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British soldier detained in Kenya over rape allegation

British soldier detained in Kenya over rape allegation

BBC - A UK soldier has been accused of raping a woman near a British army training camp in Kenya where another soldier has previously been accused of murder.The alleged rape happened last month close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) near the town of Nanyuki,

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UPDF Officer on the Spot Over Constructing House in a Wetland in Kitagwenda

UPDF Officer on the Spot Over Constructing House in a Wetland in Kitagwenda

A UPDF officer, Lt. Col. Harold Twinomujuni Akiniagi, is under the spotlight for allegedly encroaching on the Rwentuha Wetland, located along the Kitagwenda–Kamwenge road in Kitagwenda Town Council, Kitagwenda District.The accusations come from district environmental authorities who clai

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Ceasefire Frays as M23 Rebels Recall Doha Delegates

Ceasefire Frays as M23 Rebels Recall Doha Delegates

The M23/AFC rebel coalition has recalled its delegation from peace talks in Doha, Qatar, after more than a month of closed-door negotiations with the Congolese government—signalling the apparent collapse of a ceasefire deal brokered with international support.The rebel withdrawal, led by

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Former South Kivu Governo Joins M23 Cause in Goma

Former South Kivu Governo Joins M23 Cause in Goma

Marcelin Cishambo, the former governor of South Kivu province, has arrived in the North Kivu capital of Goma, the M23 group have said.Cishambo was accompanied by a delegation of political figures, businessmen, opposition members, and members of the Congolese diaspora, according to Lawrence

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335 Nationals, Refugees Youth Gain Skills for Self-Reliance in Adjumani

335 Nationals, Refugees Youth Gain Skills for Self-Reliance in Adjumani

Adjumani District is witnessing a transformative wave as vocational training programs equip 335 nationals and refugee youth with practical skills, fostering self-reliance and economic empowerment.The beneficiaries have completed a three-month training in various vocational disciplines incl

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Penalty Shootout Aptly Decides UPDF–RDF Friendly Match in Ntungamo

Penalty Shootout Aptly Decides UPDF–RDF Friendly Match in Ntungamo

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) locked horns on Saturday, May 31, in a dramatic football face-off at Kyamate Playground in Ntungamo Municipality, capping a day of military drills with boots on the pitch and boots in the stands.In

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Why getting married abroad could land you with a HUGE bill from the taxman

Why getting married abroad could land you with a HUGE bill from the taxman

Couples marrying abroad could be landed with a huge inheritance tax bill if their foreign wedding is not legally binding, a husband and wife have warned.Antonia Medlicott, 49, and Tim Pindar, 44, tied the knot in 2009 in the wedding of their dreams in&nbs

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Floods kill at least 110 people after heavy rain in Nigeria

Floods kill at least 110 people after heavy rain in Nigeria

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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NRM Electoral Commission Introduces Mobile Money Option for Aspirants

NRM Electoral Commission Introduces Mobile Money Option for Aspirants

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has officially issued a circular outlining the nomination and expression of interest fees for aspirants ahead of the 2025 internal party elections.The directive comes with two payment options bank deposit or mobile money aimed at

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Kisoro MP Urges Municipal Leaders to Prioritize Essential Services Over Delayed Market Project

Kisoro MP Urges Municipal Leaders to Prioritize Essential Services Over Delayed Market Project

Hon. Kwizera Urges Kisoro Leaders to Prioritize Residents’ Needs Over Matip MarketKisoro, Uganda – The Member of Parliament for Bukimbiri County, Hon. Eddie Kwizera, has called upon Kisoro Municipal authorities to shift their foc

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