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Air traffic controller ‘was asleep’ when holiday flight arrived at blacked-out airport.

Air traffic controller ‘was asleep’ when holiday flight arrived at blacked-out airport.

It's not uncommon for aircraft to need to circle airports occasionally, typically due to another flight running behind schedule, or a temporary blockage on the runway. But yesterday evening, travellers aboard Air Corsica flight XK777 endured an additional thirty minutes airborne above Corsica's N

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Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industryEmirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing muscles over the fast growing Ugandan market. Every week thousands of Ugandans dep

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Three Family Members Killed, 20 Injured in Luwero Accident

Three Family Members Killed, 20 Injured in Luwero Accident

The crash occurred at around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday near the Weighbridge Station in Luwero Town Council. It involved a bus heading to Kampala from Gulu, registration number SSD 251Z, and a truck, registration number UAV 190Q, traveling in the opposite direction.Three members of the same fami

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Iganga leaders fault campaign posters blocking road signs for increased carnage.

Iganga leaders fault campaign posters blocking road signs for increased carnage.

One of the roundabouts in Iganga town covered by campaign posters and banners . Politicians have warned that such practices are increasing road accidents and endangering motorists.Iganga, Uganda: Politicians in Iganga District have expressed growing concern over the increasing number of ro

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Link Bus Driver Jailed over Reckless Driving.

Link Bus Driver Jailed over Reckless Driving.

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Wadulo Musa, the driver of a bus registered as UAV 701C under YY Company, following a serious road crash in Buikwe District. The incident left several people injured and claimed multiple lives, prompting swift action from the police and judicial authoritie

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Reckless Driver Ends Woman’s Life In A Car Accident Along Kampala -Jinja Highway

Reckless Driver Ends Woman’s Life In A Car Accident Along Kampala -Jinja Highway

A tragic road accident occurred on the morning of October 24, 2025, at around 9:00 a.m. at Lands Junction along the Kampala–Jinja Highway in Mukono Municipality, Mukono District. The crash involved a Mercedes Benz semi-trailer registration number SSD 842Z/SSD 336Z, driven by 45-year-old Ibrahim

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Seven die in Lake Kyoga boat accident

Seven die in Lake Kyoga boat accident

A boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized near Kiryanga Village in Acii Sub-county.According to the territorial maritime police in Amolatar, the incident occurred at around 11:00 a

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Who Says Degree Holders Can’t Use Taxis? Rwomushana Defends Ordinary Ugandans, Blasts Gashumba

Who Says Degree Holders Can’t Use Taxis? Rwomushana Defends Ordinary Ugandans, Blasts Gashumba

Frank Gashumba, a well-known Ugandan political commentator, recently sparked anger across the country with his comments about university students who use taxis for transport. While speaking on August 4, 2025, Gashumba said it was “unrealistic” for degree hol

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Four Killed in Tororo-Mbale Road Crash Involving Trailer, Motorcycle, and Saloon Car

Four Killed in Tororo-Mbale Road Crash Involving Trailer, Motorcycle, and Saloon Car

At least four people have died following a horrific road accident this evening along the Tororo-Mbale highway near the roundabout by the Tororo sewerage facility.The crash involved a trailer, a motorcycle, and a saloon car.Witnesses say the trailer, registration num

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Bus Driver Killed, Four Others Injured in Katosi-Nyenga Road Crash

Bus Driver Killed, Four Others Injured in Katosi-Nyenga Road Crash

One person has died and four others were injured in a fatal road crash that occurred early Monday morning along the Katosi–Nyenga Road in Buikwe District.According to Traffic Police, the accident happened at around 1:30 AM in Katovu, Ngongwe, and involved a Scania bus, registration numbe

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