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Ugandan military admits to holding priest declared missing for days
The Ugandan military has confirmed it is holding a Catholic priest who was declared missing for about a fortnight, claiming he was involved in “violent subversive activities”. In a short statement, the army stated that Father Deusdedit Ssekabira had been arrested, was in “lawful custody” and would be charged in court. Weeks ago, the Catholic…
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Tems explains why she won’t return to Uganda after fan poses that question
During a Tuesday Q&A session on X, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems touched on why she...
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How Mamdani’s New York City mayoral victory is inspiring Uganda’s youth
Zohran Mamdani’s rise to power in New York is stirring excitement among many young Ugandans,...
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20-year-old went from being a teen mom to taking over as British High Commissioner to Uganda
Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child this year, Jane Muya, a 20-year-old young...
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Museveni, Uganda’s authoritarian leader of nearly 40 years, declares reelection run
Uganda’s long-serving leader, Yoweri Museveni, has officially entered the race for another term, securing his candidacy for the January presidential election. The announcement came Tuesday after...
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ICC opens historic war crimes case against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) opened a landmark hearing on Tuesday, laying out evidence against Joseph Kony, the fugitive Ugandan warlord accused of atrocities that continue to...
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ICC to hear evidence against fugitive warlord Joseph Kony in historic in absentia case
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to hear prosecutors present evidence against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony on Tuesday in a historic in absentia proceeding. This will be the first time...
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Woman fights to bring her family from Uganda to the UK
When Emilie Larter was 22, she thought she had things all figured out. She wanted to travel the world, spend years experiencing different places, and postpone parenthood until later in life. However,...
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Uganda to take U.S. deportees, but only those without criminal backgrounds
Uganda has confirmed it is finalizing an arrangement with the United States to accept deported migrants, provided they are not unaccompanied minors and have no criminal records, according to a statement...
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Deadly clash breaks out between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops over disputed border
Tensions over unresolved border lines turned deadly this week when troops from Uganda and South Sudan exchanged fire in a disputed region, leaving at least four soldiers dead, according to Ugandan officials....
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Paul Biya declares bid for eighth term amid calls for political change
After months of uncertainty and rumors surrounding his health and future, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, age 92, confirmed Sunday that he will seek re-election in the country’s upcoming October...
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Besigye’s party launched in Uganda as jailed opposition leader faces treason charges
A new chapter in Uganda’s opposition politics occurred on Tuesday with the formal launch of Kizza Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom in the capital, Kampala, though its founding figure...
