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Louisiana's wild horses may have roamed Kisatchie Forest for centuries, but is this the end?

Louisiana's wild horses may have roamed Kisatchie Forest for centuries, but is this the end?

In Vernon Parish, a herd of wild horses has roamed the Kisatchie National Forest for years.Some people speculate that the horses have been there for centuries. And as far as the horses were concerned, the 48,000-acre forest in which they roamed was their habitat. After all, the Vernon Paris

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Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste

Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste

The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catastrophic incidents in Uganda's history. The tragedy sparked debate about whether it was an accident or criminal negligen

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China and Africa on the journey of modernization

China and Africa on the journey of modernization

Themed “Joining Hands to advance Modernization and build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,” the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was a big success and highlighted the common pursuit of China and African countries in realizing modernizat

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Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees

Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees

Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that phased out lower qualifications, mandating that all teachers, from nursery to primary levels, hold a Bachelor's degre

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Thirsty Eagles circle scarred Vipers

Thirsty Eagles circle scarred Vipers

With their backs against the wall, sixt-time league winners Vipers face a do-or-die moment as they prepare for a crucial showdown with Baker Mbowa's rejuvenated Express on Thursday at St Mary's Stadium Kitende.  After a dismal 3-1 defeat to Nec on Sunday that left fans in disbelief, dr

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Religion, politics still fuelling violent extremism in Uganda– report

Religion, politics still fuelling violent extremism in Uganda– report

Uganda is still at risk of violent extremism in defence of religion, ideology, and political goals, a new report released on September 18 shows. Violent extremism refers to the beliefs and actions of people who support or use violence to achieve ideological, religious, or political goals

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Museveni gave us what we wanted but failed to give us what we really needed

Museveni gave us what we wanted but failed to give us what we really needed

Of the few moments of regret that I carry in my heart, one relates to a moment etched indelibly in my head from over 30 years ago. It was, if memory serves me right, late 1988 or early 1989, and Mr Museveni was visiting Kamuli Boys Boarding Primary School where, the two regular readers of th

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Xi Jinping’s Propaganda Gift Arrives in Uganda

Xi Jinping’s Propaganda Gift Arrives in Uganda

(Beijing) – China’s Xi Jinping. Xi, always eager to flaunt China’s never ending fountain of flowery words, penned a letter (“special” birthday message) that, quite frankly, could put anyone to sleep faster than a lullaby. This message was not just a simple “happy birthday.” This

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Alupo Praises Russia’s Tech: Innovators of Bots, Spammers, and Internet Trolls

Alupo Praises Russia’s Tech: Innovators of Bots, Spammers, and Internet Trolls

(St. Petersurg, Russia) – Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo recently praised Russia at the 4th Eurasian Women Forum, held in Saint Petersburg. While Ukraine’s skies are lit up with Russian missiles, Alupo was busy applauding Russia’s commitment to “peace, security, and development.”

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Arizona Families Hold $360 Million Unspent in School Vouchers, Urging Lawmakers to Act

Arizona Families Hold $360 Million Unspent in School Vouchers, Urging Lawmakers to Act

A new study reveals that Arizona families are sitting on a massive $360 million in unspent funds allocated for school vouchers, raising concerns among education experts. Unspent Funds Accumulate According to the Grand Canyon Institute, around 60,000 Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) have unsp

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