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Grazing Cows, Not Landing Gears, Make the Most of Masindi Airfield

Grazing Cows, Not Landing Gears, Make the Most of Masindi Airfield

Masindi – Once a vital hub for tourism and air travel, Kisanja Airfield in Masindi District, has become an abandoned relic.The airfield, located in in Kyamugwera village, Labbongo Sub-county, has been in operation since the 1970s, now serves as little more than a grazing

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DR Congo, M23 Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

DR Congo, M23 Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 group have agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities following peace talks mediated by the State of Qatar.In twin declarations issued from Kinshasa and Goma on April 23, both parties pledged to uphold a ceasefire throughout the duration of

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Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet

Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet

Israel deleted a social media post expressing sorrow for the death of Pope Francis, the Telegraph UK reportedA message on the country’s verified X account that read “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing”, was taken down hours after it was posted on Monday.

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Rethink Development: PDM Is More Than Just Handouts

Rethink Development: PDM Is More Than Just Handouts

The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a promising initiative, but it risks becoming just another cash distribution scheme unless the government rethinks its broader development strategy, renowned economist Dr Fred Muhumuza has cautioned.Appearing on NBS Morning Breeze, Muhumuza argued that

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Vladimir, Stop! - Trump Tells Putin He is Unhappy With Attacks on Kyiv

Vladimir, Stop! - Trump Tells Putin He is Unhappy With Attacks on Kyiv

US President Donald Trump condemns Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine as "very bad timing", adding "I am not happy".Ukraine's President Zelensky branded the strikes, which killed at least 10 in Kyiv, as "difficult" and "impudent".Writing on his Truth Social account at just before

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Namayanja Hails Museveni for Championing Women Empowerment

Namayanja Hails Museveni for Championing Women Empowerment

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja Nsereko, has applauded President Museveni for his long-standing commitment to empowering women in Uganda.Speaking at the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Semuto Primary School playground

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Museveni Orders Probe into Kiboga Land Eviction; Calls for Judicial Reforms

Museveni Orders Probe into Kiboga Land Eviction; Calls for Judicial Reforms

President Museveni has called for judicial reforms and ordered a thorough investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga District, which he described as a form of injustice.The president made the appeal during the swearing in ceremony of the recently appointed Deputy Chief

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World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral

World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral

BBC | Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend.The head of the Catholic Church died of a stroke on Monday, aged 88, less than 24 hours after leading an Easter address.

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London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

BBC | Diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US will hold fresh talks in London on Wednesday aimed at securing a ceasefire in the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.The talks come amid growing speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its inv

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Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin

Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin

The Vatican has announced detailed arrangements for the farewell of the late Pope Francis, whose body will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 11am local time to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning.The solemn procession will begin at the chapel of Casa Sa

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