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24 Jun '25
Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns for citizens, residents, and visitors amid what appear to be escalating regional tensions involving Iran.The announcement, made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 23, 2025, has
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24 Jun '25
Uganda’s medical fraternity is in shock following the sudden and unexplained death of Dr. Spire Kiggundu, a celebrated gynaecologist and pioneer of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in the country.Dr. Kiggundu, who was serving as President of the Association of Laparoscopic
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24 Jun '25
More than 15,000 pastoralist cattle keepers (Balaalo) operating in Northern Uganda have appealed to President Museveni to reconsider an eviction order they say is driven by tribalism, misinformation, and political motives.The order, issued last week, mandates the removal of all Ba
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24 Jun '25
The Minister for Local Government Affairs in the Kabaka’s Government, Owek. Joseph Kawuki, has sounded the alarm over what he described as an increasing societal imbalance—where boys are being left behind while focus remains heavily tilted toward empowering the girl child.Speaking duri
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24 Jun '25
Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was arrested on Monday morning and later released on police bond over allegations of unlawfully tampering with the Ibanda–Kagongo road, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works and Transport.Mayanja allegedly directed the
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24 Jun '25
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head by anti-riot police amid violent protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.The incident unfolded during demonstrations that saw security forces crack down on protesters in the city c
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24 Jun '25
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Ahimbisibwe, who has served as the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Bukedi South for over a year, has been transferred to the Aswa West policing region, with his new duty station in Gulu City.The move comes as part of a broader police reshuffle
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24 Jun '25
Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) aims to break the cycle of poverty by focusing development efforts at the parish level, with a promise of Shs100 million annually per parish to boost household incomes.While early success stories show promise, lingering concerns over fund delays, p
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24 Jun '25
Namutumba Town was engulfed in chaos early Thursday morning as police fired tear gas and warning shots to disperse National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters protesting against the party’s Electoral Commission, led by Tanga Odoi.The demonstrators were demanding that Simon Menya be off
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24 Jun '25
BONN, Germany — Climate activists and health experts at the Bonn Climate Summit have called on global governments to take a decisive stand against fossil fuels and loosely regulated carbon markets, warning that failure to act could worsen both environmental degradation and public health outcome