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Mystery as 27-Year-Old Ugandan Returns From Abroad in a Coffin

Mystery as 27-Year-Old Ugandan Returns From Abroad in a Coffin

A very sad and painful moment was witnessed at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday when the body of 27-year-old Teddy Namata arrived in a casket.Teddy had travelled to Saudi Arabia last year to work and earn money for her family. Instead of coming b

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Pope’s Coffin Sealed Ahead of Funeral on Saturday

Pope’s Coffin Sealed Ahead of Funeral on Saturday

Pope Francis’ coffin has been solemnly sealed following a quiet and symbolic ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, drawing to a close the final moments of public mourning for the beloved pontiff.After three days of lying in state that saw an estimated 250,000 people stream

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World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral

World leaders from Trump to Zelensky to attend Pope's funeral

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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Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin

Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin

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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Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis

Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis

Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presides over the rite of the ascertainment of death and the placement of the late Pope Francis' body in the coffin, which took place on Monday evening in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta.At 8:00 PM on Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Ho

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Kenya: Another Woman Forced to Throw Soil in Grave, Video Causes Uproar

Kenya: Another Woman Forced to Throw Soil in Grave, Video Causes Uproar

A video of a grieving woman being forced to throw soil into a grave has shocked many Kenyans. The woman, who was crying uncontrollably, refused to take part in the burial ritual, but some mourners insisted she do it.A pastor stood next to the coffin, repeatedly saying, "In the name of Jesu

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Will Opposition politicise coffee during 2026 polls?

Will Opposition politicise coffee during 2026 polls?

President Museveni’s televised address to the nation Thursday night went to great lengths to drill the final nail in the coffin of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).  Formed by an Act of Parliament 1991 that was amended three years later, UCDA stepped into the shoes of th

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Soroti Council Meeting Turns into a Kick Boxing Contest

Soroti Council Meeting Turns into a Kick Boxing Contest

Soroti Councillors Throw Punches Instead of Proposals in Latest Meeting Debate sometimes resembles a wrestling match in Ugandan politics. This was the case at the Soroti district council meeting on October 9, 2024 which turned into a scene worthy of a local boxing match. The afternoon began w

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Hundreds Mourn NUP’s Jolly Mugisha in Mbarara

Hundreds Mourn NUP’s Jolly Mugisha in Mbarara

Hundreds of mourners gathered at All Saints Church in Mbarara to bid farewell to Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for the western region. Mugisha passed away on Monday after spending four weeks in a coma at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. She was 63 years old.

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Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

On the morning of Sunday Sept. 1, Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was preparing to go to church from her home in the highlands of western Kenya. Her ex-boyfriend called a friend of his to ask if he could borrow a lighter.

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