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SADC leaders concerned as M23 attacks resurge in DRC

Luanda, Angola | Xinhua | During a summit meeting held Saturday in Luanda, the capital of Angola, heads of state from various Southern African countries expressed their concern about the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), saying the M23’s attacks are a “clear violation of …

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Emyooga gives hope to families in Serere

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Jesca Alwalo, 47, a resident of Amoru Village in Bugondo Sub County is a single mother of six and also takes care of her mother who is living with a disability. Alwalo’s first daughter got married at the age of 19  while the second …

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EU, UNHCR in sh78.2billion partnership for refugee

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The European Union (EU) has signed a three-year partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) towards the refugee response in Uganda. The multi-year program partnership is worth sh78.2 billion, part of which, the European Union (EU) has this year allocated sh26 …

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Mbarara University vice chancellor is new UNEB chairperson

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Professor Celestino Obua, the Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB). Professor Obua’s appointment was announced by Education Minister Janet Museveni. He was subsequently sworn in during a Friday …

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PICTORIAL: Besigye joins NUP as they open headquarters

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was a lot of fanfare Friday as opposition political party National Unity Platform (NUP)  launched their party headquarters at Makerere Kavule, in Kampala. Former presidential candidate Col Kizza Besigye was one of several guests that witnessed the grand opening. Robert Kyagulanyi …

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Growing Towns Face Looming Sewage Crisis

  NEWS ANALYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT | A looming sewage management crisis threatens to overshadow growing sanitation facilities in rapidly developing townships and urban regions in Uganda. This challenge is shared by many living in urban areas, including Mary Mukasa from Mukono, who grapples with the management of her septic …

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Uganda registers decline in Democratic Index

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Security and Governance Program report has revealed that Uganda registered a decline in Democratic Index and failed to hit the required target which indicates a deterioration in its international ranking. This was revealed at the launch of the performance review in Kampala. The …

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Machetes: Details emerge on men in viral video

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Men captured in a viral video with machetes on their waists have been identified. They are Sukura Onganyi and Derrick Kamira. The video was recorded minutes after a patrol team commanded by Sgt Joshua Isabirye stopped three men who attempted to avoid arrest. According to …

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