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Gold and coffee exports hit record highs amid global donor funding cuts

Gold and coffee exports hit record highs amid global donor funding cuts

Uganda reports a record $6.5 billion in coffee and gold export earnings for 2025, providing a vital economic boost as the country faces significant cuts in global donor funding.Uganda's coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabic

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Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election Chaos

Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election Chaos

The army says vote protection claims will not justify chaos as Uganda heads into the 2026 general election.Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election ChaosThe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has warned that it will not tolerate any form of disruption during the

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My Life Is in Danger, Says Dismissed Prisons Officer Lawrence Ampe

My Life Is in Danger, Says Dismissed Prisons Officer Lawrence Ampe

Former Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) officer Lawrence Ampe, who was dismissed from service earlier this week, has expressed fear for his personal safety, claiming that his life is at risk following his removal from the force.Ampe was dismissed for engaging in partisan politics after using h

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Government Sets Stage for Transparent Mineral Trade at Ntungamo New Market Centre

Government Sets Stage for Transparent Mineral Trade at Ntungamo New Market Centre

Ntungamo—On Friday 19th, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development under the Government of Uganda hosted a high-profile Mineral Markets Sensitization Workshop at the newly established Ntungamo Mineral Market Facility, marking a critical step in formalizing the country’s mineral value cha

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Luzzi lauds Mayiga as Kasubi tombs restoration nears completion

Luzzi lauds Mayiga as Kasubi tombs restoration nears completion

Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Abraham Luzzi has commended the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, for steering the completion of the long and complex restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, one of Uganda’s most significant cultural heritage sites.The Kasubi Tombs,

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Police arrest 70 in midnight operation across Kampala

Police arrest 70 in midnight operation across Kampala

Police in Kampala arrested 70 men during a midnight operation targeting crime hot spots to improve safety during the festive season.KAMPALA, Uganda — Police arrested 70 men during a midnight sweep of crime hot spots in the capital city early Saturday morning, according to authorities.

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Uganda Shillings Strengthens as Exports and Investor Confidence Rise – BoU

Uganda Shillings Strengthens as Exports and Investor Confidence Rise – BoU

Kampala — The Uganda shilling strengthened strongly in 2025, becoming one of the best-performing currencies in the region, helped by higher export earnings, increased foreign investment and reforms in the foreign exchange market, the Bank of Uganda has said.In its November Monetary Polic

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Why The EU Dropped Frozen Russian Assets Plan And Opted For $105 Billion Loan To Fund Ukraine

Why The EU Dropped Frozen Russian Assets Plan And Opted For $105 Billion Loan To Fund Ukraine

Belgium’s objections, Russian legal threats and unresolved liability questions forced the EU to drop the reparations-loan proposal and approve fresh borrowing for Ukraine.Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission Presiden

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WW3 fears explode after Russian tanker blows up and Putin vows to retaliate

WW3 fears explode after Russian tanker blows up and Putin vows to retaliate

The Russian leader issued a chilling warning following the Ukrainian drone attack in the Mediterranean.Russian President Putin Hosts Annual Call-In-Show, 'Direct Line With Vladimir Putin'Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image: Getty)Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will

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Most attacking keeper in league' - why Raya is key for Arsenal

Most attacking keeper in league' - why Raya is key for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024Image source, Getty Images

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