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Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

Grassroots democracy is alive and vibrant in Tororo District as village chairperson elections kick off, drawing large crowds and spirited contenders.However, political analysts are raising red flags over the heavy spending that is characterising the campaigns, warning that it could erode t

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Fire Guts Nyumanzi Market Structures, Traders Left Devastated

Fire Guts Nyumanzi Market Structures, Traders Left Devastated

A section of traders at Nyumanzi Market in Ajugopi Parish, Dzaipi Sub-county comprising both nationals and refugees are counting heavy losses following a devastating fire outbreak on Sunday evening.James Ondoga Okido, the Dzaipi Sub-county Local Council III Chairperson, said the

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Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

BBC | Canadians will cast their ballots on Monday in a pivotal election that has been completely transformed by US President Donald Trump.The Conservatives appeared certain to win any contest by a landslide at the start of the year, until Trump's tariffs and barbs about ma

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Australia PM candidate says Aboriginal welcomes 'overdone'

Australia PM candidate says Aboriginal welcomes 'overdone'

BBC | Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton has said Indigenous "welcome to country" ceremonies are "overdone" and shouldn't be performed at sporting games or military commemorations.The short ceremonies have become standard practice in Australia to open events and ac

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Museveni Tips Ssembabule Residents on Wealth Creation

Museveni Tips Ssembabule Residents on Wealth Creation

President Museveni has emphasized the need for irrigation, pasture planting, and modern farming practices to boost agricultural productivity and stabilize markets.He made the remarks while addressing a public rally at Sembabule playgrounds in Sembabule town council on Sunday.Hi

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South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US grow

South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US grow

BBC | A senior figure from South Africa's ruling ANC party has defended his country's sovereignty amid growing tensions with the US over race relations and a new land law."We are a free country, we're a sovereign country. We're not a province of the United States and that

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Feminist Activists Push for Radical Change in Global Financial Systems

Feminist Activists Push for Radical Change in Global Financial Systems

As global demands for systemic change intensify, feminist leaders are rising to confront the deep inequalities upheld by institutions like the IMF and World Bank.From grassroots gatherings to international summits, feminist leaders and economic justice activists are boldly challenging thes

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Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Political analysts are raising fresh alarms over increasing corruption in Uganda’s political landscape, warning that the buying and selling of political parties is enriching a few political group leaders while steadily undermining democratic processes.This growing trend is already compli

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Sheikh Gugumiza Sworn In as New Kayunga District Kadhi

Sheikh Gugumiza Sworn In as New Kayunga District Kadhi

Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Gugumiza has been officially sworn in as the new Kadhi of Kayunga Muslim District during a ceremony held at the District Main Mosque.The oath of office was administered by Haj Yunus Kamya, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Electoral Commission Regional Commission

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Biden Meets Among at the Vatican

Biden Meets Among at the Vatican

KAMPALA | United States President Joe Biden and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among shared a moment of rare cordiality at the Vatican, where they attended the funeral rites for Pope Francis.The meeting, captured in photographs showing the two smiling warmly for the camera, came against a bac

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