Sudden Defection: NUP Youths Join NRM in Opposition Stronghold
At least 20 youths claiming to be supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kabembe Trading Centre, Mukono District, have
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The untold story of Diddy's dad and his twisted crimes
As the world is gripped by Sean Diddy Combs' criminal trial and wonders what could have possibly led him into such depths of deprav
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Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer
The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma
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Shia Leader Questions Expiring National IDs and Saudi Influence at Eid al-Adha Prayers
The leader of Shia Muslim community, Hajj Omar Bongo, has criticised the government for issuing national identity cards with expiry dates, arguing that citizenship is permanent and should not be treated as a renewable commodity.He made the remarks on Saturday during Eid al-Adha prayers hel
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Rotary Club of Muyenga Installs Mugume as 38th President
The Rotary Club of Muyenga has installed Rotarian Alex B. Mugume as its 38th President, taking over from Rotarian Edward Katimbo Mugwanya in a colourful ceremony marked by music, tradition, and pledges of continued service.The event, held in Kampala, featured the symbolic raising of Rotary
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Uganda Cranes Fail Cameroon Test
Cameroon 3-0 Uganda Uganda Cranes endured a tough night in Marrakech, falling 3-0 to a dominant Cameroon side in an international friendly played on Friday at the Stadium de Marrakech Annexe Pitch.The Cameroonians controlled proceedings from start to finish, with goals fr
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Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday
Israel has carried out several air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, saying it was targeting Hezbollah's drone production.The attack on Thursday night, the eve of Eid Al Adha, one of the most important celebrations in Islam, followed evacuation warnings for several bui
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Ceasefire Frays as M23 Rebels Recall Doha Delegates
The M23/AFC rebel coalition has recalled its delegation from peace talks in Doha, Qatar, after more than a month of closed-door negotiations with the Congolese government—signalling the apparent collapse of a ceasefire deal brokered with international support.The rebel withdrawal, led by
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Another Opposition Leader Courts M23 Rebels as DR Congo's Parallel Authority Gains Momentum
Rex Kazadi Kanda, a 2023 presidential contender and leader of the EKOKI movement, has officially met M23 rebel leadership in Goma, signalling growing civilian-political alignment with the armed coalition's breakaway government in eastern DR Congo.Kazadi’s meeting on Mond
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Uganda Strains Under New Wave of Displacement as Regional Conflicts Intensify
Uganda continues to face an escalating refugee crisis, with nearly 190,000 individuals, including almost 36,000 newborns, registered in 2024 alone.The figures, released by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with support from UNHCR, paint a stark picture of the human toll of unrelenting