Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The year 2024 has come to an end but, following, are the key security events that shaped the 365 days and will always be remembered by many Ugandans Pr Bujingo Shooting, Guard Murder The year started with the attempted assassination of famous born-again cleric …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to remain confident in the coming year, saying the world’s second-largest economy can overcome challenges and pressure through hard work. Xi made the remarks in his New Year message for 2025 delivered through China Media Group …
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Rwakitura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDNET | President Yoweri Museveni has in his New Year message congratulated Ugandans on completing the year 2024 and thanked God for protecting Uganda. “Uganda remained peaceful on account of God, a strong Army, the other sister security services and a supportive population,” he said. READ …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has expressed gratitude to his subjects and all those who prayed for him when he was ill. The King made the remarks at the End of Year Show, dubbed Enkuuka, held in Lubiri Mengo. Mutebi was bedridden …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale City Police are investigating circumstances under which a man was shot twice and robbed of sh50 million in broad daylight. The victim, David Ongom, a 42-year-old accounts clerk at Lumolo Trading Company, was on his way to deposit the money at Dfcu Bank’s …
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Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Elders in Pader district have raised concern over the traditional practice requiring families to pay a bride price for a woman if she dies before her full bride price has been paid. The elders argue that the custom, deeply embedded in Acholi cultural norms, …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Abel Sserwanja Merewooma who was dismissed for allegedly forging academic documents, has been appointed to serve in Mukono Diocese. Rev. Merewooma was dismissed by Namirembe Diocese on November 20, 2024, just months after being transferred to Kitegomba Church in Gayaza Archdeaconry from St. …
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LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Paramount’s action-adventure comedy film “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” took the top spot at the North American box office for the second weekend in a row with an estimated three-day cume of 38 million U.S. dollars, data from measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | The following are the top 10 world news events in the year of 2024 selected by Xinhua: 1. China’s head-of-state diplomacy opens new chapter In 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events at home: the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five …
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NAIROBI | Xinhua | The African economy has maintained a steady growth in 2024, demonstrating resilience and potential despite global challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and growing protectionism. Over the past year, African countries have intensified domestic reforms while promoting global cooperation. These efforts have resulted in significant advancements in …
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