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@allafrica Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:54:13
Ugandan Military Reports Rescue of 200 ADF Hostages in DR Congo
[DW] Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist militants known as the ADF.
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@allafrica Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:40:24
Speaker Among - I Have Overachieved, Time to Retire in 2031
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:25:38
Pallisa Farmers Hail Museveni Fish Farming Project As Profits Outshine Rice Growing
[Nile Post] Leaders and farmers in Pallisa District have commended President Museveni for spearheading a fish farming initiative aimed at transforming livelihoods and lifting communities out of poverty.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:25:43
Today in History - Supreme Court Upholds Museveni Victory in Split 2001 Election Ruling
[Nile Post] On this day in 2001, Uganda's Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in the presidential election petition filed by Kizza Besigye against Yoweri Museveni and the Electoral Commission, setting a lasting legal benchmark for how presidential election disputes are determined under the 1995 Constitution.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:25:44
Night Running Fever Builds Ahead of the Tusker Lite Neon Run
[Nile Post] To celebrate his 60th birthday Robert Bellarmine Okudi was treated to a night run by his friends from Gutsy, a running club affiliated with Team Matooke. The run took place just before midnight, as runners did drills past the hour in Mutungo.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:25:44
Nile Special Unveils Winners All-Expenses-Paid Trip to FIFA World Cup 2026
[Nile Post] Nile Special has announced the winners of its FIFA World Cup 2026 all-expenses-paid trip promotion, following a live draw held at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:25:45
Stanbic Launches 11th Schools Championship
[Nile Post] Stanbic Bank Uganda has flagged off the 11th edition of the National Schools Championship (NSC), a flagship initiative aimed at equipping learners with practical skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to tackle youth unemployment.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:30:12
Police Arrest Two Suspects in Kawempe Panga Attack Crackdown
[Nile Post] Police in Kawempe Division have arrested two suspects linked to a string of violent robberies involving panga-wielding attackers who have been terrorizing residents.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:12:10
Teso Leaders - the Sovereignty Bill Offends East African Unity
[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- A coalition of Civil Society Organizations, churches, and political actors from the Teso Sub Region has urged the government to withdraw the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:13:05
Acholi Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Economic, Rights Concerns
[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Leaders from civil society organisations (CSOs), and political circles in the Acholi sub-region have criticized the Protection and Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine economic recovery in the sub-region.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:45
Proposal to Tie Teacher Pay to Attendance Sparks Debate On Supervision, Welfare and Systemic Reform
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- As the government prepares to overhaul teacher payment by linking pay more closely to days attended or lessons delivered, education experts and union leaders are urging a more thought-through approach.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:46
Doctors Demand Scientific Probe Into MP Nakimuli's Death
[Nile Post] The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has called for a transparent, evidence-based investigation into the death of Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, warning against speculation as authorities continue inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her passing.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:48
NRM Moves to Address Post-Election Grievances As Former Flagbearers
[Nile Post] The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has said the party is reviewing complaints from members--particularly those who lost in the recent elections--in a bid to resolve internal disputes and maintain unity.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:09:17
Economic Fallout Over Trade Order Enforcement, New Taxes, Sovereignty Bill
[Nile Post] The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA-Uganda) has issued a strongly worded warning over what it describes as three overlapping policy actions that could threaten enterprise survival and economic stability.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:14:17
Kalangala Mourns As Nakimuli's Body Returns Home for Last Time
[Nile Post] It was a deeply emotional homecoming on the Ssese Islands as the body of former Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, was returned to the community she once served.
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@allafrica Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:56:56
Hospital Says MP Nakimuli's Death 'Has Weighed Deeply On Every Member of Our Team'
[Nile Post] Alexandra Medical Centre has issued a formal statement amid growing public scrutiny following the death of former Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli.
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