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Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Senate President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any woman.One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by

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Tayebwa Condemns Journalist Assaults Amid Kawempe North By-Election

Tayebwa Condemns Journalist Assaults Amid Kawempe North By-Election

The upcoming Kawempe North by-election, set for March 13, 2025, has been overshadowed by alarming incidents of violence against journalists covering the campaign period.Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the attacks, raising concerns about their i

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Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day

Menstrual Hygiene Concerns Take Center Stage Ahead of 2025 Women’s Day

As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting millions of girls.They warn that inadequate access to sanitary products and clean water continues to hinder girls’ edu

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Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

Museveni urges use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to strengthen justice system

President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and affordablemeans of justice.He made the call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 rec

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Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Germany's action comes after the European Union and the United Kingdom, Sweden as well as Canada, announced plans to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda.Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new devel

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Tensions Rise in Parliament as Opposition MPs Confront Minister Over Kawempe By-Election Violence

Tensions Rise in Parliament as Opposition MPs Confront Minister Over Kawempe By-Election Violence

The violence during the Kawempe North by-election has led to a heated debate in Parliament, with opposition MPs challenging government officials over the role of security forces in the unrest.The government has di

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Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

BBC | An elderly man has been killed and four other people have been wounded in what police say was a terrorist stabbing attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa.It happened at the HaMifratz Central train and bus station, and the attacker was shot dead at the scene by

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Journalist Kayongo Claims Baryomunsi, UCC Boss Excluded as Balaam, Military Meet Media Owners

Journalist Kayongo Claims Baryomunsi, UCC Boss Excluded as Balaam, Military Meet Media Owners

Journalist Robert Kayongo has strongly criticized State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Ateenyi for convening a high-level meeting with media owners, the military, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) without involving the responsible mi

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How Wakiso Fraudster Tricked  Court To Okay Fraudulent Withdrawal Of 689M From Tycoon Karekezi’s DFCU Account

How Wakiso Fraudster Tricked Court To Okay Fraudulent Withdrawal Of 689M From Tycoon Karekezi’s DFCU Account

usinessman Gerald Ngabirano, a resident of Nankuwade, Bulenga, Wakiso District, has been remanded after allegedly forging legal documents to unlawfully withdraw over Shs 689 million from a dfcu bank account belonging to another businessman, Stephen Karekezi.

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"Stop Spying on Us" Lawyer Sarah Bireete Warns Govt of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

"Stop Spying on Us" Lawyer Sarah Bireete Warns Govt of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Ugandan human rights lawyer and activist Sarah Bireete has accused the government of illegally tapping phone calls and leaking private conversations to the public.She expressed her concerns on her X account, calli

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