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@theguardian Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:04
'I was devastated': the Nigerian with albinism deported under Trump's asylum crackdown
Ladidi Shaibu's two siblings both gained asylum before the Trump administration's changes to immigration policy. But instead of being allowed to join them, she is being deported to UgandaGrowing up and living with albinism in rural Nigeria was tough for Ladidi Shaibu. She and her two siblings with the condition were shrouded in stigma and lived in constant fear of being mutilated or killed. Her sister was attacked twice and her brother was kidnapped as a child by people who wanted to sell his body parts.Three years ago, Shaibu, 35, entered the US via the border with Mexico and registered as an asylum seeker. Her brother had already been granted asylum and her sister's case was soon to be successful, too. Continue reading...
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@sqoop Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:08:31
The price of piracy: Why Uganda must respect creative work
A routine anti-piracy operation on Kampalas Nasser Road last week reignited a debate that stretches far beyond counterfeit books and illegal photocopying. It exposed a deeply rooted misconception that continues to undermine Ugandas creative economy: the belief that paying for access to creative content is the same as owning the right to reproduce and profit The post The price of piracy: Why Uganda must respect creative work first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:34:56
Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services Awards I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow With Honorary Fellowship
IM Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Robin Bairstow has been awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in recognition of his contribution to Uganda's banking industry and leadership in advancing financial services. The award was presented to him on Friday, June 26, during the 13th UIBFS Graduation The post Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services Awards I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow With Honorary Fellowship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:05:00
Kampala's party people toast to the first Half of the Year at the Daycation with Don Julio
On Sunday, brunch faithfuls and soft life ambassadors found their Sunday sanctuary as Silo 15 lounge opened its glass walls to welcome the citys most stylish crowd for a special Daycation experience. Laughter spilled out alongside good music, fine food, and even finer tequila. Now approaching its second anniversary, the Silo Daycation has built a The post Kampala's party people toast to the first Half of the Year at the Daycation with Don Julio first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:07
On Xi Jinping's global vision
COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Chinese President Xi Jinping, is one of the most consequential world leaders of our time. Both his leadership style and ideological persuasion are unique. He features distinctively, even when compared to former Chinese leaders in recent memory. His worldview – the ideological and thought system he has shaped to … The post On Xi Jinping's global vision appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:08
MTN Uganda faces sh2.3 billion charge for malicious prosecution of Mwami
Kampala, Uganda | URN | MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company maliciously instigated his prosecution in the MTN Mobile Money fraud case. Mwami, who served as Senior Manager for MTN Village Phone before becoming Senior … The post MTN Uganda faces sh2.3 billion charge for malicious prosecution of Mwami appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:09
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Republican challenge to restrict mail-in voting grace periods
WASHINGTON | Xinhua |The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Republican National Committee challenge to restrict mail-in voting grace periods, ruling that elections officials may continue to count mail-in ballots that arrive after election day if they were mailed by deadline. "The Framers recognized the difficulty of crafting election laws 'applicable to every … The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects Republican challenge to restrict mail-in voting grace periods appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:10
Retired Bishops rebuke Gen Muhoozi
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Nelson Onono-Onweng has openly challenged Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the ongoing crackdown on media houses and alleged abductions, insisting that the army commander is "not the authority" in Uganda and must stop actions that violate the country's laws. Speaking … The post Retired Bishops rebuke Gen Muhoozi appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:10
Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO
GENEVA | Xinhua | More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. "Right now 150 million people are living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are … The post Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:06:36
EAC under Museveni: Time for Federation
Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe/ Courtesey Photo By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's assumption of the East African Community (EAC) chairmanship on 7 March 2026 presents a renewed opportunity to advance the vision he has long championed. And that is one East African Community. Could this finally be the moment for East Africa to become one state? Museveni has consistently argued that fragmented African states remain weak, while a united East Africa can be "a centre of gravity for the black race," capable of industrialising, defending itself, and negotiating as equals with superpowers. With eight Partner States and a
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:50:22
Davis. K. Lukyamuzi: Will there be a Crash at PLU?
PLU and its offices. As matters of administration unfolds each day, fans/supporters of PLU are crashing each other on where to pay allegiance. Just a week or weeks, the internal reshuffle at Naguru left some of us in celebrations and others in tears. We got a new GS to replace an old SG, Yes am still searching for the right difference between a Secretary General and a General Secretary. A certain CC member was dropped and he is still hanging around Uganda as PO number holder but out of the CC boardroom. Am coming to realize that the PLC Supreme
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:07:21
Witchcraft will not scare me from doing my job – Speaker Oboth-Oboth
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth has dismissed claims that witchcraft can influence his leadership, saying his faith in God is stronger than any form of spiritual attack. Speaking during a church service at St. Mark Church of Uganda in Muwafu Village, West Budama Central Constituency in Tororo District, Oboth-Oboth said he is aware of the The post Witchcraft will not scare me from doing my job – Speaker Oboth-Oboth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:59:16
Morocco's World Cup belief grows stronger after another night of heroics
Moroccos growing reputation as one of world footballs most resilient teams reached another milestone on Tuesday night as the Atlas Lions edged the Netherlands on penalties to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. It was another evening defined by belief, composure and a familiar hero between the posts. Goalkeeper Yassine
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:10:48
Police recover 143 stolen smartphones, majority of them iPhones; Call on owners to report to CID with proof of ownership
Police have recovered 143 suspected stolen smartphones, the majority of them iPhones, following an intelligence-led operation in the Kampala Metropolitan area that also led to the arrest of three suspected members of an organised mobile phone theft and trafficking ring. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the operation targeted a The post Police recover 143 stolen smartphones, majority of them iPhones; Call on owners to report to CID with proof of ownership first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:37:15
WhatsApp introduces usernames to keep phone numbers private: Here is what you need to know about the new feature
WhatsApp has unveiled a new username feature that will allow users to connect with others without revealing their phone numbers, marking one of the platforms biggest privacy updates in recent years. The new feature, announced by Meta, is designed to make it easier for people to start conversations while keeping their mobile numbers private. It The post WhatsApp introduces usernames to keep phone numbers private: Here is what you need to know about the new feature first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:59:14
Museveni Chairs First Cabinet Sitting of His New Administration
[Nile Post] President Museveni has today, Monday, June 29, 2026, chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his newly constituted government for the 2026-2031 term, marking the official start of implementing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) administration's agenda for the next five years.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:59:09
'When a Girl Is Empowered, an Entire Community Benefits' - a Ugandan Activist Delivers Hope for Survivors of Violence
[Spotlight Initiative] TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Norah's work is also her passion: championing opportunities for girls. In Rubongi Subcounty, she supports teenage mothers to enrol in up-skilling programmes that open pathways to education, economic empowerment and independence.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:59:15
Maj Gen Busizoori Outlines New Ebola Measures Along Uganda-DRC Border
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has outlined comprehensive Ebola prevention measures aimed at protecting Uganda from the disease while strengthening the regulation of livestock trade along the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border.
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