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Africa

South Africa Ready To Deploy Over 2900 Troops In DRC To Battle M23 Rebels As Fighting Intensifies

As fighting intensifies in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between government forces and M23 rebel forces, South Africa is set to deploy 2,900 troops as part of a Southern African Development Community (SADAC) initiative to help the Congolese army

February 14, 2024

National News

Maracha: Residents Demand State Funeral of Murdered DHO Abiriga

By Osuta Yusuf. Residents from Tara, Maracha District were on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, demanding for the government of Uganda to offer a state funeral for the death of Dr Abiriga Jino, District Health Officer (DHO) for Masindi district. Dr Abiriga Jino

January 10, 2024

Business

Ugandans Decry Foul Play By Be Forward Car Importer Mpaata

Several Ugandans have come out to express their discontent about a city car importer identified as Mpaata Nelson, who is the proprietor of Mpaatanel Ltd, a car import dealership, whom they accuse of failure to act ethically and professionally in his dealings

January 8, 2024

Op-ed

Kwizera Joseph Jojo: Why Uganda Needs More Trees Than Oil

By: Kwizera Joseph Jojo Kampala: From November 30th to December 12th, guests from all over the world were in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 UN Climate Summit. As usual, Uganda was represented by a huge delegation of over 600

January 7, 2024

Crime·Security

Muhumuza Remanded To Luzira Maximum Prison For Picking Scrap At State House Nakasero

A 28-year-old man has been remanded to Luzira Maximum Prison for picking scrap from State House Nakasero in Kampala. Abraham Muhumuza a crap dealer and resident of Wakiso district appeared before Buganda Road Court grade One magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko who charged

January 5, 2024

Health

Seven Reasons You Consider Drinking Clove Tea Everyday

Spice up your post-meal routine with clove tea Clove tea is not just a delightful infusion; it offers numerous health benefits when consumed after meals. This aromatic and flavorful beverage, made by steeping cloves in hot water, can be a delightful addition

January 5, 2024

News

Museveni Attacks Western Nations For Imposing Their Ill Behaviours On Africans

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Western powers to stop lecturing other nations on what practices to adopt and has cautioned them to erase all ideas of chauvinism, like the dogmatism of identity, religion, tribes, race, and social class. Museveni said

January 5, 2024

News

Speaker Among Applauds CSPOC For Exhibiting Modern Legislative Practices

The 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries will accrue multiplier effects in harmonising legislation and Parliamentary practices, Speaker Anita Among has said. Among who is also the Host Speaker was giving her welcome remarks at the

January 5, 2024

Health

4 Behaviours That Put You at Risk of Contracting HIV

HIV is a viral infection that impacts the immune system, potentially leading to severe health complications and, if not managed effectively, can result in death. While there is currently no cure for HIV, it is crucial to focus on preventive measures, as

January 5, 2024

Crime

7 Bullets Recovered from Pastor Bugingo’s Bodyguard – Police

After examining the bullet casings collected from the scene of crime, police say they have established that a pistol was used to shoot at pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his driver who also doubled as bodyguard Richard Muhumuza. The duo were allegedly shot

January 5, 2024