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Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
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Kwar Adhola mourns King Oyo, hails role of Tooro
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Jopadhola have joined Ugandans in mourning Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, the King of Tooro. Obbo Richard Josel, the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution's Jago (Prime Minister), conveyed the message on Friday, saying the Prime Minister of Tooro had officially informed him of the monarch's passing, and he had briefed the … The post Kwar Adhola mourns King Oyo, hails role of Tooro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Musonda makes history with first Zambian win at Uganda Amateur Open
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Dominic Musonda made history Friday when he became the first Zambian winner of the prestigious Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Golf Open title. While Zambians have won three of the last 12 Professional Open titles, the amateur's event has been out of reach – until Musonda arrived last year. He … The post Musonda makes history with first Zambian win at Uganda Amateur Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Busoga tourism sites get new lease of life through MTN-Masaza Cup
Jinja, Uganda | URN | Football fans travelling across Busoga for the ongoing MTN-Masaza Cup tournament are doubling as tourists, visiting little-known hills and other attractions located near the playgrounds hosting matches across the kingdom's 11 chiefdoms. The tournament, which has attracted 14 teams grouped into four pools, has deliberately named each group after a … The post Busoga tourism sites get new lease of life through MTN-Masaza Cup appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Attorney General warns against termination of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway operator
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Attorney General has cautioned against the immediate termination of the contract of the private operator of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, warning that failure to follow contractual procedures could expose Uganda to costly international arbitration. The warning, contained in a response presented to Parliament by Deputy Attorney General Jackson Karugaba Kafuuzi … The post Attorney General warns against termination of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway operator appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Two-year curfew lifted in Sudans capital
The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.
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Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns
The Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the countrys President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived leadership failures and mass resignations.
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Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
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Developing skills alone will not unlock Africa's demographic dividend
Intergenerational Inclusion: The Missing Link in Africa's Youth Employment Agenda COMMENT | PRISCILLIA KIRABO | Africa has spent the last two decades investing in young people. Governments have expanded access to education, development partners have financed skills development programmes, businesses have supported entrepreneurship, and policymakers have placed youth employment at the centre of … The post Developing skills alone will not unlock Africa's demographic dividend appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Bukwo RDC recalled after Balaam anti-corruption visit to Sebei
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bukwo District, George Owany, has been recalled to the Office of the President with immediate effect. The action comes amid allegations that he was soliciting 109 million Shillings from SACCO leaders. There are also concerns over the manner in which some government projects … The post Bukwo RDC recalled after Balaam anti-corruption visit to Sebei appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Court gives DPP nod to extradition of Ugandan Katungi to the US
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed a former UPDF soldier, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, to Luzira prison pending a decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on his extradition to the United States of America. Katungi is "wanted" in the US to face trial on charges of … The post Court gives DPP nod to extradition of Ugandan Katungi to the US appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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KING OYO TRIBUTE: The young Aga Khan school boy
TRIBUTE | UGHISTORY256 | It was 1999. The boy in the green Aga Khan sweater sat at the front of the class, his hand up before his classmate even finished the question. He knew the answer. His name, according to the register, was George. Outside the gate, royal guards waited. But in here, he was … The post KING OYO TRIBUTE: The young Aga Khan school boy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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King Oyo: A life cut short after three decades on the Tooro throne
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, Omukama of Tooro, was born on April 16, 1992, and died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at age 34. Oyo was the second-born child of the late Omukama Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa Kaboyo. He was preceded in … The post King Oyo: A life cut short after three decades on the Tooro throne appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Worlds youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Ugandas Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
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Hima Cement joins nation in mourning King Oyo
Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Hima Cement has joined cultural, religious and business leaders in mourning Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in the United States on Thursday at the age of 34. The company extended its condolences to the Tooro Royal Family and the people of the kingdom, … The post Hima Cement joins nation in mourning King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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