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Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsmoke that hangs over Kampala every evening lies a multibillion-dollar economic deadlock. Despite a flurry of executive or

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Two suspected motorcycle thieves tracked, killed by mob on Christmas day

Two suspected motorcycle thieves tracked, killed by mob on Christmas day

SP Michael Kasadha, the Busoga East Police spokesperson confirmed the reportIganga, Uganda: Police in Iganga District are investigating a case of murder by mob action after two unidentified men suspected of motorcycle theft were tracked down and killed by angry residents on Christmas Day.

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Where presidential candidates will spend Christmas season

Where presidential candidates will spend Christmas season

Uganda’s eight presidential candidates will mark Christmas Day at different locations across the country as the 2026 election campaigns intensify, with some contenders slowing down due to funding constraints, health challenges, and logistical hurdles, while others push on with packed schedules.

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MP Ochwa pledges to lobby power extension to Aleles Bridge TC.

MP Ochwa pledges to lobby power extension to Aleles Bridge TC.

Pallisa, Uganda: Agule County Member of Parliament David Ochwa has pledged to lobby government for the extension of electricity to Aleles Bridge Trading Centre in Chelekura Sub-county, describing the area as a future commercial hub linking Pallisa and Ngora districts.Speaking to residents,

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Uganda: Museveni Has Lost Buganda, Says Democratic Front Spokesperson, Moses Kasibante

Uganda: Museveni Has Lost Buganda, Says Democratic Front Spokesperson, Moses Kasibante

The Spokesperson of the Democratic Front (DF), Moses Kasibante, has declared that President Yoweri Museveni has irreversibly lost political support in Buganda, stating that no amount of messaging or political maneuvering can change the prevailing sentiment in the region.Speaking during NBS

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CNN’s Larry Madowo covers Bobi Wine campaign rally.

CNN’s Larry Madowo covers Bobi Wine campaign rally.

CNN’s international correspondent attended the National Unity Platform rally in Kampala, Lubaga Division as Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine held his campaign rally ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. CNN’s international correspondent was one of the journalists giving global m

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Shock as UETCL blows over Sh700bn on unused Bujagali Power.

Shock as UETCL blows over Sh700bn on unused Bujagali Power.

An inquiry into the cost of electricity from the 250MW Bujagali Hydropower Dam has revealed that government has over the past seven years paid USD 213.1 million (about UGX 775 billion) in deemed energy, money paid to Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) for power generated but not taken by the national

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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.Morocco national football teamThe streak began in June 2024 when they edged Zambia 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier,

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BREAKING: Coup Underway in Benin Republic As Military Overthrows Talon’s Government

BREAKING: Coup Underway in Benin Republic As Military Overthrows Talon’s Government

Coup Underway in Benin Republic As Military Overthrows Talon’s GovernmentMilitary officers in Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government.A group of soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, announced the dissolution of the government during a broadcast on B

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Appointment of New Court Martial Paves Way for Trial of Gen Birungi

Appointment of New Court Martial Paves Way for Trial of Gen Birungi

President Museveni has appointed a new leadership of the General Court Martial, clearing the final administrative hurdle for the long-awaited prosecution of former military intelligence chief Major General James Birungi, who has been detained since August on charges that include treason, terroris

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