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Ugandan economist, author Eric Kashambuzi dies in New York

Our ReporterNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020

New York based Ugandan critic and political commentator Eric Kashambuzi is dead. Kashambuzi passed away in New York city on Saturday after sudden illness. His wife Gertrude announced Kashambuzi's sudden...

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Rihanna gives own protective gear to New York

Our ReporterMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

By Complex Rihanna is among those specifically shouted out by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for helping with COVID-19 containment efforts. Late Thursday afternoon, Cuomo thanked the recent PARTYNEXTDOOR collaborator for donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to...

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AP PHOTOS: A look at New York Fashion Week on the street (VIDEO)

Our ReporterFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020

AP PHOTOS: A look at New York Fashion Week on the street NEW YORK (Associated Press) — From a 6-year-old Instagram influencer, Taylen Biggs, to a legend in the industry,...

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Nkurunziza receives his wife as special guest at State House

Our ReporterOctober 1, 2019October 1, 2019

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza on Monday received his wife as a “special guest” in the new Presidential Palace dubbed Ntare House. “At a Ntare House hearing, the First Lady of...

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Mozambican designer Eliana Murargy wows at New York Fashion Week

Our ReporterSeptember 12, 2019September 12, 2019

She speaks four languages, but words were certainly not needed when Mozambican designer Eliana Rodrigues Murargy’s fashion creations glided down the runway at New York Fashion Week recently. The collection,...

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Fashion: ‘Made in Africa 2020’ to premiere in New York

Our ReporterAugust 22, 2019August 22, 2019

Johannesburg, 8.21,2019 - For the first time, during NYFW, MADE IN AFRICA 2020, will present premiere runway presentations from two, contemporary African designers, at Pier 59 Studios. Each grouping spotlights...

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Ugandans sold as slaves, tortured in Middle East- Lukwago tells mayors in New York

Our ReporterJuly 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Monday had great deliberations at the on-going retreat of the Executive Board members of the Global Mayors Migration Council hosted at Milleniun Hilton Hotel,...

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Lukwago secures Bajjo bail, flies to New York

Our ReporterJuly 11, 2019July 11, 2019

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has Thursday secured bail for events and music promoter Andrew Mukasa aka Bajjo of Bajjo Events at Buganda Road Magistrates Court. “It's a pleasure seeing...

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Rwanda traditional dancers disappear in New York

Our ReporterJune 3, 2019June 3, 2019

Eight members of Rwanda’s cultural dance troupe Inganzo Ngari have disappeared in New York. They had gone to America on tour since May 15. The team was 20, but only...

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Uganda House in New York gets youth mural

Our ReporterMay 30, 2019May 30, 2019

As part of its 100th anniversary, the International Labour Organisation (ILO)has painted a mural at the Uganda Embassy in New York in recognition of the efforts the Government has put...