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Ugandan police halt Bobi Wine’s rallies after three die in ghastly accident

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The Uganda Police Force on Saturday suspended all rallies organized by the presidential candidate of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bobi Wine, after three people died in a ghastly accident during a procession along the Kampala-Masaka Highway.

Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, said the decision came after a serious accident which involved a procession of NUP leaders on Friday, at about 10:00 am along the highway near St. Lawrence College, Maya.

Enanga said the accident involved two vehicles and four motorcycles, all of which were part of a motorcade heading to Masaka for NUP’s planned consultative activities.

“The collision resulted in the death of three individuals and left several others injured. The injured parties were transported to nearby medical facilities, which have yet to be specified by the police,” Enanga said.

“The cause of the accident was due to the recklessness of the drivers and riders who were driving at excessive speeds without regard to other road users,” the police spokesman said, adding that the incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety and adherence to traffic regulations during political events.

“In response to the incident, and following a prior meeting held on May 27 between police leadership and NUP representatives, the Uganda Police Force has decided to put a stop to the party’s activities. During the meeting, both parties reportedly agreed on specific guidelines for conducting NUP’s consultative meetings.”

“The loss of innocent lives was a result of recklessness by the drivers and riders who were driving in excess speed without regard to other road users,” stated Enanga in a press briefing.

He, however, emphasized that the decision to stop NUP’s activities was necessary to prevent further incidents and ensure public safety.

The Uganda Police Force made a call to the public to remain vigilant and observe law and order, warning that anyone acting contrary to public order and safety would be held accountable under the laws of Uganda.

“The safety of Ugandans will always remain our priority,” the statement concluded.

Music star turned politician, Bobi Wine, had held a massive rally in Masaka city where he was welcomed by thousands of supporters with the rally going on until late in the evening.

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Trevor Noah set for ‘Off the Record’ world tour

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South African comedian and talk show host, Trevor Noah, has announced a date for his “Off The Record” global tour where he hopes to spread humour and bring his social commentary to audiences across the globe.

The former host of “The Daily Show”, who made the disclosure on his social media pages, said he would kick off his tour on July 29 in Europe.

The multi-award winning comedian known for his insightful commentary, took to his social media platforms on Thursday to share the news of his upcoming international tour.

“Love that we were able to add some US & Canada shows for 2024! See… there’s still a chance for us CA, NJ, CT & Ontario!” he wrote.

According to the itinerary he put up, the tour is set to kick off in countries like Monaco in France, Germany, the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia, bringing his captivating comedic style to audiences across the country.

Noah’s announcement of the “Off the Record” tour was met with enthusiastic responses from his devoted followers, who took to social media to express their joy and anticipation.

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UNESCO removes Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park from list of World Heritage sites in danger

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The United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has removed
Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park from the list of World Heritage sites in Danger after citing positive results achieved by the West African country and its formal commitment to reappraise plans to the development of the property.

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which took the decision during its meeting in New Delhi, India, made the announcement on Wednesday July 24, saying it was satisfied with measures taken by the country to allocate considerable resources to the surveillance of the park in order to combat poaching and illegal gold panning.

The park, which is located in a lush area along the banks of the Gambia River, was included in the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2007 as poaching, basalt mining and other human activities were becoming growing threats.

The gallery forests and savannahs of Niokolo-Koba are home to a rich wildlife, including the world’s largest antelopes.

According to UNESCO, since then, monitoring of emblematic species has been stepped up and considerable resources have been allocated to the surveillance of the park in order to combat poaching and illegal gold panning, as well as to better organize the transhumance of livestock.

The body also commended the setting up of a mine pollution control system, and hailed Senegal for work that has been carried out to improve the fight against the invasive species Mimosa pigra.

The World Heritage Committee called on Senegal to continue its efforts in the coming years in so as to improve the National Park which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.

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