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27 Apr '26
dawn, the usual bustle of business across Uganda’s blossoming cities and towns is missing.Where voices once competed with the clatter of weighing scales and the bargaining cries of customers, there is now an edgy silence.Piles of empty wooden stalls still lie broken, some reduced
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19 Apr '26
Two victims of Mwase “Thuhimbe Kasese” bus accident that occurred this morning at Kayihura, near Kyenjojo District, have been transferred to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese for specialized treatment.The Kasese District Chairperson, Mr. Erifaz Muhindi, who rushed to the scene, said
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14 Apr '26
The Rukungiri District Civil Engineer, Julius Bagira Byakurema, has called on farmers to adhere to infrastructure protection measures to prevent instant damage to roads and bridges.He made the call on13th April 2036, in his message to the people of the parishes of Ndago and Ruyonza in Nyar
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04 Apr '26
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has warned the public to remain vigilant during the Easter celebrations, citing increased risk of criminal activity targeting homes, churches, and crowded entertainment venues. According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyes
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14 Nov '25
Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko handed over eight cheetahs to Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Mokolodi Nature Reserve on November 13. Addressing the symbolic event, Murmu said, "The gifting of these cheetahs is a reflection of Botswana's commitment to wildlife conservation. These cheetahs
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14 Nov '25
Botswana has unveiled its first-ever Citizenship by Investment program, offering foreign investors the opportunity to acquire citizenship for $75,000 (approximately Shs288 million). The initiative, known as the Impact Investment Program is expected to officially begin in early 2026 as part
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10 Nov '25
A Russian lawmaker has said Moscow recently delivered air defenses to VenezuelaRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to “respond appropriately” to Venezuela’s request for military assistance amid a US military buildup in the Cari
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01 Nov '25
Well now it appears that the shoe is on the other foot as Russia is directly supplying Venezuela with offensive and defensive weapons, just as NATO and the US have been directly supplying Ukraine in their proxy war against Russia.Venezuelan President Maduro has asked Russia, China and Iran
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26 Aug '25
Botswana has declared a public health emergency as it faces a shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment.President Duma Boko made the announcement in a televised address on Monday, setting out a multimillion-pound plan to rectify the supply chain involving milit
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08 Jul '25
In her speech at Katonga as PFF/Freedom Party was being inaugurated this Tuesday, ANT’s Alice Alaso sounded jubilant to have lived to see this day. She was happy that a group of well-intentioned Ugandans, who first came together more than 20 years and proclaim