U.S. tries to deport Salvadoran migrant to Uganda; Kampala refuses — judge halts removal for now
Kampala / Washington, D.C. — The United States’ attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran national, to Uganda has
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Uganda Cuts Spending and Domestic Borrowing in 2026/27 to Rein in Soaring Debt
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has announced a UGX 3 trillion reduction in public spending and a significant
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Gen Z Reacts to Trump’s Middle East Peace Deal: Activism, Algorithms, and a New Kind of Diplomacy
Digital-first, politically outspoken, and globally connected — Gen Z is shaping the conversation around Trump’s Middle East peace deal through
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Trump Brokers Breakthrough: Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of U.S.-Backed Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release
Tel Aviv / Gaza / Washington . In a dramatic diplomatic turn, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first
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Kampala’s AirTech Startups Take Aim at the City’s Smog Problem
Kampala, Uganda Kampala’s skyline might glow beautifully at sunset, but behind the golden haze lies a public health threat. Recent
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Tanzania’s October Elections Loom as Opposition Faces Barriers
With the main opposition party disqualified and its leader on trial, elections scheduled for October 29 raise serious questions about
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France Faces Power Turmoil as EDF Workers Strike
By Urban Gazette Staff | Paris Labor unions walk out over pay and conditions, testing France’s energy stability. Workers at
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Kampala Hosts Grand 63rd Independence Day Celebrations at Kololo Grounds
Kampala, Uganda. As the nation marks 63 years of freedom, the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds buzz with patriotic fervour, cultural pride,
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Green Gains & Cleanup: Kampala’s Push to Turn the City Greener and Cleaner
With 8,500 new trees, landfill stabilization, and road beautification, KCCA aims to reshape Kampala’s natural and public spaces. Kampala is
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NSSF Launches Savings & Financial Literacy Campaign Among Kampala Market Vendors
Thousands of informal traders are being introduced to savings products and financial education to help build resilience and social safety
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