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More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda's refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.“

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Uganda continues to consolidate key integration milestones in EAC

Uganda continues to consolidate key integration milestones in EAC

As of April 2024, the East African Community accounted for 31.7 percent of Uganda’s total export market whereas her total trade with the rest of the world increased by 36.3 percent to US$18.1billion in 2023 from US$13.3billion in 2022, while total imports from

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2026 polls: Activists call for protection of women against violence

2026 polls: Activists call for protection of women against violence

A coalition of domestic violence activists under the Women Movement of Uganda has urged government to commit on ensuring protection of females against electoral violence during the 2026 polls.Stella Rose Akut

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South Sudan signs Nile Treaty

South Sudan signs Nile Treaty

Aerial of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, with the river Nile running in the middle. Juba downtown is upper middle close to the river, and the airport can be seen upper left. The picture is from the south to the north.What it means

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10 Best Worship Songs of All Time

10 Best Worship Songs of All Time

Worship songs are musical expressions designed to praise, adore, and connect with the divine. They are integral to many religious practices, serving as a way to convey reverence, gratitude, and devotion. These songs often incorporate scripture or spiritual theme

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Do not ‘bazzukulise’ our concerns

Do not ‘bazzukulise’ our concerns

Caption for the landscape image:In recent years, President Museveni has frequently saluted the younger generation of Ugandans as ‘bazzukulu,’ a term meaning ‘grandchildren’ in Luganda. While initially embraced warmly, this rhetoric has come under scrutiny as corruption scandal

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Museveni: Why I Didn’t Block MPs’ Huge Salary Increment

Museveni: Why I Didn’t Block MPs’ Huge Salary Increment

MPs’ Mistakes Distorted Historical Mission – PresidentMuseveni, his wife Janet and Speaker Anita Among and deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa (behind). Courtesy PhotoUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has explained why he did not block deci

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Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours

Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours

Ruto grabs a cup of tea during a break session of the Cabinet meeting in May 2024Kenyan protesters have demanded President William Ruto to resign, just hours after he bowed down to mounting pressure and declined to assent to the controversial Finance Bill

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Winnie Byanyima: Why I support Gays

Winnie Byanyima: Why I support Gays

"Our collective future will be set by what we do now. Courage and urgency in support of everyone’s human rights is essential to protect everyone’s health."UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie ByanyimaThe events of this year’s PRIDE month are s

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MTN seeks to separate mobile money business from listed company

MTN seeks to separate mobile money business from listed company

MTN Uganda has indicated it has sought approval from its board to separate the Fintech business, which includes mobile money, from its stock portfolio. The separation, which is being spearheaded at Group level, MTN says is part of its Ambition 2025 t

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