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Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz in response to joint US-Israel attacks about two months ago.KAMPALA: Senior executives of Vitol Bahrain E.C, Ugan

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Former Congo leader Joseph Kabila declared a fugitive amid a treason conviction

Former Congo leader Joseph Kabila declared a fugitive amid a treason conviction

Kinshasa, April 2026 — Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila, who ruled the vast Central African nation for nearly two decades, has been declared a fugitive by state authorities following a treason conviction that marks a dramatic shift from power for one of Africa’s

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Iran KILLS 5000 U.S Marines on USS Tripoli? Iran’s Cruise Missiles POUND U.S Amphibious Assault Ship

Iran KILLS 5000 U.S Marines on USS Tripoli? Iran’s Cruise Missiles POUND U.S Amphibious Assault Ship

Iran KILLS 5000 U.S Marines on USS Tripoli? Iran’s Cruise Missiles POUND U.S Amphibious Assault ShipDid Iran just attack a U.S. warship carrying thousands of Marines?And could this mark a dangerous new phase in the conflict?Because according to Iranian sources… A massive

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Kitara to Mao: “I’m Not Dying to Go to Parliament”

Kitara to Mao: “I’m Not Dying to Go to Parliament”

Tony Kitara, a former parliamentary candidate for the Laroo-Pece Division, has insisted that his decision to challenge the election of Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao is purely legal and not driven by personal ambition.Tony Kitara, a former parliamentary candidat

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Inside Gem M7’s Upcoming Cabinet Reshuffle & Why Gen Ronnie Balya Is the Man to Watch

Inside Gem M7’s Upcoming Cabinet Reshuffle & Why Gen Ronnie Balya Is the Man to Watch

Knowledgeable sources have insisted that Gen Ronnie Balya, currently an Ambassador, is going to be hard to ignore as Gen Museveni’s 9th term cabinet construction takes shape. In other words, he is destined to eat big come July.With the swearing-in ceremony being slated for next month, th

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20 Cattle Stolen During Easter Raids in Kapchorwa

20 Cattle Stolen During Easter Raids in Kapchorwa

A total of 20 head of cattle were stolen during the Easter period in a series of coordinated raids in Kaplelko Ward, West Division of Kapchorwa Municipality.According to Sipi Regional Police Spokesperson Fredmark Chesang, the thefts occurred in three separate night attacks targeting differ

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Man Utd ‘in contact’ for €30m-plus signing they want completed ‘as soon as possible’

Man Utd ‘in contact’ for €30m-plus signing they want completed ‘as soon as possible’

Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegovic, Man Utd badgeManchester United hope to wrap up the signing of a Bosnian winger with all haste and a deal is projected to cost in excess of €30m, though there is stiff competition from three Premier League rivals.As far as arrivals go, the stories

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Rukiga: Vendors Worry as MP Caroline Kamusiime, Husband Move to Fence Rushebeya Market Land

Rukiga: Vendors Worry as MP Caroline Kamusiime, Husband Move to Fence Rushebeya Market Land

Rushebeya Market that is under contentionVendors at Rushebeya Market in Rukiga District are gripped by uncertainty following the move by outgoing Woman Member of Parliament Caroline Kamusiime Muhwezi and her husband, Andrew Muhwezi, to fence off the disputed market land.Traders oper

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The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to

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Obongi MP-Elect Fungaroo Calls for Opposition Unity, Optimism Ahead of 12th Parliament

Obongi MP-Elect Fungaroo Calls for Opposition Unity, Optimism Ahead of 12th Parliament

Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has urged citizens to remain hopeful about the performance of the incoming Parliament as the country prepares to usher in its 12th August House next month.Speaking during NBS Morning Br

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