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Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day

Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day

With women comprising 51% of Uganda’s population of 45.9 million, there is growing pressure on the government to bridge financial gaps and remove barriers limiting women’s decision-making power across all sectors.As Uganda prepares to mark International Women

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Bishop Zziwa Condemns Security Attacks on Journalists

Bishop Zziwa Condemns Security Attacks on Journalists

Journalists bring us news, inform us about our communities, and ensure accountability. They deserve protection, not violence - Bishop Anthony ZziwaThe Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, the Rev Anthony Zziwa, has condemned security officers for their mistreatment

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NFA Cancels 112 Illegal Land Titles in Central Forest Reserves

NFA Cancels 112 Illegal Land Titles in Central Forest Reserves

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has cancelled 112 land titles that were illegally issued within Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) across Uganda.This move is part of ongoing efforts to protect the country’s forest cover from encroachment and fraudulent land acquisitions.Accordin

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JATT Operates Like Any Other Security Agency – SSP Muhwezi

JATT Operates Like Any Other Security Agency – SSP Muhwezi

JATT is a security apparatus like others, mandated to ensure the safety of citizens and their property. Its operations align with the collective goal of securing the countrySenior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Donald Muhwezi has clarified that the Joint Anti-Ter

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Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

BBC | An elderly man has been killed and four other people have been wounded in what police say was a terrorist stabbing attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa.It happened at the HaMifratz Central train and bus station, and the attacker was shot dead at the scene by

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Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan

Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan

BBC | The Islamic police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food at the start of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk.The deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahi

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President Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Protect Ugandan Musicians

President Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Protect Ugandan Musicians

President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light to a new Copyright Management System, aimed at safeguarding musicians’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work.Following a meeting with key officials and musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, the presiden

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Tedros Urges Tougher Tobacco Controls as Global Death Toll Remains High

Tedros Urges Tougher Tobacco Controls as Global Death Toll Remains High

The treaty, ratified by 183 parties covering 90% of the world’s population, has contributed to a one-third reduction in global tobacco use, preventing an estimated 118 million people from smoking.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has called for

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Shattered Windows, Vanishing Shadows: The Silent Threat Lurking on Kampala’s Northern Bypass

Shattered Windows, Vanishing Shadows: The Silent Threat Lurking on Kampala’s Northern Bypass

In response to escalating violent crimes along Kampala's Northern Bypass, police have initiated a crackdown on criminal gangs. These groups, often on boda bodas, target motorists in traffic jams by smashing car windows and robbing occupants.

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Good News for the Music Industry as President Museveni Approves New Developments

Good News for the Music Industry as President Museveni Approves New Developments

President Yoweri Museveni has approved a new Copyright Management System to safeguard the work of musicians in Uganda and ensure they are fairly compensated.In a meeting at his Rwakitura residence with top officia

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