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How African popes changed Christianity and gave us Valentine's Day

How African popes changed Christianity and gave us Valentine's Day

BBC | Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the Church to this day.Their papacies were in the era of the Roman Empire, which stretched across modern-day Tunisia, the north-east of Algeria and

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Misinformation, Polarisation Threaten Uganda’s Media, Warns UHRC

Misinformation, Polarisation Threaten Uganda’s Media, Warns UHRC

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government

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Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Safety as Regional Aviation Bodies Meet in Kampala

Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Safety as Regional Aviation Bodies Meet in Kampala

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to safety as one of the ways to propel the aviation industry to greater heights.Speaking during the opening ceremony of the three-day Regional Safety Oversight Organisation (RSOO) Study Validation Workshop at Speke

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Museveni summons the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to State House Entebbe

Museveni summons the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to State House Entebbe

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus will meet at State House Entebbe on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12pm.The meeting was confirmed by Denis Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip and Chairperson of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, who stated, "This serves to inform you tha

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EC Commences Display of Voters Register Ahead of 2026 Polls

EC Commences Display of Voters Register Ahead of 2026 Polls

As Uganda gears up for the 2025/2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially commenced the display of the national voters register, a critical step in the country’s electoral process.The exercise, which begins on April, 25 will run until May, 15, 2025, i

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Moroto Voters'  Register Display Begins with Empty Polling Stations

Moroto Voters' Register Display Begins with Empty Polling Stations

The display of the national voters' register experienced a slow start in Moroto Municipality on the first day, as voter turnout remained alarmingly low.At several polling stations, including the Police Boma Ground, there was not a single person present to check their names by 4 PM, le

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Museveni Calls for Increased Financial Support to Somalia

Museveni Calls for Increased Financial Support to Somalia

President Museveni has reiterated the urgent need for African solidarity and increased financial support to Somalia, as a key pillar for sustainable peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.The President made the remarks while chairing the Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contribut

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Urgent health warning for pet owners over deadly disease on the rise

Urgent health warning for pet owners over deadly disease on the rise

Health experts in Australia are growing increasingly concerned a fatal, soil-borne disease could be on the rise among people and their pets. At least 28 Queenslanders have died after being infected by tropical disease melioidosis so far this year, with 211 cases recorded across the state.Th

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FA Cup finalists to be decided, Premier League title in sight

FA Cup finalists to be decided, Premier League title in sight

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | There is a hybrid weekend of cup and league football in England ahead of us that will decide the two FA Cup finalists for the season, and which will probably see Liverpool confirmed as this season’s Premier League ch

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Uganda to Launch New ILO Program on Decent Work

Uganda to Launch New ILO Program on Decent Work

International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director Caroline Mugalla has announced Uganda will on May, 1 launch a new program on decent work.Speaking during the second day of the third annual National Labour Convention and Expo at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, the International L

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