World Bank Reopens Funding to Uganda After Mitigation Measures Over Anti‑LGBT Law
After a two-year freeze, the World Bank approves new projects in Uganda, signaling a cautious reprieve despite international human rights
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Museveni Warns Blocking Landlocked Uganda’s Access to Indian Ocean Could Spark Conflict
Kampala, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stark warning that denying landlocked Uganda access to the Indian Ocean could
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Aid Cuts Could Cause 22.6 Million Extra Deaths, Study Warns
A study by ISGlobal (Barcelona Institute for Global Health) and partners projects that continued cuts in development aid from the
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Museveni Urges NRM in Bugisu to Guard Against Opposition Misinformation, Vows More Industrial Growth
Mbale,Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed over 17,000 National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region this weekend, urging
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Dozens of Prisoners Found Hanged in Ecuador Jail: UN and Rights Groups Demand Answers
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DRC and M23 Rebels Sign Key Peace Framework in Qatar — But Major Challenges Remain
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Chinese Taikonauts Touch Down Safely After Space Debris Damages Return Capsule
Three Chinese astronauts — Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie — have returned safely to Earth after their originally
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Uganda’s Fisheries in Crisis: What’s Next for the Lakes?
Once a booming source of food and foreign exchange, Uganda’s fisheries are now at a breaking point — squeezed by
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Ukraine Launches Dawn Missile Barrage into Russian Heartland, “Fire Rains” on City of Oryol
Multiple missiles and drones target the city of Oryol in the early hours, signalling a deeper phase of the war.
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BoU Holds Rate at 9.75% as Inflation Eases; Central Bank Signals Stable 2026 Outlook
Kampala,Uganda The Bank of Uganda (BoU) kept its central lending rate at 9.75%, citing steady economic growth and easing inflation
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