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He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h

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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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Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Greed and Betrayal, Urges Moral Renewal at Kampala Archdiocese Silver Jubilee

Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Greed and Betrayal, Urges Moral Renewal at Kampala Archdiocese Silver Jubilee

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has issued a stark warning against the rising tide of dishonesty, betrayal, and moral decline in Uganda.Preaching during Easter Monday Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, he lamented the deepening culture of greed and selfish ambition, urging the faithful to recommit to t

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Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan

Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan

The Ministry of Public Service has unveiled a plan for a massive salary enhancement strategy targeting all public servants across Uganda—a move projected to cost taxpayers over UGX688.9 billion.This proposal is detailed in the 2025/2026 Ministerial Poli

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Heartbreaking words from boy, eight, injured by Putin rocket

Heartbreaking words from boy, eight, injured by Putin rocket

Little Matvei was walking back home from the park with his mother when Vladimir Putin's ballistic missile struck and killed her.The eight-year-old boy was knocked to the ground and woke not knowing that Vita, 50, was among the 19 who died on Saturday in the strike on Kryvyi Rih, the home city of

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Ten Brits are accused of committing war crimes 'by targeting and killing civilians and aid workers' in Gaza while fighting for Israel

Ten Brits are accused of committing war crimes 'by targeting and killing civilians and aid workers' in Gaza while fighting for Israel

Ten British Nationals have been accused of deliberately shooting civilians in Gaza while serving with the Israeli military.The alleged war crimes include 'running a bulldozer over a dead body' and a vehicle demolishing part of a hospital.A report fronted by one of Britain's most prominent h

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Gen. Muhoozi Blasts Gen. Edward for Embarrassing Museveni, Reveals What He Intends to Do by Himself

Gen. Muhoozi Blasts Gen. Edward for Embarrassing Museveni, Reveals What He Intends to Do by Himself

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly criticized the state of the ring road around Entebbe International Airport (EIA), calling it an embarrassment to the country.In a strongly worded statement, he gave the responsible

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Nine Books That Should Be Read With A Box Of Tissues To Hand

Nine Books That Should Be Read With A Box Of Tissues To Hand

"I cried just describing that book to my husband.""The last three chapters made me absolutely bawl my eyes out." –Key_Objective4426About the book: We follow our narrator, who lives alone and has no one for company other than his cat, Cabbage. His life is suddenly turned around when he

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President Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Escalating Political Crisis

President Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Escalating Political Crisis

President Museveni has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, on a working visit at the invitation of President Salva Kiir Mayardit.The two leaders are set to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between their nations.Museveni’s visit comes at a critical time

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Bombo Military Barracks: Uganda's Largest Military Base and Strategic Hub

Bombo Military Barracks: Uganda's Largest Military Base and Strategic Hub

Bombo Military Barracks, situated in Bombo town, Luweero District, is the largest military base in Uganda and serves as the primary operational hub for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). This barracks plays a crucial role in ensuring national security

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