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28 Apr '25
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government
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28 Apr '25
Hundreds of traders are grappling with catastrophic losses following last night fire that gutted Ndeeba in Kasumba Zone Lubaga DivisionThe worst-hit were those dealing in timber and woodworking machinery, whose livelihoods were reduced to ashes overnight.Frustrated by recurring fire
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28 Apr '25
Adjumani Town Council Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (Sacco) has recorded impressive growth, celebrating a major milestone during its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday.Established in 2007 with just 139 members and a loan portfolio of Shs 7.7 million, the SCco
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28 Apr '25
The Forum for Democratic Change has announced that whoever would like to contest for the party presidential flag bearer position will have to cough up Shs 5 million. Parliamentary hopefuls, on the other hand, will have to part with Shs 100,000.All this was revealed as the party announced t
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28 Apr '25
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has dropped another hammer as it gears up for the 2026 general elections: anyone eyeing the party’s presidential flag must cough up a cool Shs 20 million just to be nominated.Speaking during the release of the party’s election roadmap, UPC Electoral
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28 Apr '25
BBC | Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton has said Indigenous "welcome to country" ceremonies are "overdone" and shouldn't be performed at sporting games or military commemorations.The short ceremonies have become standard practice in Australia to open events and ac
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28 Apr '25
BBC | North Korea has for the first time confirmed that it sent troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.In a report on state news agency KCNA, Pyongyang's military claimed its soldiers helped Russian forces "completely liberate" the Kursk border region, according to an
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28 Apr '25
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed that his remarkable campaign was down to a tactical shift under Arne Slot, who allowed him to focus almost exclusively on attacking duties in return for goals and assists.The Egyptian, 33, has been instrumental in Liverpool’s march to their re
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27 Apr '25
Uganda’s Stellah Chesang made an eye-catching marathon debut at the London Marathon today, finishing sixth in a powerful run that signals a bright future over the classic distance.The former Commonwealth 10,000m champion crossed the line in 2:20:23, showing remarkable strength and compos
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27 Apr '25
Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Gugumiza has been officially sworn in as the new Kadhi of Kayunga Muslim District during a ceremony held at the District Main Mosque.The oath of office was administered by Haj Yunus Kamya, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Electoral Commission Regional Commission