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World’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren

World’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren

Arua, Uganda: A revered matriarch from Arua District has been laid to rest amid claims of extraordinary longevity, with family and community members celebrating a life they say spanned 139 years and touched generations across West Nile.Mama Luiza Omene Nafura Aya, a respected Traditional B

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Uganda’s ICC Engagement Carries Rising Strategic Risks

Uganda’s ICC Engagement Carries Rising Strategic Risks

Uganda is deepening its involvement in the International Criminal Court through judicial nominations and representation, but shifting global power dynamics, US opposition, and strained alliances raise questions about whether the country’s participation serves its long-term political and economi

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Govt to roll out e-recruitment to curb bribery in recruitment

Govt to roll out e-recruitment to curb bribery in recruitment

The Government is set to introduce a new online system for recruiting civil servants, in a move aimed at ending corruption and bribery in the recruitment process that has affected many job seekers across the country.The State Minister for Public Service, Ms Grace Mary Mugasa, said the new

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Torture Victim Awarded 172 Million Shillings in Damages

Torture Victim Awarded 172 Million Shillings in Damages

The High Court has awarded 172 million Shillings in damages to one Ntege Leo after finding that he was tortured and subjected to multiple human rights violations by operatives of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as Defence Intelligence and Security.In his ruling, J

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Your Claims Are Wrong Mr President" University Graduate Slams Museveni for Saying Some Degrees Are Useless, Brags About Achievements

Your Claims Are Wrong Mr President" University Graduate Slams Museveni for Saying Some Degrees Are Useless, Brags About Achievements

A university graduate has publicly challenged recent remarks by President Yoweri Museveni, igniting fresh debate over the value of arts and humanities courses in the country’s education system.Joel Julius Kiweewa, a graduate of Muteesa I Royal University in Masaka, took to X (formerly Tw

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Amnesty International asks Uganda to investigate election violence

Amnesty International asks Uganda to investigate election violence

Amnesty International has asked Ugandan authorities to investigate the allegations of violence meted out against opposition members and supporters during and ahead of the 2026 general elections.The organisation says security forces targeted members and supporters of the opposition party Na

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Mayiga Urges Release of Political Prisoners, Blames Election Violence on Institutional Failures

Mayiga Urges Release of Political Prisoners, Blames Election Violence on Institutional Failures

Speaking during the State of Buganda Address at a sitting of the Lukiiko in Kampala, Mayiga emphasized the need for justice, accountability, and strict adherence to legal procedures in handling politically sensitive detentions.The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on t

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Kyenjojo man arrested for ‘eating’ wife

Kyenjojo man arrested for ‘eating’ wife

The police in Kyenjojo district have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the suspected murder of his wife, Lukia Karungi, whose remains were recovered from his home.The suspect, Richard Mwesige, also known curiously as ‘Baby Nsolo’ (baby animala), was arrested on Saturday, Ma

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Minister Kabbyanga Tells Journalists 'I Can Put You In' at World Press Freedom Day Event

Minister Kabbyanga Tells Journalists 'I Can Put You In' at World Press Freedom Day Event

Remarks by ICT State Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga at World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Kampala have stirred concern after he warned journalists against “arrogance” and suggested he has the power to detain them, appearing to contradict his own defence of media freedom.The State Mini

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Iranian supertanker 'HUGE' bypasses US blockade with USD 220 million oil cargo, says TankerTrackers

Iranian supertanker 'HUGE' bypasses US blockade with USD 220 million oil cargo, says TankerTrackers

In a post on X, the monitoring firm identified the vessel as "HUGE" and noted that it was last spotted off the coast of Sri Lanka more than a week ago. The tanker is currently reported to be traversing the Lombok Strait of Indonesia, heading towards the Riau Archipelago.https://x.com/Tanke

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