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UPDF Denies Allegations of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

UPDF Denies Allegations of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has denied allegations circulating on social media that it has used chemical weapons and barrel bombs against White Army rebels in the Upper Nile and Jonglei states of northern South Sudan.

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Kenya: Another Woman Forced to Throw Soil in Grave, Video Causes Uproar

Kenya: Another Woman Forced to Throw Soil in Grave, Video Causes Uproar

A video of a grieving woman being forced to throw soil into a grave has shocked many Kenyans. The woman, who was crying uncontrollably, refused to take part in the burial ritual, but some mourners insisted she do it.A pastor stood next to the coffin, repeatedly saying, "In the name of Jesu

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UPDF Responds to Claims of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

UPDF Responds to Claims of Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that claim the Ugandan Air Force used chemical and barrel bombs on rebel positions in South Sudan.In an official statem

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Besigye Faces Police Brutality Due to Indiscipline; I Don't Hear Mao in Such Conflicts – M7 in 2016

Besigye Faces Police Brutality Due to Indiscipline; I Don't Hear Mao in Such Conflicts – M7 in 2016

The issue of political violence in Uganda, especially during elections, has been a long-standing source of tension. President Yoweri Museveni has frequently blamed opposition leaders for these conflicts.This was o

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South Sudan Acknowledges Presence of Ugandan Troops in Juba

South Sudan Acknowledges Presence of Ugandan Troops in Juba

By: Ginaba LinoSouth Sudan’s government has confirmed the presence of Ugandan troops in Juba, citing a longstanding military pact between the two nations.Informat

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NEW TWIST: Gen Muhoozi to Promote Soldier Who Attempted to Assault Canary Mugume in Kawempe

NEW TWIST: Gen Muhoozi to Promote Soldier Who Attempted to Assault Canary Mugume in Kawempe

On the 13th of March, during the Kawempe North by-election, NBS senior journalist Canary Mugume was targeted by security operatives, drawing attention to the safety of journalists in Uganda. In a post on social media, Mugume recounted his near-assault by masked

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"For the First Time, I Want to Thank Rubongoya. I Rarely Find Anything Good in NUP" – Hon. Munyagwa

"For the First Time, I Want to Thank Rubongoya. I Rarely Find Anything Good in NUP" – Hon. Munyagwa

Former Kawempe South MP Hon. Mubarak Munyagwa has surprised many by praising National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya for his role in ensuring electoral transparency.Hon. Mubarak Munya

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Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.

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Minister Balaam Reacts to Nalukoola's Win, Announces Next Plans for NRM in Kawempe

Minister Balaam Reacts to Nalukoola's Win, Announces Next Plans for NRM in Kawempe

Minister Balaam Barugahara congratulated Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi on his victory in the Kawempe North Parliamentary by-election, although he raised concerns about the election's legitimacy.Barugahara acknowledged

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NRM MP: Our Mistake Was Thinking Violence Would Make Our Supporters More Courageous in Kawempe

NRM MP: Our Mistake Was Thinking Violence Would Make Our Supporters More Courageous in Kawempe

The Kawempe North by-election has sparked significant discussion across Uganda, with political figures from different sides of the spectrum sharing their views on the violence that marred the election process.Hon.

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