U.S. Clears $330 Million Arms Package for Taiwan — First Under Trump
Washington, USAThe United States has approved a roughly $330 million military sale to Taiwan, covering non-standard spare and repair parts
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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- Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
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- Kampala Property Market Slows as High Interest Rates Bite Homebuyers
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THE URBAN GAZETTE — WEEKEND CITY GUIDE
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A major tech partnership launches locally‑hosted cloud services in Kenya/East Africa — a milestone for data autonomy and digital growth.
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Media Trust Meltdown: Lessons from America’s News Crisis
As U.S. confidence in the press hits record lows, journalists everywhere — from New York to Nairobi — face a
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South Sudan: President Salva Kiir Dismisses Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel in Broad Power Shake-Up
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Uganda Approves 100 MW Solar + 250 MWh Battery Project — Big Move for National Grid
Uganda’s green energy expansion takes a leap with government approval of a major solar‑plus‑storage initiative, signalling scale‑up of renewables and
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Uganda’s Solar Momentum: €2.5 m Equity Boost for Sawa Energy
A new investment signals rapid growth in East Africa’s clean‑energy transition — and that includes Uganda’s commercial‑industrial solar market. Kampala,
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Ceasefire Fragility in Gaza: Drone Strikes, Daily Violations Strain Truce
Despite a truce that came into effect last month, Gaza continues to see daily ceasefire violations and lethal strikes: recent
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Ethiopia selected to host 2027 UN Climate Summit, signalling Africa’s growing climate diplomacy role
Belem, BrazilEthiopia has been chosen to host the 2027 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 32) after edging out other contenders.
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NASA Detects Record-Breaking Solar Flare; Experts Monitor Potential Satellite Impacts
By The Urban Gazette Science Desk NASA has reported a Class X3.4 solar flare, the strongest recorded this year, originating
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