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Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated

Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated

SpaceX collaborated with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to shut down thousands of unauthorized terminals, degrading Russian command and control at a critical moment.Starting February 4, 2026, thousands of Starlink terminals operated by Russian forces went dark. In the weeks that followed, U

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Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

An official attached to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Joshua Ekule, has been remanded to prison after being accused of extorting money from residents seeking national identity cards.Ekule was arrested during an operation by Soroti Resident District Commissi

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Bukedea Residents Demand Full Accountability for Among’s Conduct, Abuse of Office

Bukedea Residents Demand Full Accountability for Among’s Conduct, Abuse of Office

BUKEDEA DISTRICT, Uganda — Calls for accountability and an independent investigation have intensified in Bukedea District and across the Teso sub-region following allegations of electoral malpractice, intimidation and abuse of office linked to former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet

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Chimpanzee critically injures four-year-old girl in Kagadi

Chimpanzee critically injures four-year-old girl in Kagadi

Fear and grief have resurfaced in Karuswiga Village after a chimpanzee attacked and critically injured a four-year-old girl, renewing concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in the area.The child, identified as Kengonzi Pricia, was attacked on Friday evening at her family home and

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Otafiire says Kiryowa Kiwanuka was the key architect of Sovereignty Law

Otafiire says Kiryowa Kiwanuka was the key architect of Sovereignty Law

Kahinda Otafiire speaking to journalists after swearing in. He distanced himself from the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, which was passed into law by the 11th ParliamentThe minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has distanced himself from the recently passed Pro

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EXCLUSIVE: Anita Among blue-eyed boys and girls to face investigation in the mix of the storm

EXCLUSIVE: Anita Among blue-eyed boys and girls to face investigation in the mix of the storm

Former Speaker Anita Among’s blue-eyed boys and girls are finding themselves in the corridor of corruption and financial storm as several legislators, parliamentary officials and political mobilisers face investigations over their close links to the former powerful Speaker and alleged dealings

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354 MPs Sworn in as Rain and Political Rhetoric Define Day Two

354 MPs Sworn in as Rain and Political Rhetoric Define Day Two

Amelia Kyambadde returned to Parliament as Mawokota North MPA total of 170 Members of Parliament-elect were sworn in on Thursday, bringing the cumulative number to 354 as heavy rain, military precision and renewed Speakership ambitions shaped the second day of Uganda’s 12th Parliament sw

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Parliament: Namuganza Pledges Integrity, Anti-Corruption Crusade as She Prepares to Take Oath

Parliament: Namuganza Pledges Integrity, Anti-Corruption Crusade as She Prepares to Take Oath

Kampala—On the eve of her swearing-in, Hon. Princess Persis Namuganza, Member-elect for Bukono County and aspirant for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, has delivered a stirring message of gratitude, resolve, and unwavering commitment to integrity and national transformation.Addressing fel

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Only Museveni can pardon Besigye, says Baryomunsi

Only Museveni can pardon Besigye, says Baryomunsi

Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition behemoth who has been in detention for more than one year, is unlikely to regain his freedom before the conclusion of court proceedings against him, the minister of Information Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has said.Speaking to journalists after being sworn in for a

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You Can’t Replace Corruption With Corruption” — Activist Justice Hunter Attacks Mao, Among Over Speakership Bid

You Can’t Replace Corruption With Corruption” — Activist Justice Hunter Attacks Mao, Among Over Speakership Bid

Activist Justice Hunter has entered the debate over the Speakership race, criticising both Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao and Speaker Anita Among in remarks that have triggered renewed political discussion online.Hunter questioned Mao’s ability to lead an anti-co

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