High Court Decision Looms in Opposition Leader’s Treason Case
Kampala , Uganda Uganda’s High Court is expected to rule on critical applications filed by opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye
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Uganda Adopts AI and Drone Technology to Strengthen Border Security
Kampala, Uganda Uganda is turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone surveillance to tackle security challenges posed by porous borders,
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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 Uganda’s High Court has upheld the Electoral Commission’s 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 / Berlin 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 / Bujumbura Rwanda and Burundi have resumed high-level diplomatic talks aimed at easing long-standing
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