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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:50:17
Uganda to Roll Out Malaria Vaccine in April to Protect Children Under Five
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has announced plans to roll out a malaria vaccine in April this year, targeting children under five years of age. The vaccine will be incorporated into the routine immunisation schedule, according to Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng.
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@kfm Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:34:13
South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook and TikTok
By Reuters South Sudan authorities have lifted the temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week following the circulation of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan. The graphic images, which sparked violent protests and retaliatory killings across the country, have been removed from the social media platforms, the National Communications Authority said in a Jan.27 letter to telecoms and internet providers “The rise of violence linked to social media content in South Sudan underscores the need for a balanced approach that addresses the root causes of online incitement while protecting the rights of the population,” Napoleon Adok Gai, the director of the National Communications Authority, said in the letter. Rights groups blamed […]
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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:58:55
UPDF Gears Up for Expanded Peacekeeping Role in Somalia
[Nile Post] The mission, which began operations on January 1, 2025, will run for the next five years and has seen Uganda take control of two additional sectors--sectors 1 and 3--previously managed by Burundian forces.
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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:55:28
UAE Delegation, Emirates Airlines Partners Hail Uganda As a Top Tourist Destination
[Nile Post] A high-profile delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including representatives from Emirates Airlines and its partners, has praised Uganda for its unparalleled natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and welcoming hospitality, dubbing it a world-class tourist destination.
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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:55:28
Former Kabale MP Baryayanga Steals Spotlight At NRM Liberation Day With Trumpet Fanfare Entrance
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Liberation Day celebrations in Kabale Main Stadium took a dramatic turn when former Kabale Municipality MP Andrew Aja Baryayanga made a grand entrance, accompanied by a trumpet fanfare.
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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:10:49
Nakasongola Health Officials Struggle to Manage Mpox Outbreak Amidst Resource Shortages
[Nile Post] Nakasongola District, currently ranked fifth in Mpox prevalence in Uganda, is battling an escalating outbreak that has strained its healthcare system and exposed deep logistical challenges.
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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:10:49
Museveni Repeats Old Pledges During Busoga Visit, Leaving Major Issues Unresolved
[Nile Post] One of the most glaring examples of unfulfilled promises is the Ambercourt-Mbulamuti-Bukungu road. Stretching across three districts and Jinja City, the 100-kilometer road connects Ambercourt roundabout in Jinja to Mbulamuti in Kamuli District and Bukungu Landing Site in Buyende District.
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@allafrica Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:38:16
Afcon 2025 - Holders Ivory Coast to Face Cameroon, Uganda Draws Nigeria
[Nile Post] Uganda, returning to the biannual tournament after two showings in 2017 and 2019 was interrupted by a dip, were in their best form in the qualifiers under Belgian tactician Paul Put.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:15:43
Two boys bury chicken in neighbor’s compound but leave a notice claiming they buried a baby
Residents of Kyebando, Wakiso, were left in shock after discovering what appeared to be a grave in a local compound—only to later learn it was a prank carried out by two young boys. The bizarre incident unfolded when property owner Martine Kibirango was alerted by concerned neighbors who had found a note claiming that a […] The post Two boys bury chicken in neighbor’s compound but leave a notice claiming they buried a baby first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:07:51
Ivory Coast begin Cup of Nations defence against Mozambique
By Reuters Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec. 21. Ivory Coast, who won the last edition on home soil 12 months ago, are in Group F along with five-time winners Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique, who they meet in Marrakesh on Dec. 24. The draw was conducted in Rabat on Monday, some 11 months before the event kicks off. Morocco are top seeds in Group A where they will also be up against Mali and Zambia. Egypt and South Africa were drawn together in Group B, rekindling a rivalry in the tournament stretching back to 1996. Of […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:30:18
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo’s M23 rebels again
By Reuters Residents of eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation on Monday, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer in what one called a “show” of happiness. The M23 fighters swept into Goma, a lakeside city of about 2 million people, on Sunday for the second time in 13 years. They met little resistance from Democratic Republic of Congo’s army, although gunfire could be heard in parts of town on Monday. In some areas of Goma, a hub for humanitarian operations across the region, residents lined the streets to applaud and fist-bump heavily-armed fighters in green fatigues and matching rubber boots, videos posted on social media showed. “Welcome, welcome our […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:59:06
AFCON 2025: Uganda Cranes drawn in Group C with Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania
The Uganda Cranes have been drawn into Group C for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Finals. The draw, conducted this evening in Rabat, Morocco, has placed Uganda in a challenging group alongside three-time AFCON champions Nigeria, one-time winners Tunisia, and regional rivals Tanzania, setting the stage for an East African […] The post AFCON 2025: Uganda Cranes drawn in Group C with Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:35:41
A dive into violence in Eastern DRC
Rebels marched into the center of east Congo’s largest city on Monday, witnesses said, in the latest escalation of decades of conflict in a region already suffering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Patrick Kamara hosts Mr Dismas Nkunda, Hon James Mbahimba, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, and Mr Sam Mugumya to discuss this and more on the KFM Hot Seat show.
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@sqoop Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:17:04
The Academy nominations are in and we have a villain
Last year, when the Academy, mainly known as the Oscars, announced nominees for the annual award night, there were films to look out for. As Ugandans, the thought of having a Ugandan director, Moses Bwayo nominated in one of the categories was almost insane. His film, Bobi Wine: The People’s President racked up nominations such […] The post The Academy nominations are in and we have a villain first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:25
Spain coach De la Fuente extends deal to 2028
By Reuters Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has signed a contract extension that will keep him in his post until Euro 2028, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Monday. De la Fuente will stay with the RFEF beyond the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and into the Euros in Britain and Ireland. Under the 63-year-old coach’s guidance, Spain won all seven matches to claim the 2024 European Championship title with a 2-1 victory over England in the final. De la Fuente began coaching Spain’s youth teams in 2013, starting with the under-19s before guiding the under-23s to a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He was named senior team manager […]
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