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South Africa is said to halt Starlink talks as US tensions escalate

South Africa is said to halt Starlink talks as US tensions escalate

Talks to license Starlink in South Africa have reportedly stalled over tensions with the Donald Trump administration in the US.Presidential spokesman Vincent NgwenyaTalks over licensing SpaceX’s Starlink service in South A

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Fighting Resumes Between M23 and FARDC Despite Ceasefire Agreement

Fighting Resumes Between M23 and FARDC Despite Ceasefire Agreement

BUKAVU, DRC – Fighting has resumed between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in South Kivu, just days after regional leaders brokered a ceasefire agreement in Dar es Salaam.

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Byanyima Calls Out Dr. Atwine: "Why Not Work for Free Too?" Following Ministry's Call for Volunteers

Byanyima Calls Out Dr. Atwine: "Why Not Work for Free Too?" Following Ministry's Call for Volunteers

Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."

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Fireworks in Parliament as Ibrahim Ssemujju Demands Speaker Tayebwa to Suspend Parliament Sittings

Fireworks in Parliament as Ibrahim Ssemujju Demands Speaker Tayebwa to Suspend Parliament Sittings

A heated debate erupted in Parliament after Kira Municipality MP Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda demanded that all sittings be suspended until the government commits to fully implementing the Supreme Court judgment barring the trial of civilians in military courts.

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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Forced by Opposition MPs to Halt Voter Verification Process

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Forced by Opposition MPs to Halt Voter Verification Process

Parliament was thrown into chaos after Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa was compelled to halt discussions on the voter verification report due to constitutional concerns raised by opposition MPs.The development has s

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US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi

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AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Gives Reason Why Civilians Have not Been Released Despite Supreme Court Ruling

AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Gives Reason Why Civilians Have not Been Released Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka appeared before Parliament on Tuesday to explain the delay in the release of civilians facing trial in the General Court Martial (GCM), despite the Supreme Court's ruling that halted such trials and ordered the immediate release

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Besigye’s Legal Team Vows to Boycott Court Martial Over Illegal Detention After Supreme Court Ruling

Besigye’s Legal Team Vows to Boycott Court Martial Over Illegal Detention After Supreme Court Ruling

Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases

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Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was unexpectedly halted on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled against trying civilians in military courts. This ruling, issued on Janua

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Blasts African Leaders After Trump's Latest Move

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Blasts African Leaders After Trump's Latest Move

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has made headlines with his bold remarks following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump has halted financial assistance to certain African nations.Speaking at an event, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized the dependency of African le

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