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Nigerian soldiers open fire on protesters in the northeast, killing 9, witnesses say
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed nine women protesting the army’s handling of communal clashes in the northeastern Adamawa stateNigerian Army soldiers opened fire and killed nine women protesting the army's handling of communal clashes in the northeastern Adamawa stat
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Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis
Hon. Betty Bakireke Nambooze was once among the clearest symbols of defiance in Uganda’s opposition politics. Her courage under repression, sharp tongue, and legislative activism gave her a moral authority few politicians enjoyed. Yet as the 2026 elections approach, securing a fourth parliament
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Poor legacy assets drag down PIC unlisted investment impairments
Public Investment Corporation chair says investments ‘not entirely prudent’PIC chair David Masondo. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA/BUSINESS DAYThe high level of impairments in the Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) unlisted investment portfolio was overwhelmingly due to legacy inv
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Government confirms plans to shut down internet ahead of January elections
Mr Kamugisha stated that popular platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram are all under review ahead of the general elections set for mid January 2026.The Ugandan government is planning to impose restrictions on internet access, including the outrigh
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FRANKLIN KAROKORA: Rwakasisi must seek true forgiveness, not dodge murder conviction
Following the National Prayer Breakfast on forgiveness, OPED author Franklin G. Karokora challenges Chris Rwakasisi to stop dodging his mass murder conviction and show remorse to the families of the six victims.Chris Rutimbirayo Rwakasisi CMMChris Rwakasisi was on June 30th 1988 con
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Presidential Hopeful Frank Bulira Says Frozen Accounts Have Stalled His Campaign but Insists He Can Defeat Museveni
Revolutionary Peoples Party (RPP) presidential candidate Frank Bulira has claimed that he stopped holding campaign rallies because government security and financial agencies allegedly froze his bank accounts, crippling his ability to fund campaign activities ahead of the January 15, 2026 presiden
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Peace Rugambwa Channels Over UGX 150 Million into Kabale as NRM Mobilisation Efforts Intensify
The mood in Kabale has been noticeably shifting in recent weeks, and much of that change is tied to the growing presence of Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture, Peace Rugambwa. Her visits have been drawing crowds, not just because she arrives with support, but because she arrives with a me
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Mukula’s Son, Akongel, Hospitalized Over Suspected Poisoning.
Independent parliamentary candidate Rodney Mukula Akongel, who is contesting for the Soroti City East MP seat, has been hospitalized following a sudden illness on the campaign trail, with early reports pointing to suspected poisoning.Independent parliamentary candidate Rodney Mukula Akonge
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Gloria Bugie Embarrassed and Forced Off Stage at King Saha’s Concert
The rising singer faced an unexpected humiliation after failing to perform on live band and being denied a chance to sing her other songs.Singer Gloria Bugie faced an uncomfortable moment over the weekend during King Saha’s concert at Lugogo Cricket O