Tragedy on IgangaβBugiri Highway: Ten Killed in Deadly Busolwe Taxi Crash
A predawn collision between a commuter taxi and a parked trailer leaves a trail of grief in Bugiri District as
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Lugogo Vocational Training Institute Marks 70 Years with Regional Skills Fair for Kampala Metropolitan
Kampala, Uganda Lugogo Vocational Training Institute (LVTI) celebrated a historic milestone Saturday 6th December 2025 as it marked 70 years
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Ugandan Police Probe Alleged Beating of Opposition Leader at Gulu Rally
Gulu, Uganda Tension is rising across northern Uganda after opposition leader Bobi Wine reported being beaten by police officers during
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Tanzania Erupts Into Chaos Again as Security Crackdown Chokes Cities and Deepens Political Crisis
Dar es Salaam, Kampala Tanzania has once again descended into a tense national shutdown after a sweeping security operation crushed
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ICC Sentences Sudan’s Militia Ali Muhammad Ali to 20 Years
The Hague, Netherlands The International Criminal Court (ICC) has delivered one of its most consequential rulings in recent years, sentencing
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Global Health Crisis: Funding Cuts Threaten to Reverse Gains Against HIV and Malaria Across Africa
Nairobi/Kampala The global fight against infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malaria β long hailed as one of public healthβs
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Climate Change Worsens Flooding in Lakeshore Communities Rising waters displace families and destroy homes, farms and infrastructure
Kampala, Uganda Communities living around major lakes and rivers are facing worsening floods as climate change drives heavier and more
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Regional Leaders Push for Faster Cross-Border Payments System
Digital finance reforms aim to reduce costs and speed up regional transactions Kampala/Nairobi East African leaders are accelerating plans to
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Uganda Tightens Border Security to Curb Illegal Cargo and Smuggling
Increased patrols and technology aim to protect national trade and security Kampala ,Uganda Uganda has intensified border security along key
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Refugee Rations Cut as Global Donor Funding Shrinks
Aid agencies reduce food supplies as financial support declines Nairobi/Kampala Refugees across the region are experiencing reduced food rations as
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