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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:24:52
Ankole Residents Demand Jobs, Security and Trade Reforms Ahead of President's Address
[Nile Post] Residents and business leaders across the Ankole sub-region are voicing urgent expectations ahead of the State of the Nation Address, demanding concrete solutions to pressing economic and security challenges affecting communities and businesses.
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@sqoop Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:05:04
Lynda Ddane opens up on health battle, painful HIV rumours
For many people scrolling through social media, it may have looked like just another celebrity transformation to discuss. For media personality and DJ Lynda Ddane, however, the public commentary came during one of the most difficult periods of her life. Appearing on Frank Ntambi's YouTube show, Ddane opened up about quietly battling serious health complications The post Lynda Ddane opens up on health battle, painful HIV rumours first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:34:02
Dr Lawrence Muganga narrates how he ended up with multiple citizenship
Dr Lawrence Muganga, the State Minister for Internal Affairs nominee who Parliament's Appointments Committee rejected, has explained how he came to hold Ugandan, Rwandan, and Canadian citizenship. Muganga says he is Ugandan by birth. He was born on 14 February 1976 in Mukono district, and he started school at Kibisi Primary School in 1983. He The post Dr Lawrence Muganga narrates how he ended up with multiple citizenship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:45:53
Idris Elba receives knighthood, becomes Sir Idris
For many actors, receiving a knighthood is the crowning achievement of a glittering career. For Idris Elba, however, the honour carries a far deeper and more personal meaning. The award-winning actor, musician, and activist has officially become Sir Idris Elba after being knighted by King Charles III during an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle The post Idris Elba receives knighthood, becomes Sir Idris first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:05
EU, WHO step up support for Ebola response in DRC, Uganda
OSLO | Xinhua | The European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have strengthened cooperation to support the response to ongoing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe) said Tuesday. The cooperation aims to help national authorities rapidly contain transmission, … The post EU, WHO step up support for Ebola response in DRC, Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:05
Bishop calls on Teso to pray for former Speaker Anita Among
Bukedea, Uganda | URN | The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach, has urged the people of Teso to keep former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among in prayer during her difficult times. Bishop Eciru made the call while addressing hundreds of Christians at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Parish in Kachumbala, … The post Bishop calls on Teso to pray for former Speaker Anita Among appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:29
The race to combat Ebola: what vaccines and treatments are being developed and how long will it take?
With the Bundibugyo strain of the disease spreading across the DRC and Uganda, scientists and researchers are trying to find rapid solutionsThere is no vaccine or treatment available for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola that is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, but this week three vaccine developers were awarded $60m (£45m) in emergency funding as the race to halt the outbreak ramps up.Security issues in the affected region of the DRC, where conflict has displaced tens of thousands, have made it challenging to set up trials to test drugs. Militias operate in the area and some Ebola treatment centres have been attacked. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:35:52
2026 FIFA World Cup: Here are all the new rules you need to know
FIFA has confirmed new rules for the 2026 World Cup and the idea is simple: cut time-wasting, keep the game moving, and make decisions clearer. First, throw-ins and goal kicks now have a five-second countdown. If a player deliberately holds the ball or walks slowly to delay the restart, the referee can take the throw The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here are all the new rules you need to know first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:05:18
Lynda Ddane narrates how a man she had rejected forced her to quit her job at KFM
Media personality Lynda Uwamahoro Ddane, better known as Lynda Ddane, has finally explained why she left KFM. In a YouTube interview this week, Lynda who joined the station in 2021 said everything at the station was going well until one man she had rejected turned her life upside down. According to her, the man hacked The post Lynda Ddane narrates how a man she had rejected forced her to quit her job at KFM first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:44:11
Here are the key expectations of Museveni's State of the Nation address today
President Yoweri Museveni will deliver his State of the Nation Address today at 2pm from Kololo Independence Grounds. The speech marks the official start of work for the 12th Parliament, which is holding its 3rd sitting of the current session. Under Article 101(1) of Uganda's Constitution, the President must address Parliament at the beginning of The post Here are the key expectations of Museveni's State of the Nation address today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:05
Selling the Abraham Accords to a wary Middle East
Trump can't sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US COMMENT | MICHELLE BURGIS-KASTHALA | As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump recently introduced a new demand; that other countries in … The post Selling the Abraham Accords to a wary Middle East appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:01:12
Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process
[Nile Post] The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments Committee, alleging bias, discrimination and political sabotage during the ministerial vetting process.
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@theguardian Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:25
Rebel attacks in eastern DRC kill 30 people and hamper Ebola response
Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinicsRebel attacks around a town that is one of the centres of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have left more than 30 people dead over the past few days, complicating the response to the disease.At least 10 people were massacred in raids on three villages around the city of Beni, in North Kivu, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:36:14
Tax Data Can Be Mined to Shape Better Policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia Show How
[The Conversation Africa] Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments now consume on average 27% of government revenues across the continent, up from 19% in 2019.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:41:07
Free Spins Offline: Come i Giochi da Casinò Mobile Stanno Rivoluzionando il Gaming Senza Connessione
Negli ultimi due anni il concetto di "gioco offline" è passato da nicchia a vero e proprio trend nei casinò mobile. La possibilità di accedere a bonus, giri gratuiti e slot di alta qualità senza dipendere da una connessione dati stabile risponde a esigenze concrete: i viaggiatori frequenti, gli utenti in aree con copertura limitata
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:04
Equity Bank reaffirms support for SACCOs, small businesses
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion by strengthening support for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), micro businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs through tailored financing, financial literacy training and sustainability focused products. Speaking at the Uganda Central Co-operative Financial Services Ltd (UCCFS) Annual General Assembly, held … The post Equity Bank reaffirms support for SACCOs, small businesses appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:05
Dr. Protazio Sande appointed acting IRA CEO
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Dr Protazio Sande is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), following the expiry of long-serving CEO Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega's contract on Sunday. The Board of Directors of the IRA made the decision to ensure there is no leadership vacuum, as they await the Ministry of Finance, … The post Dr. Protazio Sande appointed acting IRA CEO appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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