by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | disasters, emergency services, firefighters, incident, wildfires
Firefighters have arrived at the location of a gorse blaze on Slieve Binnian within the Mourne Mountains.
Six firefighting vehicles and a command support unit are engaged in combating the fire.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has requested that locals keep their windows and doors shut as they continue with fire suppression activities.
It comes after two other fires in the region earlier last week, one
near Silent Valley
and another
near Castlewellan
.
It is suspected that the fire close to Castlewellan was intentionally ignited.
The Natural Hazards Partnership
an Amber alert was issued for wildfires in Northern Ireland last Friday.
It was mentioned that dry and windy weather increased the likelihood of a fire outbreak.
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A gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains has been extinguished.
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Mournes Mountains Fire Suspected to Be Deliberately Started
by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | crime, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law
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PODCAST: Catch up on all the top stories, from President Trump revoking Biden’s pardon powers to Governor Newsom’s surprising new statues initiative.
Alina Habba is returning back to
New Jersey
To act as the temporary U.S. Attorney for the district.
Habba was President
Donald Trump
was the personal attorney during the prosecutions between his first and second term before he joined his 2024 campaign as a senior advisor.
After just two months in Washington, D.C. as Counselor to the President, Habba is now heading back to her home state to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Trump announced on Monday.
Her selection by Trump follows John Giordano, who previously held the position, stepping down to transition into the State Department role of becoming Trump’s ambassador to Namibia.
‘I am honored to serve my home state of New Jersey as Interim U.S. Attorney and I am grateful to President Trump for entrusting me with this tremendous responsibility,’ Habba wrote on X. ‘Just like I did during my time as President Trump’s personal attorney, I will continue to fight for truth and justice.’
“We will put an end to the use of justice as a weapon, once and for all,” she pledged.
Habba initially encountered Trump at his club in Bedminster, New Jersey, back in 2019. Following this meeting, she was invited for an interview with his legal team.
Years after joining the administration, she decided to leave her husband and two children as well as her stepson behind in New Jersey. She often traveled between Washington, D.C., and her home state over the course of her two-month term.
While addressing journalists at the White House on Monday, the lawyer affirmed her upcoming exit from the administration.
She criticized New Jersey’s Democratic Governor Phil Murphy and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for supposedly not addressing crime within the state.
“There is corruption, inequality, and significant criminal activity happening just outside Senator Cory Booker’s residence and beneath Governor Murphy’s watch—and this must come to an end,” she stated briefly to journalists at the White House.
I am eager to collaborate with Pam Bondi at the Department of Justice and ensure that we advance the President’s agenda of prioritizing America, addressing corruption, and focusing on the right targets rather than those who have been unjustly accused,” she stated firmly, adding: “This practice will cease immediately within the great state of New Jersey.
Booker and Murphy were criticized by Habba for their failure in addressing crime and neglecting the issues in New Jersey.
When questioned about whether this temporary role is intended to pave the way for a more senior position in New Jersey, she remained silent.
Assigning Habba to this crucial attorney position coincides with Trump’s ongoing efforts to reshuffle key legal roles across the country as he targets the U.S. justice system, which he believes has been used against him.
“I’m delighted to announce that Alina Habba, Esq., who is presently serving as Counselor to the President and has been representing me for many years, will serve as our interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, her home state, starting right away!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
“Alina will guide with the same dedication and resolve that have characterized her career, and she will work relentlessly to establish a Legal System that is truly ‘Fair and Just’ for the remarkable residents of New Jersey,” the president stated.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | culture, entertainment, events and festivals, festivals, music
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The stage is ready for the Yenze Hip-Hop Culture Fest, an innovative event celebrating Uganda’s hip-hop culture.
Set for June 28, 2025, at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, the event seeks to bring together different generations.
artistes
and fans.
Addressing a media briefing on Monday,
Sheraton
Geoffrey Jeff Ekongot, from Hotel, shared his enthusiasm for the event.
“Hip-hop has matured,” Ekongot stated.
It has influenced countless individuals, encompassing those of us who are part of the older generations as well as the present youth.
The festival aims at rejuvenating the essence of hip-hop, following its evolution, and imagining its next chapter.”
The festival aims to showcase all five aspects of hip-hop: rap, breaking, DJing, fashion, and graffiti. Ekongot stressed that hip-hop extends beyond mere music; “It embodies culture, identity, and a robust economic ecosystem.”
Accompanying him at the press conference were Lagum the Rapper and King Honey, who represent the fresh wave of Ugandan hip-hop talent.
Lagum the Rapper, a rising star, looked back on his path into hip-hop and the impact of Uganda.
artistes
Similar to Navio, Ruyonga, Tucker HD, and Keko.
“Hip-hop in Uganda boasts a robust sense of community. This festival isn’t solely focused on performances; it’s also aimed at uncovering and motivating fresh talent,” he stated.
The event will include freestyle competitions, fashion exhibitions, and chances for artists, DJs, and designers to network. King Honey, recognized for her daring style, invited designers to join in.
“Hip-hop encompasses style as well. It’s an opportunity for us to back one another and develop collectively,” she stated.
Ekongot also pointed out the global acknowledgment that Ugandan hip-hop has achieved.
“Artists such as Xenson Senkaaba have showcased their graffiti work in France. Ugandan breakdancers have also gained prominence on international stages. We brought hip-hop to the State House, and remarkably, we witnessed the world’s first president who rapped,” he pointed out.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, business, government, politics, politics and government
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The newly inaugurated President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has encouraged Ugandan entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities in her nation.
Nandi-Ndaitwah issued this request during a meeting with a Ugandan business group, headed by Godfrey Kirumira, the Honorary Consul of Namibia in Uganda, at the Namibian State House in Windhoek, the nation’s capital, on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
On Friday, March 21, the first woman president of Namibia was inaugurated, succeeding President Nangolo Mbumba, who was 83 years old.
The inauguration of Nandi-Ndaitwah took place on the same day as Namibia’s 35th Independence Day celebration, placing her among the few women who have led African nations, including Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from Liberia, Joyce Banda from Malawi, and Samia Suluhu Hassan from Tanzania.
Namibia achieved independence on March 21, 1990, with Sam Nujoma, the nation’s first Black President, at the helm. He passed away not long ago.
Nandi-Ndaitwah was one of the key figures who played significant roles during the liberation struggle of the nation under the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), which has governed the country since gaining independence.
“She greeted us as fellow Ugandans, including my business delegation and the government delegation headed by Vice-President Jessica Alupo. The newly elected President is undoubtedly a close ally of Uganda,” Kirumira stated.
New Vision Online ;
on Monday.
Kirumira added, “The president mentioned that she wishes to observe her citizens engaging in businesses alongside Ugandans, primarily to generate job opportunities. She expressed concern about the fact that even though her nation possesses abundant natural resources, the populace seems somewhat inactive. Therefore, she believes they should be motivated to take action via collaborative efforts.”
The Ugandan business contingent comprised Suzan Kirumira, who is married to Kirumira; Hamis Kiggundu, owner of Ham Enterprises; John Bagambe from Super Oil; George William Kajoba; and Edward Nakibinge.
Direct flights needed
Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Ugandan Airlines to initiate direct routes to Namibia to facilitate the better utilization of potential business and investment prospects available in both nations.
In January 2024, when serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia, the newly appointed President traveled to Uganda for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77+China Summits.
During her visits to Kirumira’s residence in Buziga and the Namibian Consulate situated on Lumumba Avenue in Kampala,Ndaitwah emphasized the strong bond she shares with Uganda and President Yoweri Museveni. She reminisced about the 100 cattle that were presented to her when she visited Uganda.
She proceeded to visit Hamz Stadium and the Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, where she also had talks with its owner, Hamis Kiggundu.
Nandi-Ndaitwah extended an invitation to Kiggundu to visit Namibia and consider investing in stadiums as well as other ventures.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | africa, international aid, international news, united nations, world
The United Nations’ leading AIDS official warned on Monday that the abrupt cessation of U.S. foreign aid could cause the world to revert to the most devastating periods of the global AIDS epidemic, with millions facing death as a result.
Historically, the United States has led as the largest provider of humanitarian aid globally. However, after President Donald Trump returned to the White House about two months ago, he significantly reduced international assistance, causing widespread disruption within the global humanitarian sector.
The UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, warned that failure to reinstate U.S. funding or secure contributions from other sources could result in “an additional… six-point-three million AIDS-related fatalities” within just four years, marking a tenfold rise in mortality rates during this period.
“You’re discussing the potential loss of progress achieved over the past 25 years. This is quite concerning,” she stated to journalists in Geneva.
“It is understandable for the U.S. to aim at gradually decreasing its financial contributions, however, the abrupt termination of essential aid is causing severe consequences,” she stated.
The reductions from the U.S. imply that currently, 27 nations across Africa and Asia are facing staffing shortages, diagnostic services and treatments are being disrupted, and disease monitoring systems are deteriorating.
– Risk of global AIDS rebound
Beyond the upcoming four-year period, If assistance funding isn’t reinstated, “we anticipate the resurgence of the AIDS epidemic… on a global scale,” Byanyima warned. This escalation would particularly affect regions such as Eastern Europe and Latin America.
We’ll witness its return, and we’ll see people pass away just as we observed in the ’90s and the 2000s.
She praised American leadership in the battle against AIDS as “one of the most humanitarian efforts in global health.”
She pointed out the US anti-HIV program known as PEPFAR, renowned as one of global health’s greatest successes for saving approximately 26 million lives throughout its twenty-year span.
Now, owing to American innovations, the world stands “on the brink of another revolution in preventive treatments,” Byanyima stated, highlighting a novel medication known as lenacapavir, which was created by the U.S. pharmaceutical company Gilead.
Studies have shown the medication to be 100% effective, and Byanyima mentioned that trials are ongoing with the aim of administering it as a yearly single dose, making it much more affordable for lower-income nations.
That is similar to a flu vaccine,” she stated. “If implemented aggressively…we could reduce new infections nearly to zero. We might witness the end of AIDS.
Byanyima reached out to the “bargain-making” President Trump personally, emphasizing that reviving the worldwide HIV response would be “a tremendous bargain”: lenacapavir has the potential to “generate profits for Gilead, foster good job opportunities for Americans, and save lives.”
She proposed that once PEPFAR resumes operations, UNAIDS can collaborate with the United States and other contributors to assist low-income nations in achieving autonomy in their battle against HIV.
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