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28 Mar '25
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides
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24 Mar '25
Burkina Faso's recent pronouncement of free education for all citizens, plus the provision of free textbooks for primary school children, ha
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17 Mar '25
General Elly Tumwine, a celebrated yet polarizing figure in Uganda’s military and political history, left behind a complex legacy after his retirement and passing. Known for his unwavering loyalty to President Yoweri Museveni and his key role in the National R
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14 Mar '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, holds one of the most powerful positions in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).His salary, estimated at UGX 15 mil
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12 Mar '25
Uniforms that were confiscated from the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kavule were seen being worn by people at a rally held by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kawempe Mbogo.This has raised questions about the ongoing political drama in Uganda, especially as top NR
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11 Mar '25
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier has stirred controversy after publicly engaging in partisan politics, an act that directly violates the UPDF Act of 2005. The soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, shared campaign posters of himself in full
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07 Mar '25
As campaigns for the Kawempe North by-election continue, Uganda's political environment is becoming more tense. Security forces have arrested 24 opposition supporters, raising concerns about political repression and the use of military symbols.
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07 Mar '25
JAT forces rained impunity on opposition NUP supporters with still and video images leaving even regime apologists cringingThe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially confirmed that the gunmen terrorizing residents in Kawempe are part of their own
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07 Mar '25
BBC | A PhD student who has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women "may turn out to be one of the most prolific sexual predators that we've ever seen in this country", according to the lead detective on the case.Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, 28, attacked two women
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05 Mar '25
Tension erupted at Wandegeya Police Station earlier this morning when uniformed officers were caught on camera attacking journalist Steven Mbidde as he attempted to interview National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya.