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19 Jan '24
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Uganda, the question looms large: Are protests still viable tools for the opposition to effect change in leadership? As the nation grapples with political discontent and a desire for reform, examining the efficacy o
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17 Jan '24
Zambia grapples with one of its most severe cholera outbreaks in decades, reporting 351 fatalities and nearly 9,000 active cases. Health authorities are working tirelessly to curb the crisis, fearing it could become the worst since the country's inaugural out
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17 Jan '24
A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o
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17 Jan '24
Police in Masaka City have arrested two women for allegedly stealing a newborn baby from Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. The mother of the baby, Ms. Charity Mbabazi, reported that two women unknown to her befriended her in the maternity ward on January 12, 2024. One of the suspects, Aisha Nalu
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16 Jan '24
McLaren start 2024 confident they have continued the strong progress they made last year - but wary of the potential performance of Red Bull.Lando Norris scored more points than any other driver bar Max Verstappen last season after McLaren upgraded their car for July's Aus
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16 Jan '24
Novak Djokovic prepares for his first-round match as O’Connell and Kubler make significant moves in their respective matches.7.03 pm: Djokovic Set to Play as O’Connell and Kubler Impress The Australian Open trophies have been presented at the center court ahead of Novak Djokovic’s fi
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16 Jan '24
The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro
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16 Jan '24
Researchers at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, launched the second phase of the Comprehensive Evaluation of Blended Learning (CEBL) on January 13, 2024. Funded by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), the study
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15 Jan '24
In a Kampala conference room thick with whispers and shadows, National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders unveiled a chilling truth – an alleged assassination plot, venomous whispers slithering through the political jungle. Bobi Wine, his voice taut with defiance, spoke of a sinister script in which
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15 Jan '24
Uganda's hosting of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the G77+China (Third South) Summit has raised concerns for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), regarding the adverse effects on ordinary citizens and local businesses.
In a media briefing in Kampala, John Kikonyogo, the party spo