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Oil transit fees to remain US$20 per barrel, says Sudan

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OIL DEAL ON: Sudan President Omar Bashir and his South Sudan counterpart Salva Kiir during Bashir the former's visit to Juba. Photo credit/sudantribune.com

Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to extend oil financial arrangements after days of tough negotiations, with the oil transit fees remaining $20 per barrel.

Media sources said the new agreement is extended for three years and could be renewed for another three years depending on the two nations’ interests.

“This agreement was set for three years. We have agreed to extend it for another three years,” Sudanese Petroleum and Gas Minister Mohamed Zayed Awad said.

Khartoum rejected Juba’s proposal Monday over the language of the deal and demanded South Sudan’s delegation to work out some parts of the language.

South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth told reporters that his country is pleased with the deal and vowed Juba is determined to fully implement the deal.

Sudan and South Sudan initially signed the oil pact in September 2012. The agreement stipulates that Juba pays $3 billion dollars to Khartoum for three years. In return, Sudan would keep the $20 oil transit fees per a barrel the same for three years.

 

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SPLA chief hospitalized in Nairobi

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EXILED: Former SPLA Commander Gen. Paul Malong

The chief of Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), is in a hospital in Kenya after he collapsed, dispelling rumours that he had died.

General Paul Malong Awan was rushed to a military presidential medical unit after he was found lying unconscious in his room.

It was not immediately clear what exactly happened to the army chief of general staff.

No official statement has been released from his office or from the general command explaining the circumstances under which he lost control of his senses. Several family members said that Gen. Awan, who collapsed on Sunday, had been treated for malaria and there was no need for concern.

In another attempt to diffuse tension and anxiety, Gen. Awan reportedly spoke to his family members on phone from Nairobi, assuring them he was in good health.

“My father spoke today. He told us that he is okay and that there is nothing to worry about him. This is quiet assuring and this is what I can tell you about the current status of my father”, one of General Awan’s sons said.

He quoted him as saying to his family members: “I am feeling much better and have been told I have high levels of fatigue and should take some rest.”

“I want to reassure everyone about my state of health after this incident committed by error,” Awan said from his bed. “Thanks to God, I am doing well.”

Rumours that he was ill had circulated widely before he fell sick, but were always denied by the government. A presidential source said doctors at the military hospital had conducted comprehensive medical checks and said Awan’s results were good.

 

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Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo returns with Christmas lunch buffet

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Badru Kasadah
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Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, a five star hotel located about 12 kilometer away from the city centre will yet again host its esteemed customers at a spectacular Christmas lunch buffet at the hotel’s Olympic Poolside area on Christmas day, December 25.

The hotel has been treating its customers to this lunch buffet every Christmas day since 2002.

“Customers of both Speke Resort & Conference Centre and Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort will be served lunch starting at midday at the Olympic Poolside area.”

The lunch meal will cost Shs140, 000 for adults and Shs75, 000 for children under the age of 14years. A hotel manager said early booking is encouraged for proper preparation.

Greg Petzer, General Manager of Speke Resort Munyonyo, in an interview stated that the hotel is offering a wide range of activities for the leisure market, probably unlike any other resort and / or hotel, ‘thereby offering our valued guests several options within easy access.

“Our Grand Christmas Lunch by the Olympic size pool on Christmas Day is by far the best value for money, as a resident, our guests get to enjoy our facilities and services as part of their package which equates into great value for money,” Mr. Petzer explained.

When asked to describe the experience at previous Christmas Lunch Buffet events at Speke Resort, Petzer enlightened that guests have ‘appreciated our all-inclusive packages which includes, accommodation, meals, boating, horseback ride etc and more importantly the Christmas Lunch by the poolside on Christmas day.’

 

On top of the now famous and sumptuous Christmas lunch buffet, Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and Speke Resort and Conference Centre are also offering accommodation Special Festive Rates to families, groups and individuals in Uganda and East African region willing to make their festive season memorable. The ongoing offer runs until January next year.

Between December16-23 and December 26 to January 8, 2017, customers will only pay US $139 for single deluxe room, US $188 for a double deluxe room US $219 for one bedroom suite US $349 for a two bedroom suite US $250 for executive room US $436 for executive suite while the presidential cottage comes at a cost of US $684 per night.

This offer comes with full board accommodation that includes: bed, breakfast and dinner, 30 minutes boat ride on Lake Victoria, 10 minutes pony ride for kids and use of the swimming pool. Speke Resort offer customers a choice of luxury accommodation to suit individuals, couples, families or groups on long or short stays, in cottages, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments or studio rooms.

 

 

 

 

 

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Ugandans warned as Africa has highest rate of high blood pressure

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Our Reporter and Agencies
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Increase in high bllod pressure in Africa is blamed on unhealthy lifestyle including smoking.

Ugandans have been warned against unhealthy lifestyles as Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure in the world, affecting about 46 per cent of adults, a World Health Organization (WHO) study has found.

It blamed increasing urbanisation and unhealthy lifestyles for the rise in cases.

The global average for the number of people suffering from the condition was about 40 per cent, the WHO said.

High blood pressure was often detected too late and was a silent killer, it added.

If lifestyles do not change, more people in Africa could die from chronic illnesses, including diabetes and cancer, than infectious disease by 2030, the WHO said.

The report’s author, Abdikamal Alisalad, said the level of unhealthy habits in many African nations had come as a shock.

“We were surprised because we thought we would not see this kind of situation currently. We were expecting it maybe 30 or 40 years from now,” he told AFP news agency.

He attributed the rise in non-communicable diseases to changes in developing societies.

“People are moving from the rural areas, going to urban, metropolitan areas. The middle-income group is growing, life expectancy is also growing.”

Of the 34 African countries surveyed, Ghana, Nigeria, Seychelles, Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe had the highest prevalence rate of high blood pressure.

Treating non-communicable diseases is costly, so it is in the economic interest of every country to support prevention campaigns, says BBC Africa health reporter Anne Soy.

Experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, quitting smoking, drinking in moderation, reducing salt intake and exercising often.

 

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Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh lambasts Ecowas mediators

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BBC
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IN EQUATORIAL GUINEA? Gambian President Yahaya Jammeh seems to be pondering on what step next after he rejected presidential poll results.

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has hit out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated.

The West African regional bloc Ecowas had called on him to honour his initial pledge to accept electoral defeat.

Mr Jammeh, who subsequently said the 1 December poll was flawed, added that he would defend his country if need be.

Ecowas had said military intervention might be a possibility if diplomatic efforts failed.

Mr Jammeh has launched a court action to annul the vote after the electoral commission changed some results – though it insists the outcome has not been affected and that Adama Barrow won by 4% of the vote.

In a 45-minute speech at the African Bar Association on Tuesday night, Mr Jammeh defended his position.

“I will not be intimidated by any power in this world. I want to make sure justice is done.

“I’m a man of peace, but I cannot also be a coward. I am a man of peace but that does not also mean that I will not defend myself and defend my country and defend my country courageously, patriotically and win.”

A spokesman for the opposition coalition that backed Mr Barrow has said Mr Jammeh will not face prosecution after leaving office.

“President-elect Barrow says he is going to treat outgoing President Yahya Jammeh like a former head of state and would consult him for advice,” Halifa Sallah told the AFP news agency.

His security forces have seized control of the election commission’s headquarters in the capital, Banjul.

Human rights groups have accused President Jammeh of committing serious abuses against opponents during his 22-year rule.

The Gambia has not had a smooth transfer of power since independence from Britain in 1965.

According to the electoral commission’s final count:

Mr Barrow won 222,708 votes (43.3%)

President Jammeh took 208,487 (39.6%)

A third-party candidate, Mama Kandeh, won 89,768 (17.1%)

Results were revised by the electoral commission on 5 December, when it emerged that the ballots for one area had been added incorrectly.

 

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Bukedde TV presenter, Fifi Da Queen goes bare knuckles with colleague

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Badru Kasadah
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Fifi Da Queen.

There is a bitter exchange ongoing between Bukedde TV and Star FM employees.

The verbal exchange, which is between Bukedde TV presenter, Fifi Da Queen and Omulongo Babirye of Star FM was sparked off by one of the former’s show.

Omulongo accuses Fifi of using her show to attack her.

“To the self-proclaimed, urban excited manya Fifi the queen of Bukedde TV… Saying that Mulongo Babirye is bufumbo bwalema (failed marriage), I doubt your sanity…Do the allegations of men cheating still make news?” she reacted on social media.

She further alleges that Fifi is the dumbest person she has ever met.“Mary Luswata was my best wolokoso factory around town… Reason being she had brains that could do some small editing.  It is idiotic, stupid and barbaric to say a footballer tamanyi kapiira if you are a fellow baller more so playing the same number. Nasoma naawe (I studied with you) at campus and your head was as empty as your faco boosted behind….am surprised that even after two years from school okyaali kasilusilu (you still haven’t learnt a thing)…”

“Fifi you took months to confirm the father of your kid…from Abytex….Bafana…Natty Nathan to mention but a few… At campus you were ready to sleep with anyone who cared to get marks…Mulongo feeds around Azillion people but you cannot even kuliisa nebiyenje ebili ewuwo… (You can’t feed cockroache.”

Omulongo agrees Fifi is doing her job but “you got a retake in editing gezaako.”In response, through the same forum, Fifi wrote, “I am Fifi Da Queen, like it or not my dear, #Kanayokya ani we fear no small minds #tubakubya nduulu. Write about me get likes and comments. It’s all you can do. Me I fear nobody. Nkolera Kampala si mukyaalo (I work from town not from the village).

 

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Jammeh annuls elections, warns against ‘foreign’ intervention

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Francisco Adongo
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FINANCES TO BE PROBED: Former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh

Embattled Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has annulled the just-concluded elections in his country, after rejecting the results which indicated his rival Adama Barrow had won with over 20,000 votes.

The Gambian leader, who has been in power for 22 years, had since lodged a petition with the Supreme Court. However, without waiting for the case to be heard, he has made a quick turnaround, annulling the elections.

Jammeh’s unsurprising decision is contained in a lengthy communication titled: ‘Statement by President Jammeh on IEC error on election results’ issued by the President in his capacity as the Chairman of the ruling party, the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC).

According to Jammeh, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) made several ‘serious’ errors while conducting the December 1 elections among them swapping his votes to benefit the opposition, improper tallying and also denying his agents access to the polling centres.

‘On this note I want to make it very clear that in the same vein I accepted faithfully the results believing that the IEC was independent and honest and reliable, I hereby reject the results in totality. Let me repeat I will not accept the results based on what has happened during that week,’ Mr Jammeh wrote.

He added: ‘This is a serious anomaly which nobody will accept. Certain areas also especially in CRR our APRC Polling agents were refused entry and in some instances humiliated and kicked out of the voting area by the IEC officials from 8 o’clock in the morning until 1pm in the afternoon. This was the time interventions were made and then our agents were allowed’.

Meanwhile, according to Jammeh, the new date for elections is to be announced at an appropriate time when all requisite elections paraphernalia is in place. He also lambasted the IEC, saying it was impartial, and that the electoral body’s actions led to his defeat.

‘This being the case as I said I hereby announce to you Gambians my total rejection of the election results and thereby annulling the elections in its entirety until we go back to the polls because I want to make sure that every Gambian has voted under an independent electoral commission that is independent, neutral and free from foreign influence’ he wrote and warned against foreign intervention.

‘To the other team, we have seen what has been happening these days, but let me make it clear, the intervention of foreign powers in the country would not change anything. We know that plans were made and are being made for foreign troops to come because you have no confidence in the Gambian soldiers, children of the Gambia, employed and selected across the country.

I made one thing clear and I swore to the almighty Allah and the Quran that the Gambia cannot be colonized twice or enslaved twice and i swear this will not happen in a billion years,’ he added.

 

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Over Shs500m property lost in Mutungo bar fire

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Badru Kasadah
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IN FLAMES: The Muggiez Bar and Corporate Zone in Mutungo has caught fire, smouldering to ruins.

Popular hangout joint, Muggiez Bar and Corporate Zone in the city suburb of Mutungo, is on fire.

FRONT: The burnt out front of Muggiez Bar and Corporate Zone

The fire gutted the front side which has four bars and a discotheque, but a three- storey building with accommodation rooms and a spa was, by press time, not affected.

FIRE! Muggiez bar and Corporate Zone

The posh club belongs to a businessman, one Mugisha aka Mugi, and it is believed property worth over Shs500 million has perished in the fire, that was reportedly sparked off by an electric short circuit.

By the time of publishing this story, efforts to extinguish the fire hadn’t born recognisable fruit.

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Brig Kyanda sent on course to India

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Francisco Adongo
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Brig Leopold Kyanda
Brig Leopold Kyanda

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Staff Land Forces (COS/LF) Brigadier Leopold Kyanda has been sent on a one-year course at the National Defence College in India, sources have intimated to the EagleOnline.

Brig. Kyanda’s going for studies comes at a time his name has surfaced in a reported arms deal scandal in which some Polish businessmen claim they lost over Euros 500.000 (about Shs2b) to Ugandan fraudsters posing as military procurement officials.

Since then Captain Ronald Muhoozi, an army officer and aide to General Salim Saleh and, civilian Sam Ssimbwa, have been arrested in connection with the saga, while Brig. Kyanda denied any connection with the reported scam.

A Sandhurst-trained officer, Brig. Kyanda who joined the army in 1985,  has previously served in very sensitive positions in the UPDF, first as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Commander-in-Chief General Yoweri Museveni; then as Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI); a Military Attache to the US and then as Chief of Personnel and Administration (CPA) in the army.

Brig. Kyanda has been replaced as COS/LF by Brig. Geoffrey Katsigazi. He (Kyanda) was appointed COS/LF in May 2013, replacing then Major General Charles Angina, who at the time was made Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (DCDF), a post he still holds.

 

About the National Defence College, India.

Located in New Delhi, it is the highest seat of strategic learning for Indian Defence and Civil Services officers of the rank of Brigadier. According to Wikipedia, the college offers the very prestigious course attended only by a few hand-picked defence officers of Brigadier (one-star General) rank and from friendly foreign countries. Each year, approximately 25 officers from countries like the USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UAE and others attend the course.

The college conducts a 47-week National Security and Strategic Study course each year which commences in the first week of January each year and finishes in the first week of December. The entire course is divided in six subjects spread over two terms. This course also involves extensive travel within and outside the country to visit Indian states and foreign countries where course members meet head of states and important decision makers to understand the political, social and strategic landscape of the state or country.

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Airtel gives out first AFCON air ticket to lucky fan

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Badru Kasadah
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Airtel-Uganda-staff-pose-for-a-group-photo-with-all-the-winners- at the handover ceremony.

Last Friday, Stanley Guloba couldn’t contain his excitement when he was announced the first air ticket winner to Gabon in the Airtel ‘Tulumbe AFCON’ campaign.

Guloba, a resident of Natete, became the first Airtel Uganda customer to win himself the ticket to go and watch Uganda Cranes in Gabon. Airtel Uganda will cater for all expenses for Guloba, who will be traveling with his best friend Frank Nyakairu, because the offer allows you choose one person to travel with.

Airtel-Uganda-Managing-Director-Anwar-Soussa-handing-over-a-dummy-passenger ticket to winner Stanley Guloba.

“Thank you Airtel for this great…  At first when I received a phone call from one of you, I thought he is a conman, not until I called customer care and confirmed that I have won myself an Air Ticket to Gabon go watch Uganda Cranes live. I am actually excited because I am a true winner,” Guloba said.

“This is my first time to enjoy a fully paid trip. I am so excited because I am going to watch Uganda Cranes live, thank you Airtel, thank you so much,” he added.

Nine other lucky customers who hit their targets won themselves smart phones and flat screen television sets.

During the handover, Airtel Uganda Managing Director Anwar Soussa, congratulated the winners and said: “I am so happy for Guloba Stanley because he is our first lucky Air ticket winner and he will be going to Gabon go watch Uganda Cranes. As Airtel Uganda, we are making sure that our customers are given back because the love and support they give us has to be rewarded. Thank you for supporting Airtel Uganda.”

This campaign shows that Airtel Uganda is the main sponsor of Uganda Cranes and supports our Ugandan football because 6 fans are going to win Uganda Cranes live in Gabon as we play AFCON and other Airtel customers will walk away with Flat screen TVs and Smart phones, Mr Soussa added.

Airtel-Uganda-Head-of-Usage-and-Retention-Ms-Nellie-Mwandha-handing over a flat screen TV set to one of thee winners.

The Tulumbe campaign will see fans who hit their targets walk away with Flat Screen TV sets, Smart phones, Uganda Cranes jerseys and the big six given air tickets to go watch Uganda Cranes in Gabon.

The Airtel number that calls the winners is 075260022. The next draw will take place on December 23, 2016.

For one to take part in the new campaign, Airtel Uganda subscribers will be required to dial *162# to know their target. They will then be required to recharge and use Airtel Uganda services up to this target.

On reaching the targets, subscribers will receive 100% bonus, which, on accumulation, will be rewarded to them as airtime to be used for voice (prepaid), data and SMS.

 

 

 

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