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11 Jul '25
The Ugandan business community is mourning following the sudden death of Marvin Beine “Boyo” Bitature, nephew of Simba Group chairman Patrick Bitature. Marvin passed away on
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07 Jul '25
Uganda is mourning the reported passing of Maj. Gen. James Kizza Ssebagala, a respected senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The news has sparked grief across the country, especially among those who served with him.Social media has been
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03 Jul '25
Former South African Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza has died at a Johannesburg hospital after a short illness.He was 64.His death was confirmed by the African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday, with Secretary General Fikile Mbalula describing Mabuza as a patriot, freedom fig
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31 May '25
At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rain in central Nigeria, officials have told the BBC.The downpours lasted for several hours, said the head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), Abullahi Baba-Arah.He added that "surging
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01 May '25
A very sad and painful moment was witnessed at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday when the body of 27-year-old Teddy Namata arrived in a casket.Teddy had travelled to Saudi Arabia last year to work and earn money for her family. Instead of coming b
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28 Apr '25
Hundreds of traders are grappling with catastrophic losses following last night fire that gutted Ndeeba in Kasumba Zone Lubaga DivisionThe worst-hit were those dealing in timber and woodworking machinery, whose livelihoods were reduced to ashes overnight.Frustrated by recurring fire
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25 Apr '25
Israel deleted a social media post expressing sorrow for the death of Pope Francis, the Telegraph UK reportedA message on the country’s verified X account that read “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing”, was taken down hours after it was posted on Monday.
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25 Apr '25
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as a global symbol of humility, integrity, and a tireless advocate against corruption.Kamya made the remarks during a memorial held at Lubaga Cathed
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22 Apr '25
The Papal Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco, has officially communicated the death of a prince of the Catholic Church to the Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemwogerere, and to the entire Catholic community in Uganda.In a solemn message, the nuncio relayed that Pope Francis, at exactl
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22 Apr '25
Italy’s top football league, Serie A, has postponed all Easter Monday fixtures in honour of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 after battling double pneumonia.The Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A announced the decision on Sunday evening, stating that both Serie A and Pri