Sudden Defection: NUP Youths Join NRM in Opposition Stronghold
At least 20 youths claiming to be supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kabembe Trading Centre, Mukono District, have
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“It’s Over”: Hajat Kulthum Ends Marriage with Acram After 3 Years
In a heartfelt and emotionally charged announcement, Dr. Hajat Kulthum Nabunya Muzaata has conf
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Albinism Community Calls for More Dermatologists in Hospitals
As Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark International Albinism Awareness Day, members of the albinism community gathered at the Mukono District headquarters to celebrate their progress, advocate for their rights, and highlight ongoing challenges especially in healthcare and education.
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Uganda Ramps Up Fight Against Child Labour as Global Community Marks 2025 World Day
As the world prepares to mark the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating child labour in all its forms, with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) announcing renewed efforts to tackle the widespread issue under the th
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Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in New York, after a sex crimes conviction in the state was overturned last year.A panel of seven female and five male jurors deliberated for five days in the six-week trial before unanimously voting to convict
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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the information minister has said.The content was contrary to the East African state's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions," Jerry Silaa told a local TV
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South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April.Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter ser
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Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has temporarily suspended the issuance of fines under new traffic regulations, citing the need to educate motorists before full enforcement resumes.The announcement was made by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence
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Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
"Melania" appeared on the banks of the River Sava in July 2020, four months before her human inspiration left the White House.Now, four months after the erstwhile Melanija Knavs resumed residence at Washington's most famous address, her larger-than-life-size avatar has app
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Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre