Today in pictures - February 24
Feb 24, 2020
Major events happening around the world summarised in pictures
Uganda news in pictures
Uganda hosts African Water Conference
The African Water Association (AfWA) with different members across Africa as well as France and Spain has convened its 20th meeting in Kampala under theme Breaking new grounds to accelerate access to water and sanitation for all in Africa. (Photos by Miriam Namutebi)
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Locusts invade Katakwi
Locusts first invaded Katakwi on February 10, after spreading in Karamoja, Abim district northeast of Moroto, bordering Acholi and Lango regions. (Photos by Godfrey Ojore)
Police foil people power meeting
Police deploy at Pope Paul VI Memorial Hotel in Ndeeba where People Power leader Hon Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) was meant to hold one of his consultative meetings. Police also used tear gas to disperse some of the supporters that had gathered at the venue. (Photos by Simon Peter Tumwine)
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Bobi Wine social media tax case deferred
The case in which People Power leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and his co-accused are accused of illegal protests relating to mobile money tax and social media tax has been adjourned to 24 March 2020. (Photos by Ruth Faith Nakawangi )
People power supporters following the court proceedings
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