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08 Nov '25
The Uganda Police Force has announced a major crackdown on incidents of election-related violence, citing a growing pattern of attacks on officers, destruction of government property, and assaults linked to supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) during campaign activities.In a sta
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07 Nov '25
Despite years of progress in the fight against HIV, the epidemic in Uganda continues to wear skirts and dresses. National data shows that out of an estimated 1.5 million Ugandans living with HIV today, nearly two-thirds are women and girls.Among young people aged 15 to 24, about seven in e
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07 Nov '25
The rumor mill is churning,and this time,it’s a potential blockbuster transfer that could shake up the soccer world. Whispers are growing louder about Manchester City’s prolific striker, Erling Haaland, and a surprising link to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Could the Norwegian sensation be on h
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07 Nov '25
Prison sentences have shadowed some of reggae's biggest names. This is the story of global reggae icons who served time, and how it defined their music and legacy.Global reggae stars who released music from behind barsIncarceration has ended many careers, but for some global reggae
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07 Nov '25
Robert Tinotenda Mugabe, son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, has been issued with a warrant of arrest after failing to appear in court for his routine remand.Harare magistrate Lisa Mutendereki issued the warrant after Mugabe's name was called three times with no response.
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07 Nov '25
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, in partnership with Hoima City, has commenced the construction of the Nyamasoga – Katooke Road under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.This initiative
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07 Nov '25
Tanzanian Star Singer Diamond Platnumz Dumped By His Fiancée Zari on Valentine's DayTanzanian star musician, Diamond Platnumz has been dumped by his fiancée and mother to his two children, Zari Hassan.In an Instagram post on Valentine's Day, Zari, a Ugandan socialite, said she arr
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07 Nov '25
Relationship counsellors caution that while sleep divorce can alleviate immediate stress, it may reduce opportunities for intimacy and emotional bondingRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Sleep divorce involves couples sleeping separately for better rest.Urban couples i
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07 Nov '25
Last week’s Tanzania elections failed to comply with democratic standards, says the African Union, adding to mounting international pressure on President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration over the deadly vote.The AU’s election monitoring arm, which sent a team of 72 observers to T
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06 Nov '25
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has formally communicated to clients that it has entered into an agreement with Absa Bank Uganda for the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business. The deal — which covers personal banking, wealth advisory and related retail products — remains subje