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Tensions show as Trump, Merkel meet for first time

Washington, United States | AFP | Stark differences between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on everything from trade to immigration were in full view during an icy first meeting at the White House Friday. In a frequently awkward joint press conference, Trump and Merkel showed little common …

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VIDEO: Profile of AIGP Felix Kaweesi

VIDEO: Andrew Felix Kaweesi joined the Police Force in 2001, and devoted his life to serving the institution. The career policeman was instrumental in restoring public interest in the Force especially in the city following his appointment as Commandant; Kampala Metropolitan Police at the height of the Walk to Work …

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New Ghana president appoints record 110 ministers

Accra, Ghana | AFP |  Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Friday defended his controversial decision to appoint a 110-minister government, calling it a “necessary investment” in the small west African country. The new government nominated Wednesday — which includes dozens of lower-level and regional ministers — is a record for …

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‘KCCA FC players have the self-belief to eliminate Sundowns’

2017 Total CAF Champions League March 18th 2017: KCCA FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns 4pm Fees: Ordinary-sh10,000/=, Regular-shs20,000/=, VIP-sh50,000/= Free entrance for students in School Uniform March 18th 2017: Platinum Stars vs Vipers (Uganda) 8pm Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) manager Mike Mutebi remains confident that his team have a chance to …

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Ugandans mourn Kaweesi

Ugandans on Twitter (UOT) have mourned AIGP Felix Kaweesi today. Police spokesman Kaweesi and his two body guards were shot dead by armed men as he left his home in Kulambiro, Ntinda just outside the city on Friday morning. CLICK: HOW KAWEESI WAS KILLED [View the story “Ugandans mourn AIGP Kaweesi” on …

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MUSEVENI: I condemn this act in the strongest terms

President condemns Kaweesi murder, directs security cameras be installed President Yoweri Museveni has spoken out strongly against the murder of Assistant Inspector of General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi by unknown assailants and directed the immediate installation of security cameras across the country. “I condemn in the strongest terms the killing of …

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ANALYSIS: Key forces battling for control in Libya

Tripoli, Libya | AFP | Dozens of armed factions have battled for control of oil-rich Libya since the 2011 fall of longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi. This week, four days of intense fighting saw pro-unity government armed forces expand their control in the capital Tripoli, where dozens of militias operate. Further east, …

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