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Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw
By Reuters Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation, continuing the former colonial power’s military exit from the region. Speaking in an end-of-year address to the nation, Ouattara said Ivorians should be proud of the modernised state of their own armed forces. “In this context, we have decided on the coordinated and organised withdrawal of French forces,” he said. France has been considering reducing its military presence in West and Central African countries, including Ivory Coast, to 600 troops from around 2,200 now, sources told Reuters in November. France, whose colonial rule in West Africa ended in the 1960s, has already pulled its soldiers out of Mali, Burkina Faso […] The post Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:49:26
Museveni urges public to adopt prevention measures amid rising Mpox cases
President Museveni on Tuesday warned Ugandans about the increasing number of Mpox cases in the country. This follows Uganda’s registration of over 1,000 confirmed cases of the disease, with six deaths. While giving his end-of-year message in Rwakitura on Tuesday, Museveni emphasized the need for everyone to stay safe and prevent the spread of the disease. “When sick people do not report to the medical centres, they infect the people [at home]. Apparent;y, spreading by sex happens in the time of the incubation of this disease, which is 21 days,” Mr Museveni said. He also urged Ugandans with Mpox symptoms to seek medical attention and isolate themselves to avoid further transmission. The post Museveni urges public to adopt prevention measures amid rising Mpox cases first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:57:09
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement ending eight-year dispute
Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer told Reuters on Tuesday, bringing an end to one of Hollywood’s most contentious and closely followed celebrity splits. Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, eight years ago. The relationship between two of […] The post Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement ending eight-year dispute first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:30:06
Bebe Cool to drop ‘Circumference’ video next week
In the ever-competitive music industry, effective marketing remains a cornerstone of success, and 2024 proved to be no exception. With countless songs and albums released this year, only a few stood out for their innovative promotional strategies. Among them, Bebe Cool’s latest track, Circumference, has captured attention for what can only be described as a […] The post Bebe Cool to drop ‘Circumference’ video next week first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:59:35
Museveni Urges Preservation of African Culture At Interstate Nubian Festival
[Nile Post] State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Phiona Nyamutoro, represented President Museveni at the annual Interstate Nubian Festival in Pakwach District, Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:59:36
Katukiro of Busoga Proposes Caning Men to Curb Teenage Pregnancies
[Nile Post] Dr. Joseph Muvawala Nsekere, the Katukiro (Prime Minister) of Busoga Kingdom, has proposed a controversial measure to address the rampant cases of teenage pregnancies and child marriages in the region.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:59:41
UN Highlights Crisis As 400 Million Children Face Violence At Home
[Nile Post] Nearly 400 million children under the age of five worldwide are exposed to violence within their own homes, according to alarming figures highlighted by the United Nations.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:39:03
Inzu Ya Masaba - Sacked Prime Minister Speaks Out
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda -- Charles Walimbwa Peke, the former Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, has expressed his displeasure following his dismissal during the recent cabinet reshuffle. On Saturday, Mike Mudoma, the Cultural Leader of Inzu Ya Masaba, announced changes to his cabinet, replacing Walimbwa with Paulo Mwambu as Prime Minister.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:15:28
Lira Business Community Urged to Enhance Hospitality As Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Begins
[Nile Post] Authorities highlight the urgent need for the local hospitality sector to align with the expected influx of visitors, athletes, and sports enthusiasts once the stadium is operational.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:15:29
UPDF General Fences Off Landing Site in Masaka
[Nile Post] The residents allege that the land, historically used by the community, has been fraudulently acquired by General Elly Kayanja, who they accuse of obtaining a land title for the site.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:15:30
Police Officers Implicated in Mbale City Generator Theft
[Nile Post] This incident follows a series of similar thefts targeting the council offices. Just a week earlier, thieves broke into the council chambers and stole a 52-inch television.
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@allafrica Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:19:34
Kagina Hands Over UNRA Assets
[Nile Post] Former Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), Allen Kagina, alongside the former board chair, directors, and senior managers, have handed over offices and assets of the former National Roads Authority to the Minister of State for Works, Musa Echweru.
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