Stampede at Raila Odinga’s State Funeral Leaves Two Dead, Dozens Injured in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya — Two people died and dozens were injured on Friday during a stampede at Nyayo National Stadium as
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At the IMF–World Bank meetings, the world’s biggest economies recommit to easing the debt burden on low-income countries — but
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France and Britain Push UN Force for Gaza; Indonesia Offers 20,000 Troops.
European powers and Asian allies discuss a U.N.-mandated stabilization mission amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire. New York.France and the United
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Russia’s ‘Ural’ Car Assembly Plan Could Spark Uganda’s Auto Manufacturing Dreams
A proposed Russian-Ugandan partnership aims to assemble Ural trucks locally — promisingUganda could soon join Africa’s growing automotive-manufacturing map as
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Drug-Resistant Salmonella Threatens Karamoja’s Children, Scientists Warn
A new study reveals nearly half of food and water sources in Uganda’s Karamoja region are contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria
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Uganda 2026 Elections — Stakes, Power Plays & Growing Tensions
Kampala, Uganda With the 2026 general elections scheduled for January 12, 2026, Uganda’s political stage is already heating up. What
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Uganda to Host 4th Uganda-UAE Business Forum in Kampala — A Strategic Pivot Toward Deeper Economic Ties
Kampala, Uganda From October 27 to 29, 2025, Uganda is set to host the 4th Uganda–UAE Business Forum at the
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Global Markets Rise on AI Optimism, Banks’ Strong Earnings
Global USAGlobal equity markets surged after optimism about advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and better-than-expected earnings from major banks lifted
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UN Moves to Price Shipping Emissions — U.S. Pushback Ahead
Global NewsAt a pivotal meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a proposal to impose carbon emissions pricing on global
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Presidential Party Splits in Central Uganda Ahead of 2026 Elections
Kampala, UgandaAs the 2026 general elections loom, fault lines are appearing within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) — Uganda’s ruling
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