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2026 Battle: Opposition Sounds Alarm As Gov’t Tightens Nut On Vote & Exit Order

2026 Battle: Opposition Sounds Alarm As Gov’t Tightens Nut On Vote & Exit Order

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has reaffirmed that all voters, including Members of Parliament, must leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots in the January 2026 general elections, a directive that has triggered strong opposition criticism and renewed fears of vote riggin

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Museveni Warns Security Againsy Election Violence; ‘Torture, Beatings are Unnecessary’

Museveni Warns Security Againsy Election Violence; ‘Torture, Beatings are Unnecessary’

President Museveni on Wednesday warned security personnel against using excessive force during elections, saying beatings and torture were unnecessary and avoidable, remarks that come amid long-standing accusations by the opposition that security agencies routinely abuse political supporters.

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Bitcoin’s silent exodus hits crypto as long-time buyers cash out

Bitcoin’s silent exodus hits crypto as long-time buyers cash out

More than two months after the token hit a record high above $12 000, Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% and is struggling to find support.Bitcoin’s most entrenched investors are still cashing out — and the pressure is starting to show.More than two months after the token hit a recor

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South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data

South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and inflation data that will shed light on the country’s economic outlook.At 0512 GMT, the rand traded at 16.75 against the dollar, little changed

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Why Martin Zubimendi was training away from Arsenal team-mates after Mikel Arteta decision

Why Martin Zubimendi was training away from Arsenal team-mates after Mikel Arteta decision

Martin Zubimendi completed indoor training on Tuesday as Mikel Arteta manages his heavily-used squad, with Ben White ruled out through injury as Arsenal prepare for their trip to EvertonMartin Zubimendi was missing from Arsenal training on TuesdayMartin Zubimendi was notably absent

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Butaleja teachers starve as corruption and payroll scandal deepens.

Butaleja teachers starve as corruption and payroll scandal deepens.

The Butaleja District Local Government has been plunged into a serious administrative crisis that has denied more than 60 newly recruited education personnel, including headteachers, deputies, and assistants, their pay for several months. This is further characterized by debilitating resource sho

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Achieving lasting remission for HIV.

Achieving lasting remission for HIV.

Around the world, some 40 million people are living with HIV. And though progress in treatment means the infection isn’t the death sentence it once was, researchers have never been able to bring about a cure. Instead, HIV-positive people must take a cocktail of antiretroviral drugs for the rest

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Singer Gloria Bugie fires back at societal pressures to have children.

Singer Gloria Bugie fires back at societal pressures to have children.

Gloria Bugie has revealed that giving birth is far from her current list of priorities, adding that she has much bigger goals she aims to achieve.When asked about the ongoing societal and media pressure women face to settle down and have children, the singer fired back with a sharp respons

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Uganda Election - Museveni Will Win, but the Landscape Has Changed Since His Last Victory.

Uganda Election - Museveni Will Win, but the Landscape Has Changed Since His Last Victory.

On the eve of Uganda's 2021 presidential election, it was clear that regardless of how Ugandans voted, the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, would most likely be declared the winner. Amid mounting repression, accusations of vote rigging, and an internet blackout, that is exactly what transpired. Museve

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Do not post your Christmas travels online – Police warns

Do not post your Christmas travels online – Police warns

The caution comes as security agencies across the country move to a heightened state of alert to ensure peaceful celebrations, especially given the proximity of the period to the 2026 general elections.Police have issued a warning to the public ahead of t

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