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No Ibrahim Prize awarded for African leadership

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership — the world’s biggest individual prize — drew a blank once again in finding a suitable laureate, it was announced Tuesday. The prize only goes to a democratically-elected African leader who demonstrated exceptional leadership, served their …

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Scottish leader presses case for independence vote

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | AFP |  Scotland’s nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday pressed on with calls for a new independence referendum, saying it might be the only way to protect the country’s interests as Brexit approaches. “Proposing a further decision on independence wouldn’t simply be legitimate, it would almost …

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Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions

United Nations, United States | AFP | Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use, in the first clash at the Security Council since US President Donald Trump took office. The twin vetoes came as peace talks …

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Trump eyes increase in defense spending

Washington, United States | AFP | President Donald Trump teased a budget plan Monday that includes a nearly 10 percent increase in defense spending and a “large reduction” in foreign aid. Previewing measures aimed at backing up campaign promises with dollars and cents, Trump promised a “public safety and national …

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VIDEO: 3.5 million Ugandans sleeping hungry – OPM

VIDEO: Over 3.5 million Ugandans are sleeping hungry and in need of food according to the Office of the Prime Minister. The most hunger stricken regions in Uganda are Teso, Karamoja, parts of central region, South western and Busoga region.   Share on: WhatsApp

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VIDEO: Kamya reacts to Park Yard chaos

VIDEO: Kampala minister Beti Olive Namisango Kamya has clarified government’s decision to throw out the park yard vendors, days before the expiry of the time given to them. According to Kamya, the planned developer was giving vendors lucrative terms which they did not want to miss. Share on: WhatsApp

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