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Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers after completing jail terms

Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers after completing jail terms

BBC | Hong Kong has released four former opposition lawmakers who were among dozens of pro-democracy leaders jailed under the city's controversial National Security Law( NSL).The four - Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Gary Fan - had pleaded guilty and were each sent

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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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Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

BBC | A sweeping power outage left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France without electricity on Monday, leading to chaotic scenes and widespread disruption.A problem with the power connection between France and Spain was a contributing factor to the out

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Chameleon Moves Raise Suspicion as Dormant Parties Rebrand Ahead of 2026

Chameleon Moves Raise Suspicion as Dormant Parties Rebrand Ahead of 2026

The political landscape is undergoing a dramatic metamorphosis, with two parties, the Green Partisan Party (GPP) and the National Peasants Party (NPP), shedding their old skins in a bid to capture the electorate's attention ahead of the 2026 general elections.However, questions abound abou

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Conclave to Elect New Pope Set for May 7

Conclave to Elect New Pope Set for May 7

The Vatican is bracing for a pivotal moment in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, as the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7.This announcement was made by the Holy See Press Office, following a decision by the Cardinals present in Rome during their fifth General Congreg

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Kagadi Leaders Turn To Moneylenders As Govt Delays Funds For Four Months

Kagadi Leaders Turn To Moneylenders As Govt Delays Funds For Four Months

Leaders of Kagadi Town Council in Kagadi District have raised alarm over a four-month delay in the remittance of funds from the central government, a situation they say has crippled service delivery and left them with no choice but to borrow from moneylenders.The town council last received

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Tear Gas Fired as Police Arrest Mukono North MP to Foil NUP Registration Drive

Tear Gas Fired as Police Arrest Mukono North MP to Foil NUP Registration Drive

Tensions flared in Mukono District on Monday as police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who had gathered at the Nama Sub-county headquarters to register as full party members.Chaos erupted after NUP supporters, who had assembled peacefully for the

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Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

Grassroots democracy is alive and vibrant in Tororo District as village chairperson elections kick off, drawing large crowds and spirited contenders.However, political analysts are raising red flags over the heavy spending that is characterising the campaigns, warning that it could erode t

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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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ActionAid Urges UN to Lead Global Debt Resolution as IMF, World Bank Face Criticism

ActionAid Urges UN to Lead Global Debt Resolution as IMF, World Bank Face Criticism

ActionAid has criticised the outcomes of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), calling for the United Nations to take over the global debt resolution process, amid warnings that low-income countries face worsening economic hardship.The global jus

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