Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
By The Urban Gazette Political Desk KAMPALA , UGANDA. In a development that has reverberated across civil society and political
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania has officially launched a major expansion of the Port of Dar es Salaam, a project
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Kampala Property Market Slows as High Interest Rates Bite Homebuyers
By The Urban Gazette Real Estate & Economy DeskKampala, Uganda Kampala’s property market is showing signs of slowdown as high
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Government Moves to Tighten Regulation of Online Lending Apps Amid Consumer Complaints
By The Urban Gazette Business & Technology DeskKampala, Uganda The Ugandan government has announced plans to tighten regulation of digital
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Cricket World Sends Support as Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
NEW DELHI, INDIA. By The Urban Gazette Sports Editor Former Australian cricket star Damien Martyn has been hospitalized and placed
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Pakistan Sees Polio Cases Fall by More Than Half Despite Security Challenges
By The Urban Gazette Health Correspondent ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN. Pakistan has reported a significant reduction in polio cases in 2025, with
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Train Collision Near Machu Picchu Kills 1, Injures Dozens; Tourism Impact Feared
By The Urban Gazette Correspondent CUSCO, PERU. At least one person has been killed and more than 30 passengers injured
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Massive Drone Strikes Leave Moscow in Darkness Amid Winter Freeze
By The Urban Gazette Europe CorrespondentMoscow, Russia MOSCOW — Parts of Russia’s capital were plunged into darkness on December 30
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Uganda Eliminated from AFCON After Historic Three-Goalkeeper Match.
By Urban Gazette Sports Desk AFCON Tournament Uganda’s AFCON journey ended in dramatic fashion after a 3–1 loss to Nigeria,
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Museveni Commissions Shs380 Billion Ethanol Plant in Luweero
By The Urban Gazette Business DeskLuweero District President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned a Shs380 billion ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol manufacturing
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