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25 Apr '25
Israel deleted a social media post expressing sorrow for the death of Pope Francis, the Telegraph UK reportedA message on the country’s verified X account that read “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing”, was taken down hours after it was posted on Monday.
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25 Apr '25
A Vietnamese energy mogul has delivered a sobering critique of Africa’s chronic development paralysis, warning that failure to prioritize basics like energy in countries like Kenya is fatal to economic progress.Doanh Chau, president of Vietnam Gas and Energy Science Grou
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25 Apr '25
Security forces in Katakwi District have arrested five men suspected of being behind a spate of renewed cattle thefts in the sub-counties of Omodoi, Akoboi, and Ngariam.The suspects are believed to be part of a network collaborating to steal livestock from local communities, raising fresh
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24 Apr '25
President Museveni has defended the decision to split Greater Tororo into three new districts and a city, saying the restructuring is meant to calm ethnic tensions and ensure fairer service delivery for both the Japadhola and Iteso communities.The decision came during a high-level peace-bu
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24 Apr '25
A solemn but stirring farewell unfolded on Wednesday at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero, where family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honour the life of Major (Rtd) John Kazoora, a soldier, legislator, and statesman remembered for his unwavering commitment to service and principle.He d
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23 Apr '25
BBC | Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend.The head of the Catholic Church died of a stroke on Monday, aged 88, less than 24 hours after leading an Easter address.
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23 Apr '25
President Museveni has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, humility, and interfaith unity will endure for generations.In an official message of condolence addressed to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Se
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23 Apr '25
In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h
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23 Apr '25
The Vatican has announced detailed arrangements for the farewell of the late Pope Francis, whose body will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 11am local time to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning.The solemn procession will begin at the chapel of Casa Sa
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23 Apr '25
Defiant lawyers representing Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have launched a second attempt to secure bail for their clients, filing a fresh application in the High Court's criminal division today.This move comes after their initial bail request was denied on April 11th, with the c