Tag: Aid distribution
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Uganda: DPP Drops Mabati Theft Case Against Lugoloobi
Introduction: A High-Profile Case in Uganda’s Governance Spotlight The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped charges against Amos Lugoloobi, the State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in a case connected to the diversion of iron sheets (mabati) meant for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region. The decision marks a significant turn in…
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Death Toll Rises as Aid Struggles to Reach Parts of Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
Emergency Toll Climbs as Jamaica Faces Melissa’s Aftermath The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has risen, with officials reporting at least 19 fatalities as rescue teams press into flooded communities and continue the difficult task of locating survivors. Information Minister Dana Morris-Dixon confirmed the latest figures and urged calm while authorities coordinate a…