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DOGE cuts $51M from US African Development Foundation, including $229K to market shea butter

DOGE cuts $51M from US African Development Foundation, including $229K to market shea butter

Senator Dave McCormick spoke to Brian Kilmeade about how President Trump and Elon Musk are doing the public good with DOGE. Plus, McCormick on his new book "Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World"The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced $51 million in cu

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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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Makerere Student Takes Over Vice Chancellor’s Office for 2 Days

Makerere Student Takes Over Vice Chancellor’s Office for 2 Days

Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i

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How Rich Is Yoweri Museveni’s Wealth: A Lookout At His Mansions, Businesses, and Investments

How Rich Is Yoweri Museveni’s Wealth: A Lookout At His Mansions, Businesses, and Investments

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi

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Meet The No-Nonsense Gen. Salim Saleh: The Billionaire Army General How He Is Controlling Economy

Meet The No-Nonsense Gen. Salim Saleh: The Billionaire Army General How He Is Controlling Economy

General Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh, is a prominent figure in Uganda's political and economic landscape.As the younger brother of President Yoweri Museveni, Saleh has wielded significant influence in shaping the country's economic policies and development strategies.

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Obua Reveals NRM Caucus Discussion with M7, Shrugs Off Kawempe Election Violence

Obua Reveals NRM Caucus Discussion with M7, Shrugs Off Kawempe Election Violence

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, met at State House on March 7, 2025, to discuss budget priorities for the 2025–2026 financial year, corruption, and the impact of USAID funding withdrawal.

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Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

BBC | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday."Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they'll do better" on

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US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief

BBC | US tariffs against Canada and Mexico are set to come into effect on Tuesday but their level will be decided by Donald Trump, the US commerce secretary has said.The US president has threatened to impose 25% tariffs, which are a tax on imports, on his two neighbours on

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Tedros Urges Tougher Tobacco Controls as Global Death Toll Remains High

Tedros Urges Tougher Tobacco Controls as Global Death Toll Remains High

The treaty, ratified by 183 parties covering 90% of the world’s population, has contributed to a one-third reduction in global tobacco use, preventing an estimated 118 million people from smoking.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has called for

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Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly

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