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Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

BBC | Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country's Supreme Court chief justice - a move that marks a first in the country's history.An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkorno

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'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

BBC | Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands of weeping pilgrims in the central Philippines.Organisers had warned him to cancel the 2015 open air mass in Tacloban as the weather had worse

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Maj Gen Otto Takes Over as New Military Intelligence Chief

Maj Gen Otto Takes Over as New Military Intelligence Chief

Maj Gen Richard Otto has assumed office as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security from Maj Gen James Birungi.Speaking during the function, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of the Land Forces called upon senior military officers to uphold the core values of leadership, tru

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Pope Francis was an extraordinary spiritual leader, says Museveni

Pope Francis was an extraordinary spiritual leader, says Museveni

President Museveni has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, humility, and interfaith unity will endure for generations.In an official message of condolence addressed to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Se

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He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h

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New Beginning in Old Age: Pope Francis’ Last Reflection Strikes a Chord with Uganda’s Forgotten Elderly

New Beginning in Old Age: Pope Francis’ Last Reflection Strikes a Chord with Uganda’s Forgotten Elderly

In what is now one of his final personal writings before his death, Pope Francis left behind a heartfelt meditation on aging and death that speaks with rare clarity to a global audience — but it may ring with special poignance in Uganda, where the elderly often live out their days in silent iso

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Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

As the 2026 general elections approach, residents of Toroma County in Katakwi District are intensifying calls to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to elevate their area to district status—a move they say will improve service delivery and deepen their political loyalty.

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv

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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage

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