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Ten suspects escape from custody at Bukwo Police station

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Security has launched a manhunt for ten suspects following their escape from custody at Bukwo Police Station. The suspects, who were locked up for various offenses including murder and rape broke out of their cells on Sunday night. Five police officers in Bukwo are meanwhile …

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Acholi Province beats Buganda, storms FUFA Drum semis

🔴 Quarter Final – First Leg Acholi Province 2-1 Buganda Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Acholi Province Football team “Kodi Pa Lyeci” are through to the semi final stage of the on-going 2022 FUFA Drum Football tournament. The Acholi Province team defeated Buganda Province 2-1 in the first quarter final played …

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European clubs in dark due to split season, says Salihamidzic

Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | The unique circumstances of the 2022-2023 season are leaving the leading European clubs in the dark, says Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. “None of the leading clubs employing several internationals can predict in what shape they come back and how their energy levels will …

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Egypt among most affected countries by climate change

  Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua |  Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Suweilam said on Sunday that Egypt is one of the world’s most affected countries by climate change, Ahram Online news website reported. The Egyptian minister made the remarks during the opening session of an environmental and …

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King Charles III will visit Westminster Hall today

London, UK | XINHUA AND BBC |  This is what will happen today in regard to the last farewell to Queen Elizabeth II This morning, King Charles III will visit Westminster Hall, where both the House of Commons and the House of Lords will meet to express their condolences The …

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Jacob Kiplimo triumphs in England’s Great North Run

  🏅 Elite Mens: Jacob Kiplimo 00:59:33 🏅 Elite Womens: Hellen Obiri 01:07:05 🏅 Elite Mens Wheelchair: David Weir 00:42:59 🏅 Elite Womens Wheelchair: Eden Rainbow-Cooper 00:51:27 Newcastle, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Kiplimo continued cementing his place as the best long distance runner in the world, with another …

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One killed, five injured in grenade explosion

Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One child has been confirmed dead and five others critically injured after a grenade exploded in Koboko municipality. The deceased has been identified as Jamal Aliga, 14. The injured are identified as Sharif Rogota 7, Mudashiri Raisi 10, Habib 10, Yusuf Lega 10, and Lucky Yasir …

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Kasese mudslides victims recieve UGX 5 million each from Museveni

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Each of the victims of the recent mudslides in Kasese district has received a condolence contribution of five million Shillings from President Yoweri Museveni. At least 16 people were killed after heavy rain caused mudslides in Kisika, Rukoki sub-county on Wednesday. The landslides buried dozens of …

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Tororo’s RockCity Radio to go on air this year

President Yoweri Museveni gives radio sh200million boost Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo Broadcasting Network Limited radio (RockCity Radio) will go live this year. This assurance was given today after President Yoweri Museveni fulfilling a government sh200million pledge that was needed by the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI) to complete …

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