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Breaking Barriers and Fighting Injustice: The Remarkable Journey of Helen Zia A Trailblazer for Asian-American Rights Helen Zia, a pioneer in the fight for Asian-American rights, overcame numerous obstacles in her quest for justice and equality. Her journey began with a fierce battle with her father to pursue a university education, ultimately resulting in her…

The Battle Between Science and Disinformation on Twitter Meet Team Ninja Trollhunters For years, a band of science-loving “troll hunters” hounded climate change deniers off Twitter, in an effort to combat the spread of misinformation. This group, known as Team Ninja Trollhunters (TNT), consisted of around 25 scientists and activists who were dedicated to calling…

In celebration of Jumia’s 11-year anniversary in Uganda, dfcu Bank has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2023 Jumia Anniversary Sale A Win-Win Partnership As Jumia marks its 11th year in Uganda, the e-commerce giant has teamed up with dfcu Bank to bring customers an exciting month-long anniversary sale. From June 5th to…

Rubanda District Passes UGX 36.8 Billion Budget for FY 2023-2024 The Rubanda District Council The Rubanda District Council yesterday passed the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2023-2024 amounting to 36.8 billion. The Budget figures were read out by the District LC.5 Chairperson Ampèire Stephen Kasyaba at the District Conference Hall, during the District Council…

Grief as two pilgrims are knocked dead along Kampala-Masaka Highway The Tragic Incident At least two pilgrims have been knocked dead along Kampala-Masaka Highway. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Thursday 1st June, 2023 as the two pilgrims headed to Namugongo for Martyrs Day Celebrations slated for 3rd June. According to Kampala…

Canada Leading the Way in Anti-Smoking Campaign Playful Warnings on Cigarettes Canada is taking a bold step in the fight against smoking with a new initiative that will see warnings about the dangers of smoking directly printed on cigarettes themselves. Smokers will no longer be able to ignore the stark truth about the harm they…

Turkey’s Re-Election of President Erdogan and the Rise of Right-Wing Populism A Warning for Countries Facing Similar Challenges This week, Turkey re-elected its authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, sending a clear message that the rise of right-wing populism is a force to be reckoned with. This development holds important lessons for other countries grappling with…

South Africa’s Potential Dilemma with ICC Arrest Warrant for Putin By Carien du Plessis JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) South Africa is currently facing a challenging decision regarding an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The warrant, issued in March by the court, accuses Putin of the war crime of forcibly deporting children…