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Three Hours Late and It's Black Smoke

Three Hours Late and It's Black Smoke

The first day of the papal conclave ended without a new pope, as black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 9:01pm local time—nearly three hours after the expected time—signaling that no cardinal had secured the required majority in the initial vote.The black smoke leaves

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Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Torture

Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Torture

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala Archdiocese has strongly condemned torture, illegal detention, and widespread human rights violations in Uganda, warning that no society can thrive while violating the dignity of its citizens.He made the remarks on Sunday during the consecration of St

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Royal Family hopes nothing distracts from VE Day commemorations

Royal Family hopes nothing distracts from VE Day commemorations

BBC | The Royal Family is hoping "nothing will detract or distract" from VE Day commemorations this week, which fall days after Prince Harry's interview.The King and Queen are looking forward to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the end

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UJA Dismisses Claims of Planned Procession on Press Freedom Day

UJA Dismisses Claims of Planned Procession on Press Freedom Day

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has refuted reports suggesting it is organising a street procession to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, calling the claims false and misleading.In a statement ,UJA President Mathias Rukundo clarified that the association has not planned any publ

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World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral

World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral

BBC | Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend.The head of the Catholic Church died of a stroke on Monday, aged 88, less than 24 hours after leading an Easter address.

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Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin

Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin

The Vatican has announced detailed arrangements for the farewell of the late Pope Francis, whose body will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 11am local time to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning.The solemn procession will begin at the chapel of Casa Sa

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NUP's Nalukoola Sues Attorney General for Abuse During Kawempe North Nomination Process

NUP's Nalukoola Sues Attorney General for Abuse During Kawempe North Nomination Process

Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North by-election, has filed a case against the Attorney General after claiming “inhuman treatment” by security forces on his nomination day, February 26, 2025.Nalukoola's complaint focuses on the al

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Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo

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Three bailed after nude anti-corruption protest at parliament

Three bailed after nude anti-corruption protest at parliament

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to three anti-corruption protestors who staged a nude protest at Parliament earlier this month.The trio was on Thursday granted a noncash bond of Shs1 milli

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3 Confirmed dead as Bobi Wine’s convoy proceeds to political rally in Masaka

3 Confirmed dead as Bobi Wine’s convoy proceeds to political rally in Masaka

The police at Nsangi are currently investigating a fatal road accident in which three people died as National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, proceeds to a political rally in Masaka City.According to police, the accident involved a Toyota Hia

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