President Ruto Opens First Kenya Embassy in French West Africa

By APN& Agencies The Kenyan Government is enhancing its diplomatic ties with the African States to unlock trade and investment opportunities for Kenyans. President William Ruto has said the Government…

 WHO condemns the abduction of a colleague in Mali

By APN &Agencies World Health Organization (WHO) deplores the abduction of Dr. Mahamadou Diawara, who was taken by unidentified assailants from his car on 23 January 2023 in the town…

Uganda to focus on funding for food security

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has tasked the sector ministry to focus its budget priorities on food security. The committee Chairperson, Hon. Janet…

Number of detained persons inflated, says army

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com The Joint Chief of Staff of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has said the number of detained persons circulated by activists…

National Social Security Fund (NSSF) savings are secure – Musasizi

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com The State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has affirmed that savings in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) are safe. Musasizi made this…

Pastor Joseph Twahirwa arrested on rape charges

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com Police in Kampala have arrested Pastor Joseph Twahirwa of the ministries international in Bugolobi on allegations of rape and theft. On 5th January 2023, a complaint…

Two arrested in Kisoro over torture

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com Two uncles have been arrested by the Territorial Police in Kigezi Region and Kisoro district on suspicion of aggressive physical punishment and torture of their two…

DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

By BBC The Democratic Republic of Congo government has blamed Islamic State group-affiliated rebels for a bomb attack at a Pentecostal church in Kasindi, in the east of the country.…

Gareth Bale: Wales captain retires from football aged 33

By BBC Wales captain Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 after a glittering career. The nation’s most-capped male player and record men’s goalscorer…

One drowns in Lake Bunyonyi.

By Sophan Niwamanya apearlnews.com One person has died after drowning in Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district. The deceased has been identified as Beleive Orikiriza, a resident of Kagasha Village, Butenga…