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Africa: 127 African Women Journalists Write to Jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza As She Returns to Court

Africa: 127 African Women Journalists Write to Jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza As She Returns to Court

Nairobi — On the first anniversary of the conviction of ailing Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza, 127 African women journalists have written her a joint letter expressing solidarity, calling for her unconditional release, and decrying her imprisonment as robbing the public of "an important voi

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Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz

Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz

In a Tuesday session that has sparked outrage among fiscal watchdogs, a mere fraction of the 11th Parliament authorized the government to proceed with massive loan requests totalling nearly Shs9 trillion.By suspending key safeguards, the House bypassed the standard oversight procedures des

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Social Media Celebrities Set to Spend Christmas Holiday in Prison

Social Media Celebrities Set to Spend Christmas Holiday in Prison

The Christmas season is traditionally a time for family, celebration, and reflection. However, for several well-known Ugandan social media personalities, politicians, and public figures, this year’s festivities will be spent behind the high walls of Luzira Prison.From opposition politici

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Bitcoin’s price ‘fails’ twice, but here’s why a crypto-winter is still unlikely

Bitcoin’s price ‘fails’ twice, but here’s why a crypto-winter is still unlikely

Bitcoin's price 'fails' twice, but here's why a crypto-winter is still unlikelyBitcoin’s [BTC] recovery efforts haven’t been totally successful lately. In the last 8 days, Bitcoin has tested the $94k local resistance twice.Both times, it failed to break through. As things stand,

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Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects

Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects

“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion” (about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that the loan would reduce pressure on the consolidated fund and enable quicker realisation of revenues from the oil and gas sectorS

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DRC: Secretary General of Joseph Kabila Party Arrested

DRC: Secretary General of Joseph Kabila Party Arrested

Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has raised alarm over what it described as a widening crackdown on political actors, following the arrest of a senior official of the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD) and a nighttime search of a party office.Aubin Minaku,

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Gen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes

Gen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes

Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali addresses journalists at his residence in Adjumani Town, dismissing health-related rumours.If re-elected in 2026, Gen. Moses Ali will enter Uganda’s parliamentary record books as the first four-star general to serve as an MP at the age of 86.Adjumani, Uganda:

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Trump administration expands list of countries subject to entry restrictions

Trump administration expands list of countries subject to entry restrictions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation expanding the list of countries subject to full or partial entry restrictions to cover around 40 countries, effective on Jan. 1, 2026.Trump “signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from

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Makerere University Announces Graduation Fees for 76th Ceremony

Makerere University Announces Graduation Fees for 76th Ceremony

Makerere University has released official guidelines on the payment of graduation fees for students set to take part in the institution’s 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled later this year.In a notice dated October 24, 2025, the Office of the Academic Registrar outlined the mandatory fe

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JUST IN! High Court Sets Date to Rule on Denominated NUP’s Walukagga Petition

JUST IN! High Court Sets Date to Rule on Denominated NUP’s Walukagga Petition

The High Court has scheduled December 22 for delivery of its judgment in an election petition filed by Busiro East parliamentary aspirant Mathias Walukaga, who is contesting his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over academic qualification requirements.Justice Simon Peter K

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