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US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief

BBC | US tariffs against Canada and Mexico are set to come into effect on Tuesday but their level will be decided by Donald Trump, the US commerce secretary has said.The US president has threatened to impose 25% tariffs, which are a tax on imports, on his two neighbours on

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High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

High Court Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Application for Release

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete

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West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'

West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'

BBC | The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, says a mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau to help resolve an election dispute has left the country after the president threatened to expel it.The team was sent in last month to help reach a "political consensus" on how to hold e

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Blatter and Platini back in court in Swiss Fifa fraud case

Blatter and Platini back in court in Swiss Fifa fraud case

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing Swiss justice for the second time in less than three yearsBBC - Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing Swiss justice for the second time in less than three yearsFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter and French fo

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Chaotic Scenes in Kawempe as Museveni Deploys More JATT Operatives & UPF to Work on Nalukoola’s Fans

Chaotic Scenes in Kawempe as Museveni Deploys More JATT Operatives & UPF to Work on Nalukoola’s Fans

Tensions ran high in Kawempe North today as security forces heavily deployed to monitor the campaign rally of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Erias Nalukoola.President Museveni’s government ordered addit

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President Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Protect Ugandan Musicians

President Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Protect Ugandan Musicians

President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light to a new Copyright Management System, aimed at safeguarding musicians’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work.Following a meeting with key officials and musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, the presiden

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Bedbugs Infest Kampala Taxis

Bedbugs Infest Kampala Taxis

The growing number of complaints has drawn the attention of taxi operators. Mustifa Mayambala, vice chairperson of the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation, confirmed that the issue has become a public concern.Passengers using Kampala’s taxi parks are grappling wit

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Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly

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Share Goodness: Royco launches initiative to elevate Ramathan dining experience

Share Goodness: Royco launches initiative to elevate Ramathan dining experience

Unilever Uganda has hosted Kampala Muslim community at Masjid Mbogo Mosque in Kawempe to a special iftar serving a delicious spread of Ramathan favourites as they broke their fast .The event marked the start of Royco's ‘Share Goodness’ campaign meant to elevate the Ramadan dining

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Efforts to Remove Museveni From Power Takes an Ugly Twist as Besigye Detention Derail Plans

Efforts to Remove Museveni From Power Takes an Ugly Twist as Besigye Detention Derail Plans

Efforts to unseat Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 elections have hit a setback following the continued detention of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.His incarceration is disrupting the For

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