His Exellency Michael A. Blume SVD, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda assumes his office after his new appointment on February 2, 2013 by Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. Until his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Blume has been Apostolic Nuncio to Benin and Togo. Born on 30 May 1946 in South Bend (Indiana), United States of America, he was ordained religious priest for the Society of Divine Word (S.V.D) on 23 December 1972. Leadership Magazine; one of his…
“Africa’s unquenchable thirst for freedom of expression continues to play a central part in the socio-political and economic spheres.” (Press Freedom and Communication in Africa by Festus Eribo, William Jong-Ebot (Editors)). Press freedom has continued to be a nightmare for many journalists on the continent and even beyond. A strong awareness pro advantage of a free press and the inalienable rights of the peopleto unfettered communication has sparked an unstoppable demand for freedom of the press across the continent.
During the Holy Week the front pages of Ugandan dailies were dominated by the story of Fr. Anthony Musaala, a Catholic priest from Kampala Archdiocese. He is a renowned member of the Charismatic renewal and a musician. He was suspended by the Archbishop of Kampala, Cyprian Lwanga for advocating the abolishing of celibacy claiming that many priests, including some bishops are not faithful to their vows. The Archbishop gave a press release apologizing to the public for the denigration of…
May Day is internationally celebrated every year to recognize the rights and dignity of workers hired to give their service and the right for a just recompense. May 1st is still colorfully celebrated in countries that have socialist/communist system like China, North Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, Eritrea and others. In many African countries it is a public holiday with some ceremonies to create some kind of awareness, but does not go far beyond that. During the era of the Cold War,…
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