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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 20 May 2026 14:08:57
Uganda Cranes to face Tanzania and Madagascar in June FIFA window
The Uganda Cranes will play two international friendly matches in Marrakech, Morocco, during the June 2026 FIFA international window as part of preparations for upcoming continental assignments. According to Federation of Uganda Football Associations Corporate Affairs Director Ahmed Hussein, Uganda will first face Tanzania national football team on June 5 before taking on Madagascar national
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:04
Expert reacts to Trump saying he was an hour away from striking Iran again
President Trump said he was an hour away from resuming strikes against Iran but held off after hearing from allies in the Middle East. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd joins with more insight.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:12
Massie becomes latest Trump enemy to lose primary
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his primary race against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. This comes after several states held elections to narrow the field of candidates before the midterms. CBS News Fin Gómez, Taurean Small and Anthony Salvanto report.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:23:36
Corruption Had Suffocated Ugandans, Says Mulimba As He Praises Museveni, Muhoozi Crackdown
[Nile Post] Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba has welcomed the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown by security agencies, describing it as long overdue and a major relief to millions of Ugandans frustrated by widespread graft.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:23:00
Three Suspected Ebola Cases At Mubende Hospital
[Nile Post] Access to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has been restricted following the registration of three suspected Ebola cases, with results from the Ministry of Health still pending.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 May 2026 12:39:05
Everything set for Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo
All is set for the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, kicking off tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The 3-day event runs until Saturday, May 23, and will bring together culture, business, and entertainment under one roof. This year's expo features 3 exhibition halls, 4 major conferences, and panel sessions. The post Everything set for Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Wed, 20 May 2026 12:28:43
US doctor who contracted Ebola in the DRC flown to Germany for treatment
Dr Peter Stafford's wife and four children are also being monitored for symptoms amid Ebola outbreak in the DRCAn American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been flown to Germany for treatment, along with his wife and four children, as the World Health Organization warned of the "scale and speed" of the outbreak.Authorities have reported at least 134 suspected deaths and more than 500 cases of the hemorrhagic Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatments or vaccines. The outbreak, which has spread into urban areas, has been declared a public health emergency requiring international response. Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:05
Tea's future depends on its farmers
COMMENT | BOUBAKER BEN-BELHASSEN | The tea in your cup began its journey in someone else's hands. Hands whose work most of us never think about. Almost certainly, those hands belonged to a smallholder farmer tending a small plot of land, plucking leaves by hand beneath long mornings of mist and … The post Tea's future depends on its farmers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:05
Assistant principal did nothing when told about 6-year-old with gun, prosecutor says
A prosecutor in the trial of a former assistant principal facing criminal charges over a 2023 school shooting said she dismissed concerns about a gun in a students bag.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:06
ANITA AMONG PROBE: Cash, devices and documentary evidence recovered
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A multi-agency corruption investigation targeting alleged financial misconduct in Parliament and other government institutions has reportedly recovered cash, electronic devices, and documentary evidence linked to former Speaker Anita Among following a four-day search operation at her residences and offices. The operation, which sources say was sanctioned by President Yoweri Kaguta … The post ANITA AMONG PROBE: Cash, devices and documentary evidence recovered appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:06
Reach A Hand launches Beyond The Canvas, 2026 edition
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand has launched the latest edition of "Beyond the Canvas" with a renowned global motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, headlining the unveiling at Reach A Hand, Africa Headquarters in Kampala, Lungujja on May 18, 2026. Now in its 3rd edition, running under the theme "Abilities Beyond Limits". Beyond … The post Reach A Hand launches Beyond The Canvas, 2026 edition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:07
DRC races to contain Ebola as death toll hits 136
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is racing to contain its latest Ebola outbreak, after it was declared on May 15 in the eastern province of Ituri. During a media briefing on Tuesday, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said that 543 suspected cases were recorded, including 32 laboratory-confirmed cases, … The post DRC races to contain Ebola as death toll hits 136 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:08
Why DRC's latest Ebola outbreak is raising regional alarm
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread beyond its initial epicenter in Ituri province to additional areas in eastern DRC, with confirmed imported cases reported in neighboring Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare an international public health emergency. About 435 … The post Why DRC's latest Ebola outbreak is raising regional alarm appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 10:10:53
Uganda Turns to Tourism Diplomacy to Attract More Australian Travellers
[Nile Post] The delegation, made up of travel professionals, tourism marketers, media representatives and destination advocates, recently concluded a nationwide tour exploring Uganda's major attractions.
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@sqoop Wed, 20 May 2026 11:29:00
The Saha–Pallaso timeline
In Uganda's music industry, some feuds die quietly. Others fade into X (formerly Twitter) threads. But then there is the ongoing saga between King Saha and Pallaso, a rivalry that has refused every peaceful exit door offered, including maturity, silence, and common sense. It all started like most Kampala beefs: subtle shade, competitive performances, and The post The Saha–Pallaso timeline first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 11:02:35
Why Uganda Must Guide Its Democracy
[Independent (Kampala)] Come to think of it, the problem is not democracy. The problem is the bureaucracy of democracy. It is the forms, the noise, the elbowing, and the sudden appearance of all manner of candidates who discover public service only when a chair is about to fall vacant.
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