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Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo

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Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

BBC | The US vice-president has sparked a row with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine.UK opposition politicians accused JD Vance of disrespecting British forces after he said a US stake in Ukraine's economy was a "better security guarantee than 20

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Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and affordablemeans of justice.He made the call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 rec

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Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Germany's action comes after the European Union and the United Kingdom, Sweden as well as Canada, announced plans to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda.Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new devel

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I can’t get a job of my choice – Deputy IGG

I can’t get a job of my choice – Deputy IGG

The deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr Patricia Achan Okiria, has spoken about her struggles in securing jobs of her choice in Uganda despite numerous applications.Speaking over the weekend at Gulu U

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Joanita Zachariassen Dismisses Rift Rumors with Sheebah Karungi

Joanita Zachariassen Dismisses Rift Rumors with Sheebah Karungi

Singer Joanita Zachariassen, who relocated to Uganda from Denmark, has addressed speculation regarding a fallout with Sheebah Karungi following their 2021 collaboration, “You Lied”For some time, rumors have circulated that the two artists had a disagreement, allegedly due to Sheebah’

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"If You Don't Want Competition, Then Remove Elections Instead of Torturing People" Museveni Told

"If You Don't Want Competition, Then Remove Elections Instead of Torturing People" Museveni Told

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has strongly condemned the Ugandan government’s handling of opposition politicians and their supporters, questioning the integrity of the country’s electoral process.In a bold state

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Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

BBC | An elderly man has been killed and four other people have been wounded in what police say was a terrorist stabbing attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa.It happened at the HaMifratz Central train and bus station, and the attacker was shot dead at the scene by

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Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan

Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan

BBC | The Islamic police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food at the start of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk.The deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahi

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High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete

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