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Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the

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Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Uganda cancelled its $3 billion SGR contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi and has called for a PLU demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala.Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cl

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Muhoozi Orders Lukwago’s Release, Mobilises Supporters for Turkish Embassy Protest

Muhoozi Orders Lukwago’s Release, Mobilises Supporters for Turkish Embassy Protest

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday announced that opposition politician Erias Lukwago would be released from detention while calling on supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to demonstrate at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala later this week.Lukwa

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Sleep Can Wait: How Multichoice Has Turned the World Cup Into a Nationwide Experience

Sleep Can Wait: How Multichoice Has Turned the World Cup Into a Nationwide Experience

As the world unites around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, MultiChoice Uganda has gone beyond traditional advertising to create an immersive campaign that has transformed the tournament into a visible, shared experience across Kampala and beyond.Built around the powerful campaign messages “Slee

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Ex President Farmaajo: Somalia Facing Dangerous Breakdown of State Institutions

Ex President Farmaajo: Somalia Facing Dangerous Breakdown of State Institutions

MOGADISHU, Somalia: Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration, warning that Somalia is entering a “critical and dangerous phase” marked by weakening state institutions, deepening political divisions and growing

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Arsenal transfers: The four major signings club want to make after Champions League loss

Arsenal transfers: The four major signings club want to make after Champions League loss

Arsenal are expected to prioritise strengthening their attack as part of a plan to refresh the squad that came so close to Champions League glory.Arsenal were beaten on penalties by the reigning European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, on Saturday evening after the game finished 1-1 follow

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Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President

Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President

The two-day state visit, which ran from May 31 to June 1, saw President Erdoğan hold talks with Ugandan President Museveni at State House Entebbe as both leaders sought to deepen cooperation in trade, security, education and infrastructure.On this day in 2016, Turkish President Recep Tayy

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Kadaga’s Turkey Visit Sparks Fresh Political Debate After State House Meeting

Kadaga’s Turkey Visit Sparks Fresh Political Debate After State House Meeting

Former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has once again found herself at the center of political conversation following her recent trip to Istanbul. Kadaga shared a message on X, formerly Twitter, describing a “crispy and cool morning” at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference

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Fred Lumbuye dispels arrest reports, says social media pages hacked

Fred Lumbuye dispels arrest reports, says social media pages hacked

Fred Lumbuye has dismissed reports of his arrest, saying hackers hijacked his social media pages and spread false claims about him quitting political activism.Fred Lumbuye denied reports that he had been arrested in Turkey.He said hackers took over his social media accounts and post

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Champions League 2026/27 already has 16 teams through; see list

Champions League 2026/27 already has 16 teams through; see list

The 2026/27 Champions League gained NEW members this weekend and has now reached 16 QUALIFIED TEAMS.In Turkey, Galatasaray beat Antalyaspor 4-2 on Saturday (9), were crowned Turkish champions, and punched their ticket.OneFootball VideosIn Germany, RB Leipzig defeated St. Paul

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