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Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

BBC | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday."Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they'll do better" on

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Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

BBC | The US vice-president has sparked a row with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine.UK opposition politicians accused JD Vance of disrespecting British forces after he said a US stake in Ukraine's economy was a "better security guarantee than 20

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Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Last week, the Kenyan newspaper called Muhoozi a "Four-Star Brat" and described him on the front page in unforgiving terms, leading to protests from his supportersKenyan newspaper The Standard has softened its stance on Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General

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Dramatic Scenes at Wandegeya Police Station as Police Officers Attack Journalist Steven Mbidde

Dramatic Scenes at Wandegeya Police Station as Police Officers Attack Journalist Steven Mbidde

Tension erupted at Wandegeya Police Station earlier this morning when uniformed officers were caught on camera attacking journalist Steven Mbidde as he attempted to interview National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya.

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I can’t get a job of my choice – Deputy IGG

I can’t get a job of my choice – Deputy IGG

The deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr Patricia Achan Okiria, has spoken about her struggles in securing jobs of her choice in Uganda despite numerous applications.Speaking over the weekend at Gulu U

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West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'

West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'

BBC | The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, says a mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau to help resolve an election dispute has left the country after the president threatened to expel it.The team was sent in last month to help reach a "political consensus" on how to hold e

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Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

The mother of a six-year-old girl who disappeared more than a year ago in South Africa has gone on trial accused of organising her kidnapping.Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn were arrested after Smith's daughter, Joshlin, went missing from outsi

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Fik Fameica Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Singer Ashna Lweri

Fik Fameica Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Singer Ashna Lweri

Ugandan rapper Fik Fameica was overcome with emotion as he visited the scene of the tragic fire that claimed the life of young singer Ashna Lweri.The incident occurred at Ashna’s family home in Konge, Buziga, where the talented juvenile singer suffocated in a fire breakout.

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Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Ugandans have been urged to shift their focus from veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s incarceration and instead direct their concern toward those battling alcohol and drug addiction.In a thought-provo

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Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Ugandans have been urged to shift their focus from veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s incarceration and instead direct their concern toward those battling alcohol and drug addiction.In a thought-provo

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