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28 Mar '25
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides
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18 Mar '25
As students reviewed the cut-off points for Kyambogo University, a mix of emotions filled the air. The highest cut-off point belonged to Electrical Engineering (Day) at 45.8, making it one of the most competitive programs.
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18 Mar '25
The issue of political violence in Uganda, especially during elections, has been a long-standing source of tension. President Yoweri Museveni has frequently blamed opposition leaders for these conflicts.This was o
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18 Mar '25
Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a
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17 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni's re-election efforts have hit a major hurdle after Democratic Alliance (DA) National Coordinator Mathias Mpuuga unveiled a team of regional coordinators to convert ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters to the opposition.
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16 Mar '25
Reid Samuel James Armin, better known as "Mzungu Boda," may no longer be in Uganda, but his heart clearly still is. The New Zealand content creator, famous for his viral Ugandan lifestyle vlogs, was recently seen waving the Ugandan flag at a major sporting event in New Zealand.On Sunday, M
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16 Mar '25
Margaret Nduta Macharia, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, is scheduled to be executed in Vietnam tomorrow, Monday, March 17, 2025, following her conviction for drug trafficking.In July 2023, Vietnamese authorities a
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16 Mar '25
Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, destruction of ballot boxes, voter intimidation, and illegal campaigning at polling stations.
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14 Mar '25
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has cemented its dominance in Kawempe North after its candidate, Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, won the parliamentary by-election held on March 13, 2025.According to the Kampala Distr
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14 Mar '25
Minister Balaam Barugahara congratulated Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi on his victory in the Kawempe North Parliamentary by-election, although he raised concerns about the election's legitimacy.Barugahara acknowledged