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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:17:00
Flag handover confirms East Africa as AFCON 2027 hosts
East Africa's joint hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) moved a step closer to reality on Sunday night after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) formally handed over the tournament flag to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The symbolic ceremony, presided over by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, sealed the region's successful bid under
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:18:37
LIST: NUP candidates who made it to Parliament
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has continued to demonstrate strong political influence in the Buganda region following the 2026 general elections, even as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) won 55 parliamentary seats across the area. While the NRM made notable inroads in several constituencies, NUP remains a key player in Buganda's parliamentary politics. The The post LIST: NUP candidates who made it to Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:54:38
AKANSASIRA JUNIOR VICTOR: "We Are Not Ready to Hand Over the Pearl of Africa (Uganda) to the Greedy Vultures: The Youth of Uganda re-echo their voices!
"If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." — Matthew 15:14 "I call upon our student leaders to reject violence, moral decay, and political manipulation, and instead embrace peace, patriotism, and values-based leadership. I commend the maturity shown by the student leaders."* Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, State House Nakasero, 10th January 2026. Uganda, at the dawn of 2026, stands at a historic crossroads. It is a nation brimming with youthful energy, abundant natural resources, and immense promise, yet equally vulnerable to division, manipulation, and reckless ambition. According
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:08:26
Senegal crowned AFCON 2025 champions after extra-time win over Morocco
Senegal were crowned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 champions after edging hosts Morocco 1-0 in a tense extra-time final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, claiming their second continental title following their maiden triumph in 2021.The highly charged final lived up to expectations, with both sides showing tactical discipline and flashes of
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@allafrica Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:20:43
Uganda's Elections and the Illusion of Democracy
[allAfrica] Uganda's most recent elections were officially declared ''peaceful'' and ''successful,'' yet for many Ugandans they felt anything but democratic. When a government claims a landslide victory but simultaneously shuts down the internet, suppresses protests, and moves to arrest its main challenger, citizens are right to ask uncomfortable questions. If the process was truly free and fair, why did it require so much force to sustain it?
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:01:29
Toasting 70 Years of Sudhir Ruparelia: A Legacy of Vision, Grit and Impact
On January 17, 2026, Ugandan business icon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia celebrated his 70th birthday—marking seven decades of a life defined by resilience, ambition, and transformative impact on Uganda's economy. Born in 1956 in Kabatoro, Kasese District, Ruparelia's early years unfolded against the backdrop of political uncertainty. At just 16, his life took a dramatic turn The post Toasting 70 Years of Sudhir Ruparelia: A Legacy of Vision, Grit and Impact first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:17:19
Uganda's president calls opponents 'terrorists' in victory speech
Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term but poll criticised by observers and rights groups over repression of opposition and internet blackoutUganda's president, Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term in office at 81, said on Sunday that the opposition were "terrorists" who had tried to use violence to overturn the election results.Official results showed Museveni winning a landslide with 72% of the vote, but the poll was criticised by African election observers and rights groups due to the heavy repression of the opposition and an internet blackout. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:24:02
Museveni Declared Presidential Elect 2026-2031
[Nile Post] Incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing more than 50% of the votes cast in polls held countrywide on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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@allafrica Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:21:18
Museveni Wins Again - Uganda President Secures 7th Term As Bobi Wine Cries Foul
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a seventh term in office amid strong opposition rejection, allegations of widespread malpractice, and a nationwide internet shutdown.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:32:22
Morocco carry home pressure as Senegal eye AFCON glory
Under the floodlights of Rabat on Sunday night, African football will pause for one defining moment as hosts Morocco face Senegal in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.At the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, two of the continent's most respected footballing nations will contest a title that carries far more than
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:22:05
Familiar politicians who were sent packing in the 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Several seasoned legislators failed to retain their seats in the 2026 parliamentary elections, marking the end of lengthy political careers for some prominent figures. Former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Democratic Front (DF) president Mathias Mpuuga lost the Nyendo–Mukungwe parliamentary race to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Gyaviira Sebina Lubowa. Mpuuga had represented The post Familiar politicians who were sent packing in the 2026 Parliamentary Elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:31:10
LIST: Ministers who lost their seats in the 2026 Parliamentary Elections
The number of Cabinet ministers who have been voted out of Parliament in the 2026 general elections is long, with several senior government officials failing to retain their seats. Among those defeated is the Minister of Water and Environment, Beatrice Anywar, who lost the Kitgum Municipality parliamentary race. Anywar has served as State Minister for The post LIST: Ministers who lost their seats in the 2026 Parliamentary Elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:02:00
Nigeria cement AFCON Bronze dominance with penalty victory over Egypt
Nigeria extended their remarkable dominance in Africa Cup of Nations third-place matches after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties in Saturday's bronze-medal play-off at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025. After a tense, goalless 90 minutes in Casablanca, the Super Eagles held their nerve in the shoot-out, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the hero to
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:27:17
Museveni declared winner of 2026 presidential election
President Yoweri Museveni has won the 2026 presidential election after securing an outright majority of the votes cast in polls held across Uganda on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The Electoral Commission announced the final results on Saturday at the National Tally Centre in Lubowa. According to the Commission's chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, Museveni polled The post Museveni declared winner of 2026 presidential election first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:20:15
Yoweri Museveni wins Ugandan election as opponent condemns 'fake result'
Museveni's opponent, Bobi Wine, alleges that members of polling staff were kidnapped and called for peaceful protestsYoweri Museveni, has won the Ugandan election and his seventh term with more than 70% of the vote, state election authorities have said, amid an internet shutdown and claims of fraud by his opponent.His opponent, a youthful musician known as Bobi Wine, condemned what he called "fake results" and alleged that members of polling staff were kidnapped, among other election irregularities. He called for peaceful protests to pressure the authorities to release what he called the "rightful results". Continue reading...
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@allafrica Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:09:02
Ugandan President Re-Elected for 7th Time As Observers Decry Intimidation
[RFI] President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda's election on Saturday, granting Africa's longest-serving leader a seventh term in office. African observers have denounced "reports of intimidation, arrest and abductions" targeting the opposition that they say undermined the polls' credibility.
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:13:34
Comedian Swengere wins Jinja North parliamentary seat
Laughter gave way to loud cheers in Jinja as popular comedian and radio personality Hussein Muyonjo, better known as Swengere or "Swengere Everywhere," pulled off a decisive win in the Jinja North Constituency parliamentary race. Swengere, a household name thanks to his comedy skits and his radio work on Baba FM, defeated 13 other candidates The post Comedian Swengere wins Jinja North parliamentary seat first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:11:27
Nina Roz, Dr Hilderman fall short in parliamentary races
The 2026 general elections delivered disappointing results for two well-known figures in Uganda's music industry, as singer Nina Roz and rapper Dr Hilderman both lost their parliamentary races. In Sembabule District, singer Nina Kankunda, popularly known as Nina Roz, fell short in her bid for the Woman Member of Parliament seat, finishing third in a The post Nina Roz, Dr Hilderman fall short in parliamentary races first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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