Ukraine & Russia: Escalation Including Underground Nuclear Weapons Test Claims
Kyiv, UkraineThe conflict between Ukraine and Russia has again escalated. Reports show Ukrainian forces continuing major operations, including attacks deep
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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- Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
- Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
- Kampala Property Market Slows as High Interest Rates Bite Homebuyers
- Government Moves to Tighten Regulation of Online Lending Apps Amid Consumer Complaints
- Cricket World Sends Support as Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
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OPEC+ Pauses Early-2026 OutOut Hikes— Markets Steady as Globe Weigns Demand Risk
By Urban Gazette Energy Desk — Kampala / London OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise production only slightly in December
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Sebei Landslide Disaster Claims 21 Lives
Sebei, UgandaIn the Sebei sub-region of Eastern Uganda, a landslide has claimed at least 21 lives so far, with search
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Brazil kicks off COP30 season in São Paulo as the world eyes Belém and the Amazon
São Paulo /BelémRio Dejanairo,BrazilBrazil launched a three-week run of climate events in São Paulo this week to set the stage
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National Resistance Movement ramps up mobilisation in Bukedi ahead of 2026 campaign
Kampala ,UgandaThe ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is intensifying its mobilisation efforts in the Bukedi sub-region of Eastern Uganda in
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Government hands over 196 vehicles to local leaders amid UGX 4 trillion regional drive
Kampala,UgandaAs part of its drive to accelerate regional development and decentralisation, the Government of Uganda today handed over 196 vehicles
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WHO Warns of Global Health-Financing Shock Aid Drop to 40%
Drastic aid cuts threaten essential services in over 50 countries; WHO urges urgent domestic action and smarter financing. WHO cautions
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Museveni Commissions Karis Medical Hospital & Nursing University in Gayaza
The private-sector-led project will create over 1,000 jobs and boost Uganda’s health-training capacity. President Museveni hails private investment as he
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Karuma-Kamdini Road Collapse Paralyzes Northern Trade Route
Heavy rains wash out a major section of Uganda’s northern corridor, forcing diversions that add 42 km to truck routes
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School director and two teachers arrested for attempting to bribe UNEB scout as PLE begins
Lira /Kampala,Uganda Three education officials have been arrested in Lira City after allegedly attempting to bribe a Uganda National Examinations
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