Mercy Nalugo

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Philip Wafula |Mercy Nalugo |Tobbias Jolly Owiny

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will be in charge of organising the conclave

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Mercy Nalugo

Following the death of Pope Francis, cardinals will soon gather to elect the person who will lead 1.3 billion baptised Roman Catholics that dot the globe. The College of Cardinals, charged with electing the new Pope, among others, will assemble in Rome in the next fortnight to choose Pope Francis’s successor. There are more than 250 cardinals from more than 90 countries, but only 135 are cardinal electors.

Jan 13, 2024 | monitor.co.ug | Mercy Nalugo

The Indian government has donated equipment worth $1,059,177,about  Shs4 billion, to facilitate the forthcoming Non- Allignment Movement and G-77 and China summit. The donated equipment includes;10 executive buses worth $551,925.33, about Shs2 billion,10 tractors of Mahindra brand worth $137,531, about Shs516m, five ambulances worth $252,800, about Shs948 million and  flags worth $116,921, about Shs438 million.

Dec 22, 2023 | htsyndication.com | Mercy Nalugo

Uganda, Dec. 22 -- The Indian government is ready for the 19th summit of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Group of 77 (G-77) and China Third South summits scheduled for January next year, its officials have said. Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's external affairs minister, and Mr Arindan Bacchi, the ministry's spokesperson, advised Uganda to create strategic partnerships with other countries. "l recently visited Uganda and when the NAM conference takes place, it is Uganda's space [to shine].

Dec 21, 2023 | monitor.co.ug | Mercy Nalugo

What you need to know:Mr Bacchi said the conference is about partnerships, changing structures and talking with one voice to be able to access funds for development. The Indian government is ready for the 19th summit of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) Group of 77 (G-77) and China Third South summits scheduled for January next year, its officials have said.