DRC and M23 Rebels Sign Key Peace Framework in Qatar — But Major Challenges Remain
Doha/Kinshasha. The the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group signed a Doha Framework Agreement, Saturday
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Local Government Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike
Kampala, UgandaThe Uganda Local Government Workers Union has issued a national warning, threatening a countrywide strike if the government does
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Ukraine Charges 7 in $100M Energy Corruption Scandal
Kyiv, UkraineUkraine has formally charged seven individuals linked to a massive $100 million bribery and kickback scheme involving its nuclear
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East African trade surges — EAC reports USD 38.2bn in Q2, region eyes pension-backed infrastructure funds
East Africa’s merchandise trade jumped sharply in Q2 2025 to USD 38.2 billion, and regional leaders are eyeing bold finance
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KCCA cracks down on cheap materials — Buzeki orders culvert removals as city ups revenue drive
Kampala’s city manager has put contractors on notice: substandard culverts and shoddy road materials will be ripped out — and
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URGENT: Nakivubo emergency works choke Kampala — commuters stranded, markets hit
Morning traffic in Kampala turned into a full-blown gridlock Monday 10th.November 2025 after KCCA closed key arteries to allow emergency
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Smart borders or soft targets? Uganda pushes region‑wide tech for security & trade”
KAMPALA,UGANDA On the outskirts of Kampala this week, government officials launched a bold push for smart border systems across the
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“1 Million refugees strapped: food aid halts in Uganda amid global funding crisis”
KAMPALA,UGANDA. Across Uganda’s sprawling refugee settlements, a silent crisis is gathering: food rations have been suspended for around 1 million refugees
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“We Were Shutting Down to Survive”: Inside the Kampala Traders Strike and the Future of City Market Life
Kampala,Uganda On a grey morning in downtown Kampala, long before the swells of boda-bodas buzz across the junctions and before
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Academic Excellence Celebrated at Bugema University’s 31st Graduation Ceremony in Luwero, Uganda
Bugema University on Sunday 9th. November 2025 held its 31st Graduation Ceremony, awarding degrees and diplomas to 1,779 graduates from
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