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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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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- Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
- Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
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- Cricket World Sends Support as Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
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Trade Pressures Mount Despite Economic Resilience – Uganda’s Widening Trade Deficit
Export growth is strong, but rising imports threaten fiscal stability as the government seeks to balance trade and development. Uganda’s
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New Era at UNESCO – Khaled El-Enany’s Vision and the Road Ahead
Former Egyptian Tourism Minister takes the helm amid financial and cultural challenges. Egyptian politician Khaled El-Enany has been elected as
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Equity Bank and Ministry of Agriculture Launch National Oil Palm Project to Empower Smallholder Farmers
Shs1.2 billion credit facility rolled out in Busoga sub-region, targeting 896 oil palm farmers to transform rural livelihoods Mayuge, Uganda
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Turning Trash Into Cash: Uganda’s Plastic Recycling Startups Power Circular Change
Entebbe, Uganda . Every day, Uganda generates an estimated 600 tonnes of plastic waste — much of it uncollected or
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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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The New Gold — Green Batteries & Local Minerals
From Cobalt to Clean Energy: Uganda Eyes Local Battery Value Chains Kasese, Uganda
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Uganda’s Electric Revolution: Boda Bodas Go Battery-Powered
Kampala, Uganda The familiar roar of Kampala’s traffic is getting a quiet rival. From Jinja Road to Wandegeya, more boda
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Kampala & Uganda Presidential Campaign Updates
As the campaign trail heats up, Kampala becomes both a stage and battleground, with postponed rallies, regional pushbacks, and bold
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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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