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UPDF Responds to Claims of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

UPDF Responds to Claims of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that claim the Ugandan Air Force used chemical and barrel bombs on rebel positions in South Sudan.In an official statem

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South Sudan: 21 Civilians Killed in Nasir Airstrike.

South Sudan: 21 Civilians Killed in Nasir Airstrike.

At least 21 civilians, including two women and two children, were killed in an aerial bombardment in Nasir town, Upper Nile state, on Sunday night, local officials and residents told Radio Tamazuj. One survivor remains in critical condition.Witnesses accused the South Sudan People’s

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UPDF Soldier Executes Girlfriend in Cold Blood, Fails in Suicide Attempt

UPDF Soldier Executes Girlfriend in Cold Blood, Fails in Suicide Attempt

A cloud of grief hangs over Kaweweta Training School in Nakaseke District following a tragic act of violence that left a young woman dead and a soldier fighting for his life.The Uganda Police Force in the Savannah

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Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l

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Muhoozi’s Death Threats Are Not a Joke and Must Be Taken Seriously—Deputy Lord Mayor Drops Bombshell

Muhoozi’s Death Threats Are Not a Joke and Must Be Taken Seriously—Deputy Lord Mayor Drops Bombshell

Doreen Nyanjura Omutatina, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala, has spoken out about the serious threats made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda and the son of President Yoweri Museveni."First he promised to behead @H

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Diddy's twins emerge for luxury shopping spree while he awaits trial

Diddy's twins emerge for luxury shopping spree while he awaits trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie, were seen enjoying a shopping trip in matching ensembles while out in West Hollywood o

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Japanese Princess Yuriko dies aged 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko dies aged 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko has died aged 101 after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said.Yuriko was the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family. She died on Friday at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.

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URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

The British American Tobacco team led by Chris Achola, Cluster Head BAT East and Southern Africa met with URA to identify ways on curbing illicit trade in cigarettes in the East African region. During the meeting held at URA headquarters, Nakawa BAT proposed different ways through which

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Life is good, says 99-year-old former magistrate and medic

Life is good, says 99-year-old former magistrate and medic

The lively atmosphere at Hajj Hussein Ssengendo’s home in Masaka City’s suburb of Soweto, is a reflection of a man who has lived his life to the fullest. The home has all that an ageing senior citizen should have for life to move on. “At this age of 99, I actually have nothing

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‘I nearly lost her because of pride’

‘I nearly lost her because of pride’

Allan Bagamba and Dorcus Asiimwe first met and became friends while attending St John’s Church in Kamwokya, Kampala.  Although Bagamba developed a crush on Asiimwe, he did not act on his feelings until they attended a youth camp together at Makerere College Migadde in Bombo Town,

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