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Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President

Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President

The two-day state visit, which ran from May 31 to June 1, saw President Erdoğan hold talks with Ugandan President Museveni at State House Entebbe as both leaders sought to deepen cooperation in trade, security, education and infrastructure.On this day in 2016, Turkish President Recep Tayy

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Police Arrest 30 More Suspected Members of Global Alliance in Motion in Mbarara

Police Arrest 30 More Suspected Members of Global Alliance in Motion in Mbarara

MBARARA CITY — Police in Mbarara City have arrested 30 additional individuals suspected to be members of the Global Alliance in Motion, in an ongoing security operation targeting the group’s alleged activities in the area.The suspects were picked up from various residences in Biafra Ce

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How a failed government supply deal put MTK Uganda on the brink of collapse

How a failed government supply deal put MTK Uganda on the brink of collapse

The death of Xavier Kitaka, the founder of MTK Uganda, has put the firm on the brink of collapseMTK Uganda, once regarded as one of Uganda’s biggest agro and animal health companies, has suffered another major legal setback after the High Court ordered it to pay more than Shs 640m to Fre

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Seven top police chiefs vacate offices amid rationalisation questions

Seven top police chiefs vacate offices amid rationalisation questions

At least seven senior police officers at the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) have vacated their offices in a development that has sparked questions about ongoing restructuring within the Uganda Police Force. Sources familiar with the matter told Monitor that the affected offi

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All cross-border markets in Uganda closed over Ebola

All cross-border markets in Uganda closed over Ebola

Tensions are mounting at the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border post in Kasese District following a decision by authorities to temporarily close cross-border markets as part of measures to prevent the possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease.The closure affects the fish and cattle markets, which are j

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Magufuli’s mother Suzana dies, leaders mourn

Magufuli’s mother Suzana dies, leaders mourn

Suzana Magufuli, mother of Tanzania’s late fifth-phase President John Pombe Magufuli, has died at her home in Chato, Geita Region, following a prolonged illness.She died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at around 7:00pm, according to family confirmation.The news was confirmed by the late

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‎Minister Musasizi warns against sabotaging iron ore plant in Rubanda

‎Minister Musasizi warns against sabotaging iron ore plant in Rubanda

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.‎‎Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce d

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Apac District Engineer Arrested Over Alleged Forged Job Documents

Apac District Engineer Arrested Over Alleged Forged Job Documents

According to the Inspectorate, Atim recorded a statement on Monday at the IG Lira Regional Office and is expected to appear before court in Apac District on May 26, 2026.Preliminary investigations indicate that in May 2024, Atim applied for the post of Senior Agricultural Engineer in Apac

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Kenyan Pastor Commits Suicide In Northern Uganda

Kenyan Pastor Commits Suicide In Northern Uganda

Police in Kitgum District are investigating a suspected suicide after a Kenyan national and pastor was found hanging from a mango tree in Orom East Sub-county. The deceased, identified as Fred Nkulala, was an adult pastor and peasant farmer residing in Lobiri Village, Katwotwo Parish in Orom East

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Former WBS TV journalist Robert Wamala, 2 Colleagues killed in elephant attack In Murchison falls

Former WBS TV journalist Robert Wamala, 2 Colleagues killed in elephant attack In Murchison falls

The incident reportedly happened on Sunday evening along the Gulu-Kampala Highway near Karuma, an area known for occasional wildlife crossings from the nearby park.Former WBS journalist Robert Wamala Lumanyika has died in an elephant-related accident near Murchison Falls National Park.

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