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Guinea-Bissau general sworn in as transitional president after coup

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 General Horta Inta-A has been sworn in as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau, one day after army officers announced they had deposed the country’s president, staging the West African nation’s latest military coup. “I have just been sworn in to lead the high command,” Inta-A declared, after taking the oath of office in a ceremony at the military’s headquarters on Thursday, AFP journalists observed. Having served until now as the chief of staff of the country’s army, Inta-A is considered to have been close in recent years with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who was deposed on Wednesday. He said evidence had been “sufficient to justify the operation”, adding that “necessary measures are urgent and important and require everyone’s participation”. The African Union (AU) Commission chairperson on Thursday condemned the military coup and called for the immediate and unconditional release of Embalo and all detained officials, the AU said in a statement Military officers, referri...

UEDCL Faces 4 Million-Unit Supply Setback After Mukono Tower Vandalism

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 Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited says vandalism of a key transmission tower on the Mukono line has blocked at least four million units of power from reaching consumers, disrupting planned distribution and forcing the utility to divert resources to emergency restoration works. Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) says vandalism of a pylon on the Mukono line has left the utility unable to supply at least four million units of electricity. This, the utility says, has created a significant distribution setback and affecting customers who rely on the route for stable power. UEDCL Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa said the damaged pylon triggered a blackout that has now entered its fourth day and could last up to six days before full restoration. He said the area normally consumes about 16 million units per month, meaning the outage has already wiped out a quarter of expected sales. “We sell about 16 million units monthly in the area, and being off for si...

Hon. Ongorok Richard "the beacon of hope for Usuk County

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 Hon. Ongorok Richard has become a popular figure in Usuk County, known for his grassroots dedication and visionary projects that echo the timeless leadership qualities found in the Bible—courage like David’s, wisdom akin to Solomon’s, humility reminiscent of Paul’s, and a prophetic vision similar to Isaiah’s, all woven together in his service to the people of Usuk. In the hills of Usuk, his story reminds us that the principles that guided ancient biblical leaders are still alive today: a leader who listens, acts with courage, governs with wisdom, serves humbly, and dreams boldly for a brighter future, inspiring the county to stride confidently toward progress and prosperity. #Ongorok Richard  #Lolo Lolo movement  #Usuk county  #YK Museveni  #NRM forever