Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
By The Urban Gazette Political Desk KAMPALA , UGANDA. In a development that has reverberated across civil society and political
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania has officially launched a major expansion of the Port of Dar es Salaam, a project
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Government Moves to Tighten Regulation of Online Lending Apps Amid Consumer Complaints
By The Urban Gazette Business & Technology DeskKampala, Uganda The Ugandan government has announced plans to tighten regulation of digital
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Pakistan Sees Polio Cases Fall by More Than Half Despite Security Challenges
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Museveni Commissions Shs380 Billion Ethanol Plant in Luweero
By The Urban Gazette Business DeskLuweero District President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned a Shs380 billion ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol manufacturing
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Governments Move to Regulate Social Media as Election Disinformation Grows
Kampala, Uganda Governments worldwide are stepping up efforts to regulate social media platforms amid growing concern that online disinformation is
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Militant Violence Disrupts Key Trade Routes in East Africa
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskNairobi/KampalaRenewed militant activity in parts of East Africa is disrupting major transport corridors, raising costs
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Global South Pushes for Debt Relief as Developing Nations Face Mounting Repayment Pressures
By The Urban Gazette International DeskGeneva, Switzerland Developing nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are renewing calls for comprehensive
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Opposition Leaders Call for Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2026 Polls
By The Urban Gazette Political CorrespondentKampala, Uganda Opposition leaders have renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, warning that without structural
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Silver Prices Hit Record High as Investors Flee Volatile Global Markets
By The Urban Gazette Business Desk Global precious metals markets were shaken this week as silver surged to a historic
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