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02 May '26
Iran released a statement on Saturday, saying it will enforce “new rules” over waters along its coastline in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, making the waters “a source of security and prosperity for the region”.The announcement came as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant
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23 Apr '26
There is something quietly symbolic about Kobbie Mainoo’s resurgence at Manchester United. Only months ago, the academy graduate stood on the periphery, contemplating a loan move to Napoli, uncertain of his place and his future. Now, as reported by The Mirror, he is on the brink of signing a co
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19 Apr '26
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has thrown its support behind the government’s proposed increase in excise duty on undenatured spirits below 80% alcoholic content, welcoming a move that would see the rate rise from Shs1,700 to Shs3,500 per litre.Juliet Namukasa, the chairperson
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19 Apr '26
KAMPALA – Uganda’s economy continues to show signs of steady recovery and strengthening activity, supported by rising demand, increased business confidence, and strong export performance, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report for March 2026 released by the Ministry of Fina
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05 Apr '26
Police in the Western North Region have arrested a woman accused of cutting off her 9-year-old daughter’s toe, with the child currently receiving treatment.A nine-year-old girl is receiving treatment at a hospital in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region after her mother alleg
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31 Mar '26
They are on the road before dawn and still riding long after dark, threading through Kampala’s gridlocked streets for fares that rarely exceed a few thousand shillings. For Uganda’s boda boda riders, the pressure to earn is relentless and increasingly, it is deadly.Motorcycles are at t
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28 Mar '26
The latest statistics revealed by UBOS based on the 2024 National Census shows Karamoja subregion remaining outstanding and hard hit by the Multidimensional Poverty.While the National level stands at 27%, Karamoja ranks highest Nationally at 56.9%, followed by West Nile at 39.0% and Sebei
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20 Feb '26
Uganda’s economy registered an improvement in January 2026, supported by better business conditions, rising consumer demand and increased employment levels, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report.The report indicates that economic activity continued on an upward trajec
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19 Dec '25
The liquidation heatmap showed that there was a chance of a brief LTC price bounce to $82 next.Bitcoin [BTC] bounced to $89.5k before sinking to post a new low of $84.5k. This volatility saw Litecoin’s price [LTC] drop 7.5% in 5 hours, with the altcoin posting a new lower low at $72.64.
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13 Dec '25
Cardi B flaunted her flat stomach while wearing a faux fur crop-top in a selfie s