberate and selfless approach if much is to change positively. Read the rest of this entry »

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Col Gaddafi got it wrong

By Robert Egwea
During his recent four-day visit to Uganda Libyan Leader Col Maummar Gaddafi made two statements that have caused some concerns among Ugandans at home and abroad. Firstly Gaddafi urged President Museveni to remain in power till death. Secondly he said the Holly Bible is fake and added that Christianity is not a faith for people in Africa. These statements were insensitive to Ugandans. Read the rest of this entry »

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