Uganda Police Enforce Strict New Year Fireworks Rules Amid Safety Concerns
Kampala, Uganda Uganda Police have announced sweeping restrictions on fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, citing growing concerns over
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Security
Militant Violence Disrupts Key Trade Routes in East Africa
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskNairobi/KampalaRenewed militant activity in parts of East Africa is disrupting major transport corridors, raising costs
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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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Africa in Focus: AGOA Rift Deepens, M23 Rebels Capture Uvira, Morocco Building Collapse Kills 22
A tense week across the continent as regional conflicts and economic policies collide with humanitarian crises. By the Urban Gazette
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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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Security agencies tighten nationwide deployment ahead of Uganda’s election season
Kampala,Uganda Uganda’s security agencies have intensified nationwide deployments as political activity begins to rise ahead of the general election season,
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Benin Authorities Say Alleged Military Coup Plot Disrupted, Several Arrested in Overnight Operation
By The Urban Gazette West Africa CorrespondentCotonou, Benin Beninese authorities say security forces have disrupted what they describe as an
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Growing Extremist Threat in Sahel Raises Alarm at Global Security Forum
New York, USA The head of the United Nations Security Council warned this week that terrorist activity across the Sahel
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81 People Arraigned Over November Rwenzori Attacks — Court Charges Range from Terrorism to Murder
Tight security as suspects remanded ahead of Dec 2025 hearing KASESE ,UGANDA. The High Court in Kasese has arraigned 81
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Trade Minister Mbadi Vows Major Reforms at Mpondwe Border After Traders Raise Alarm.
Long delays, corruption and outdated infrastructure have crippled the Uganda–DRC trade gateway. Government says a “permanent fix” is coming. Mpondwe,
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