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London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

BBC | Diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US will hold fresh talks in London on Wednesday aimed at securing a ceasefire in the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.The talks come amid growing speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its inv

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Amb Bernadette Olowo-Freers Recalls 'Humbling' Moment She Became First Woman Vatican Envoy in 900 Years

Amb Bernadette Olowo-Freers Recalls 'Humbling' Moment She Became First Woman Vatican Envoy in 900 Years

Ambassador Bernadette Olowo-Freers still remembers the day—January 24, 1975—when she walked into the Vatican to present her credentials as Uganda’s envoy.It was a moment that shattered nine centuries of male-only papal diplomacy.“It was humbling,” she told the Nile Post in

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Pope Francis was an extraordinary spiritual leader, says Museveni

Pope Francis was an extraordinary spiritual leader, says Museveni

President Museveni has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, humility, and interfaith unity will endure for generations.In an official message of condolence addressed to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Se

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New Beginning in Old Age: Pope Francis’ Last Reflection Strikes a Chord with Uganda’s Forgotten Elderly

New Beginning in Old Age: Pope Francis’ Last Reflection Strikes a Chord with Uganda’s Forgotten Elderly

In what is now one of his final personal writings before his death, Pope Francis left behind a heartfelt meditation on aging and death that speaks with rare clarity to a global audience — but it may ring with special poignance in Uganda, where the elderly often live out their days in silent iso

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Buganda Honours Pope Francis, Urges Leaders to Embrace Humility

Buganda Honours Pope Francis, Urges Leaders to Embrace Humility

The Buganda Kingdom has joined the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, hailing him as a humble and compassionate spiritual leader whose example offers vital lessons for today’s leaders.While receiving funds collected from counties including Buddu and Ssingo, the Katikkiro of Bug

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Tororo leaders agree to elevate Municipality to City Status

Tororo leaders agree to elevate Municipality to City Status

The long-standing conflict over the administrative structure of Tororo District took a significant turn after leaders from both Tororo County and West Budama agreed to elevate Tororo Municipality to a city status using its current boundaries.The agreement was reached during a high-level me

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Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv

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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage

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