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25 Apr '25
A Vietnamese energy mogul has delivered a sobering critique of Africa’s chronic development paralysis, warning that failure to prioritize basics like energy in countries like Kenya is fatal to economic progress.Doanh Chau, president of Vietnam Gas and Energy Science Grou
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23 Apr '25
BBC | Diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US will hold fresh talks in London on Wednesday aimed at securing a ceasefire in the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.The talks come amid growing speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its inv
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22 Apr '25
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has paid tribute to the Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a humble, prayerful, and unifying religious leader who championed the rights of the unborn.Tayebwa, who has met Pope Francis several times at the Vatican, shared some hear
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14 Apr '25
Bugiri Municipality MP and Justice Forum (JEEMA) party president Hon. Asuman Basalirwa has said he will not seek another term as the party’s leader.Speaking openly about his time at the top, Basalirwa said he feels he has done his part and it is time fo
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07 Apr '25
Man United had the better chances at Old Trafford but a forgettable contest against Manchester City got the result it deserved.United endured another frustrating day in front of goal at Old TraffordMaybe there will come a time when Manchester Uni
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06 Apr '25
Government is set to bolster the operations of Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) with coffee value addition equipment to enhance the profitability of farmers and revive the cooperative movement in Eastern Uganda.While speaking at the union’s 64th Annual General Meeting in Mbale on Friday, S
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14 Mar '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, holds one of the most powerful positions in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).His salary, estimated at UGX 15 mil
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12 Mar '25
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
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12 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi
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12 Mar '25
On 11 March 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda's Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made public that he had sent the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) special forces to Juba, South Sudan.He said the operation, codenamed 'Mlinzi wa Kimya' (The Silent Guardian),