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Mwanza/Dar. The silence by the Police Force over allegations against a senior government official in one of the Lake Zone regions, accused of sexually assaulting a student, has raised questions, as others try to figure out why the police, who are mandated to ensure the safety of citizens, would choose not to address such a serious matter. Since it transpired, the incident has triggered nationwide discussions and concerns. Some voices in these discussions are calling on the Police Force to break their silence and take legal action against the accused. Mwananchi has been in pursuit of senior figures within the Police Force…

Conor Bradley fired Northern Ireland to a 2-0 friendly win over Andorra in Murcia. Bradley registered his first senior brace with goals in the 16th and 23rd minutes, but Michael O’Neill’s men could not add to that lead despite clear chances for Callum Marshall and Jamal Lewis before half-time. As expected, Northern Ireland bossed possession but the extra goals O’Neill would no doubt have hoped to see his men conjure against opposition ranked 91 places below them did not materialise after the break. Nevertheless, the result seems Northern Ireland end their warm-weather training camp on a positive note after Saturday’s…

Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself ready for Euro 2024 with a stunning double as Portugal completed their preparations with a 3-0 friendly victory over Republic of Ireland. The 39-year-old, who had earlier hit the post with a deflected free-kick, marked his 207th senior cap with his 129th and 130th international goals a week before Roberto Martinez’s men launch their Group F campaign against Czech Republic in Leipzig. Skipper Ronaldo’s sweet 50th and 60th-minute strikes coupled with Joao Felix’s first-half opener handed the hosts a comfortable win in Aveiro as the second phase of John O’Shea’s audition for the job of Ireland…

By DPA German government ministers urged talks with China and warned of a potential trade escalation on Wednesday after the European Commission publicly warned of possible punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports. Whether manufacturers will actually have to pay the tariffs of up to 38.1% depends on whether another solution can be found with China. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, a Green, backed negotiations with China to solve the trade impasse and credited the European Commission with presenting a nuanced report – but also cautioned that the European Union risked an escalating trade conflict. “It is crucial that we talk…

By Arne Richter, dpa Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has been ruled out of Euro 2024 with illness and will be replaced in the squad by Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can.”We wanted another central midfielder in the squad and have therefore decided to call up Emre Can. He immediately expressed his enthusiasm and willingness to join the team,” coach Julian Nagelsmann said in a statement on Wednesday. Although the deadline for Euro squads had passed, teams are allowed to replace injured or ill players before their first match. Hosts Germany face Scotland in the Euro opener on Friday in Munich. Bayern…

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The three members of Parliament who were arrested on Monday and had spent two nights in Kira police cells have been denied bail and sent to the cold gates of Luzira prisons until Friday this week when they will appear to hear their bail application. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 The three are; Cissy Namujju [Lwengo District ],Yusuf Mutembuli [Bunyole East] and Paul Akamba [Busiki County] all from the NRM party are accused of corruption related issues Budgeting at parliament which the president talked about last week during his State…

BY: GEORGE MUBIRU The legendary chinua Achebe stated that; ” never test the depth of a river with both feet”  This is what Bobi Wine did through selective and apoplectic persecution of Bigirwa Moses, the self proclaimed general who of recent denounced the Un reliable NUP and its entire lurch leadership. The self styled general has created a very big endless smile on the legendary president and the NRM after completely drowning and eventually killing NUP, burying it in Bobi Wine’s Magere. Afterall, What colorable reason could be assigned to Bigirwa in a party that feels comfortable on settling as…

The joint Security commanders and senior leaders pledged to end child trafficking as one of the criminal acts in the Karamoja Sub region. The senior leaders re-echoed their stand as they met on Tuesday during a joint stakeholders meeting chaired by Major General Don William Nabasa and attended by security, judicial officers and district leaders from Napak district local government held at Lopeei Sub county headquarters in Napak district. Major General Don William Nabasa the 3rd Division Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) asserted that child/human trafficking in it’s form renders a security threat to the country if…

Three legislators who were netted on Monday over corruption related issues have been presented to the Anti-Corruption Court this evening for mentioning of the cases and to know where fate will take them today. This comes after they spend two nights inside the cells of Kira police station in Wakiso district as detectives were combing for every available evidence to pin the three MPS Cissy Namujju [Lwengo District], Yusuf Mutembuli [Bunyole East] and Paul Akamba of Busiki county. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 It started with the three recording statements…