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24 Mar '25
On NBS Barometer, political leaders discussed the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s support in Central Uganda, concerns about corruption, and governance issues. The conversation reflected different views on the reasons behind NRM’s losses in the region an
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18 Mar '25
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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18 Mar '25
Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo has spoken out against what he calls “bad manners” within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).He expressed concern over growing entitlement and a lack of directi
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18 Mar '25
Uganda is one of the top 26 countries that face significant risks due to the reductions in U.S. foreign aid, particularly impacting health sector financing.According to an analysis from the Washington, D.C.-based
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18 Mar '25
Opposition leader Mugisha Muntu has dismissed President Yoweri Museveni’s call for a probe into the violence and alleged rigging in the Kawempe North by-election, accusing him of engaging in psychological warfare.
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18 Mar '25
By: Ginaba LinoSouth Sudan’s government has confirmed the presence of Ugandan troops in Juba, citing a longstanding military pact between the two nations.Informat
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17 Mar '25
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially announced its decision to challenge the outcome of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election.The party’s candidate, Faridah Nambi, is set to fi
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16 Mar '25
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed a thorough investigation into allegations of vote rigging and election malpractice in the Kawempe North by-election. Concerns have been raised about ballot-stuffing, result tampering, and voter intimidation.
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16 Mar '25
Washington, D.C. — Uganda is notably absent from the list of countries whose citizens will be restricted by the Trump administration from traveling to the United States.The proposed plan, which is still under review, categorizes affected nations into three tiers: a “Red List” of 11 c
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16 Mar '25
On the 13th of March, during the Kawempe North by-election, NBS senior journalist Canary Mugume was targeted by security operatives, drawing attention to the safety of journalists in Uganda. In a post on social media, Mugume recounted his near-assault by masked