Government Tightens Satellite Internet Imports Ahead of Elections
Kampala, Uganda The Ugandan government has announced new restrictions on the importation of satellite internet equipment, including Starlink devices, citing
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Uganda Deploys Troops to Eastern DRC Amid M23 Rebel Escalation
KAMPALA, UGANDA Uganda has intensified its military presence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sending over 1,000 troops
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Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Actions Against Venezuelan Shipments Shake Markets
Global Markets Global oil prices edged higher after reports that U.S. authorities intercepted a vessel linked to Venezuelan oil shipments,
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Diageo to Exit East African Breweries in $2.3 Billion Deal with Asahi
Nairobi / Kampala Global drinks giant Diageo has agreed to sell its controlling stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
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High Court Upholds Disqualification of Mathias Walukagga Ahead of 2026 Elections
Kampala, Uganda Ugandaโs High Court has upheld the Electoral Commissionโs decision to disqualify Mathias Walukagga from contesting in the Busiro
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African Leaders Push for Regional Ownership of Peace Efforts in Eastern DR Congo
Entebbe, Uganda African leaders meeting in Entebbe Sunday 21.December 2025 have called for a renewed, regionally driven approach to ending
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Major Airlines Cancel Dozens of Flights as Severe Winter Storm Hits Europe
By The Urban Gazette InLondon / Paris / Berlinย Major airlines have canceled dozens of flights across Europe as a
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Rwanda and Burundi Resume High-Level Talks to Ease Border Tensions
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskKigali / Bujumburaย Rwanda and Burundi have resumed high-level diplomatic talks aimed at easing long-standing
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Police Tighten Security Ahead of End-Year Festivities
Kampala, Uganda Uganda Police announced heightened security operations across major cities and transport corridors ahead of the end-year festive season,
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Kenya, Tanzania Agree on Joint Border Security Measures to Combat Cross-Border Crime
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskNairobi / Dar es Salaam Kenya and Tanzania have announced a joint border security initiative
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