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30 Mar '25
A retired Ugandan army officer who was once close to President Yoweri Museveni found a new and important job after leaving the government. Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye, who was part of Uganda’s military and politics for many years, is now in a powerful posi
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28 Mar '25
(Photo courtesy the late Faisal Juuko during past demonstrations)National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine took to the media and announced the untimely demise of a vocal NUP comrade.
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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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24 Mar '25
Burkina Faso's recent pronouncement of free education for all citizens, plus the provision of free textbooks for primary school children, ha
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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
Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, gained international recognition after setting a Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon.On December 23, 2023, she started her non-stop c
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14 Mar '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, holds one of the most powerful positions in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).His salary, estimated at UGX 15 mil
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12 Mar '25
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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09 Mar '25
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has arrived in Kawempe North to kick off the party's campaign for the upcoming parliamentary by-election.Bobi Wine, who is a po
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07 Mar '25
Kyebando was a scene of political excitement as thousands of supporters turned up to rally behind opposition candidate Elias Nalukoola in his bid for office.The event, which attracted several party leaders and act