NEWS UPDATES AT 9 O’CLOCK. President Museveni has warned those killing innocent people in connection to the Muslim cleric killings around the country during his New Year message at his country home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura district. The president also emphasized the four acre system and thanked Ugandans who have adapted it. ……………………… President Museveni has said there will be no power vacuum if he died while still in office. The president said National Resistance Movement (NRM), the ruling party, has instituted “scientific” mechanisms to ensure no void occurs. ………………………. Police has ordered the re-opening of Masjid Noor mosque and banned Moslems from sleeping there. Over 16 Muslims are currently being held by police following yesterday’s operation at the mosque along William Street. ……………………. The Uganda Shilling has depreciated by 10.8 per cent between January and December 2014 due to global strengthening of the US dollar and weak commodity exports. ……………………. The Gambias President Yahya Jammeh has returned to the country after a reported coup attempt, sources say. Heavy gunfire was heard near the presidential palace in Banjul on Tuesday but officials say the military takeover was thwarted.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 06:01:38 +0000