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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the information minister has said.The content was contrary to the East African state's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions," Jerry Silaa told a local TV

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South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April.Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter ser

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Interdicted Lands Commissioner Mugaino Remanded

Interdicted Lands Commissioner Mugaino Remanded

The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Baker Mugaino, the Commissioner for Land Registration in the Ministry of Lands, to Luzira Prison over corruption and abuse of office charges.Mugaino, was arrested on Tuesday by the Inspectorate of Government over alleged corruption and abuse of office

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Security Tightened at Namugongo Shrine Ahead of Martyrs’ Day Celebrations

Security Tightened at Namugongo Shrine Ahead of Martyrs’ Day Celebrations

As we get close to the annual Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations on June 3, the Namugongo Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine is buzzing with preparations and heightened security measures.The Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ocaya delivered his final safety guidelines ahead of tom

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Emachines, Anker partner to provide affordable, reliable gadgets and accessories

Emachines, Anker partner to provide affordable, reliable gadgets and accessories

Global tech giant, Anker Innovations and Emachines Uganda have officially announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the availability of quality consumer electronics in Uganda.The partnership was unveiled on Thursday at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, marking a new

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Museveni Meets Family of Former Rebel Commander Francis 'Hitler' Eregu

Museveni Meets Family of Former Rebel Commander Francis 'Hitler' Eregu

President Museveni has met with the family of the late Francis 'Hitler' Eregu, a once-feared rebel commander who led the Uganda People’s Army (UPA) during the insurgency that rocked Eastern and Northern Uganda from 1986 to 1994.At State House Entebbe on Thursday, Museveni offered materia

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Besigye Denied Mandatory Bail as Magistrate Refers Case to High Court

Besigye Denied Mandatory Bail as Magistrate Refers Case to High Court

Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Ronald Lutale, referring the matter to the High Court and sparking sharp protests from the defence team.Besigye and Lutale, who have now spent more than s

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Justice on the Line as Besigye's Six-Month Detention Challenges Rule of Law

Justice on the Line as Besigye's Six-Month Detention Challenges Rule of Law

Security is exceptionally tight at the Nakawa Magistrates Court this morning as veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye returned for a crucial hearing.A heavy deployment of both regular police and the specialized Counter-Terrorism Unit is visible around the court premises.At leas

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Museveni, NRM Leaders Ask for Forgiveness over War Scars, Neglect and Betrayal

Museveni, NRM Leaders Ask for Forgiveness over War Scars, Neglect and Betrayal

In a series of emotionally charged public prayers, President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and senior NRM figures have issued sweeping apologies to several regions, admitting to historical failures, neglect, and corruption.Framed as spiritual repentance, the prayers carried u

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COSASE Grills Electoral Commission Over Nalukoola By-Election Failings

COSASE Grills Electoral Commission Over Nalukoola By-Election Failings

Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has faulted the Electoral Commission for its handling of the Kawempe North by-election, which was nullified by the High Court over electoral violence.MPs questioned the Commission’s failure to a

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