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After 40 Years, Biya Creates Vice-Presidency, Appoints Son as Successor-in-Waiting

After 40 Years, Biya Creates Vice-Presidency, Appoints Son as Successor-in-Waiting

Biya Appoints Son Franck Emmanuel as Cameroon’s First Vice-President in Four DecadesCameroon’s President Paul Biya has appointed a vice-president for the first time in his more than four-decade rule following controversial constitutional amendments passed by parliament, in a move that

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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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Tension mounts as Makerere guild candidates prepare to face off at single rally venue

Tension mounts as Makerere guild candidates prepare to face off at single rally venue

After weeks of charged rallies, the rivalry is now set to test nerves in Makerere Kikoni, where both camps say they will hold events at Nalika Lane on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.Tension is rising in the race for the next Guild President of Makerere University after the two candidates announced

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Ex-RCC Hudu Hussein Slams Govt Over Lack of Support for Daycare Centres After Deadly Kampala Attack

Ex-RCC Hudu Hussein Slams Govt Over Lack of Support for Daycare Centres After Deadly Kampala Attack

Former Masaka Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Hussein Hudu has condemned the government following a deadly attack at a Kampala daycare centre that claimed the lives of four young children.Hudu criticized the state for allegedly failing to support early childhood institutions, saying, “T

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I have spies in Bobi Wine’s camp - Bebe Cool

I have spies in Bobi Wine’s camp - Bebe Cool

Bebe Cool said he managed to infiltrate Bobi Wine’s political structures and gather information that weakened the National Unity Platform’s mobilisation efforts. Musician Bebe Cool has claimed that he planted spies within the camp of his longtime rival, Bobi Wine, and used them to moni

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Mubiru was suspended twice by the engineers board for misconduct. He defeated them twice in court

Mubiru was suspended twice by the engineers board for misconduct. He defeated them twice in court

Fredrick Mubiru who defeated the Engineers Registration Board twice in courtFredrick Mubiru, a veteran civil engineer, has won a legal battle against the Engineers Registration Board after the High Court ruled that his suspension from practice was unfair and unlawful.In early 2024,

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Loice Natukunda: Gen Otafiire’s young and stylish wife who can’t stand still

Loice Natukunda: Gen Otafiire’s young and stylish wife who can’t stand still

Loice Natkukunda, the young, beautiful, but ambitious wife of Gen Kahinda Otafiire, who seems eager to wield the power her husband once didLoice Natukunda Otafiire is young, stylish, beautiful, and ambitious.She is also the wife of Gen Kahinda Otafiire, the minister of Internal Affa

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Pakistan agrees to repay $3.5 billion to UAE after Abu Dhabi demands immediate return of debt

Pakistan agrees to repay $3.5 billion to UAE after Abu Dhabi demands immediate return of debt

Pakistan agrees to repay $3.5 billion to UAE after Abu Dhabi demands immediate return of debtNew Delhi/Islamabad, April 4 Facing mounting pressure, Pakistan has agreed to fully repay approximately “USD 3.5 billion” in deposits and loans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of A

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Mother arrested for allegedly cutting off daughter’s toe as punishment

Mother arrested for allegedly cutting off daughter’s toe as punishment

Police in the Western North Region have arrested a woman accused of cutting off her 9-year-old daughter’s toe, with the child currently receiving treatment.A nine-year-old girl is receiving treatment at a hospital in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region after her mother alleg

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