August 10, 2023

Candidate in Ecuador’s presidential election Fernando Villavicencio shot dead

A candidate in Ecuador’s forthcoming presidential election who has campaigned against corruption and gangs has been shot dead at a campaign rally. Fernando Villavicencio, a member of the country’s national assembly, was attacked as he left the event in the capital, Quito, on Wednesday. He is one of the few candidates to allege links between […]

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Who is General Tchiani, the leader of the Niger coup?

Once involved in peacekeeping efforts in war-hit countries, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has now triggered a major crisis in West Africa by staging a coup in Niger. Low-profile and hitherto little known outside his immediate circle, he was the commander of Niger’s presidential guard until he emerged from the shadows to overthrow the man he was

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Joy as Mbarara Referral Hospital ED returns to work after over two months on sick leave

Staff and management of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital have welcomed the return to the office of the Executive Director, Dr Celestine Barigye, after some time away on sick leave. On Friday at exactly 10:30 am, in the company of his wife, Dr Barigye, clad in his clinical coat resurfaced, leaving his staff and other administrators

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Prudence Byarugaba appointed Chief Risk Officer at Standard Chartered Bank

Seasoned banker, Prudence Byarugaba has been appointed Chief Risk Officer and Head of Operational Risk at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda. The bank made the announcement on Tuesday. ”We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prudence Byarugaba as our Country’s Chief Risk Officer and Country Head of Operational Risk at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited.”

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