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The inaugural National Cleaning Day brought the country to a general standstill and saw thousands of Ugandans clear trash, though it faced noticeable teething issues. While the major enforcement successfully emptied main roads, the execution highlighted sharp contrasts field challenges. The Success...
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Unguja. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGZ) has announced an average 16% increase in public transport fares for both urban and rural routes...
Gen. Moses Ali's career in military and public service spanned more than five decades: Historical Roles: He served as a senior military commander and...
The Rastafarian community had argued that the ban on smoking cannabis infringed on their rights to freedom of religion and belief gauranteed under the...
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The Kenyan diaspora community in the US is mourning the death of compatriot Titus Wanjala after his vehicle plunged into a pond in Waukee, Iowa State. The Kenyan, 43, and 23-year-old American River Cropper, both residents of Waukee, died following t...
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South Africa's Department of Home Affairs published its official visa exemption list showing which African countries can enter without a visa in 2026. Citizens of 32 African nations quality for visa-free access to South Africa, with permitted ...
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On this day in 1981, exiled former President Yusuf Lile and rebel leader Yoweri Mudeveni signed a landmark agreement in Nairobi, Kenya, merging their sepate anti-government movements into the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and its military wing, ...
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Following escalating anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence in South Africa, the Uganda government lauched emergency, fully fnded evacuations. The first batch of 273 returnees landed at Entebbe International Airport abroad a special Uganda Air...
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On June 30, 2026, South African airports remained fully operational and on schedule, but they functioned under high security and heavy passenger congestion due to nationwide anti-illegal immegration protests. Major airlines managed to maintain their ...
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The 73-year-old former Ethics and Integrity Minister secured her temporary freedom on July 1, 2026, following a high-profile legal standoff tied directly to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen . Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The Arrest: After a military raid o...
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The lawsuit stemmed from a December 12, 2020, incident at Chris Brown's mansion in Tarzana, California. Hi housekeeper, Maria Avils, was emptying a vacuum bag in the backyard when she was ambused by a 200 pound Caucasian Shepherd named Hades. The gua...
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NTV Uganda, along eith all other Nation Media Group (NMG) platforms in the country, remains shut down and under a military siege. High level crisis talks are currently between the NMG executives, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and govern...
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The US government initiated a phased withdrawal of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) from South Africa. The decision cuts roughly $400 million in annual funding, which has led to the closure of local clinics, distributions in an...
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Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignment by FIFA, sources told ESPN, after he was refused entry into the United States prior to start of the tournament. Artan, recognized as Africa's leading referee, returned to...
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After nearly 6 years of being blocked, Ugandans can now access Facebook + Messenger normally without VPN as Friday June 12th, 2026. Facebook has returned to its roots, bringing back original features like pokes, wall posts, and dedicated feeds that ...
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Musk's wealth is heavily concentrated in his stakes across his various ventures, primarily Tesla and SpaceX, combined with unvested stock options and other holdings. SpaceX. Stake: Following the massive IPO Musk's disclosed holdiings in the aerospace...
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Uganda's massive shs.84.4 trillion national budget monitor unveiling, an airline fleet expansion, heightened Ebola border moitoring, and the kickoff of international sports. The parliament is currently reviewing the upcoming financial year, heightene...
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For the first time in three years, Uganda today commemorates its 37th Heroes' Day "scientifically." The traditional pomp, mammoth crowds, military parades, medal-awarding ceremonies, and rotational district hosted celebrations have been shelved. Inst...
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Fans of controversial artist Alien Skin have urged him to be a little more careful with his life following a motorbike accident. While trying to execute a one-wheel motorcycle stunt, Alien Skin, real name Patrick Mulwana, fell off his bike in one of...
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