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UBOS to conduct national aquaculture census

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is scheduled to conduct the first-ever national census in the Aquaculture subsector, Lawrence Kimbowa, the Senior Public Relations Officer at UBOS, states that, together with the teams from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), …

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Padiha Town Council LCI executive member killed

ZOMBO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Unidentified people have killed a prominent elder, Nason Ocokuru, 50, who doubled as an executive member of the LCI in Coramara Cell, Paidha town council, Zombo district. Ocokuru’s body was discovered in a pool of blood near Zingili stream in Macwere cell, Omua Ward, …

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MTN Uganda launches nationwide network upgrade

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is undertaking a significant nationwide network upgrade initiative aimed at substantially improving the reliability and speed of its voice, data, and mobile money services. This ambitious project seeks to deliver a more seamless and enhanced digital experience for its over 22 million …

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Three nominated for EU human rights award

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The EU delegation in Uganda has released the shortlist of nominees for its annual human rights award. The award  is organised by European Union Delegation in Uganda, together with the European Union Member States represented in Uganda Among those is Aloikin Praise Opoloje, one …

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Kabojja teacher remanded over alleged sexual abuse of pupil

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A teacher at Kabojja Junior School has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with attempted homosexuality involving an 11-year-old boy. Godfrey Muwumuza, 43, appeared before Buganda Road Court on Friday, where he was charged under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. The charge stems …

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Pakistan, India agree on ceasefire with immediate effect

NEW DELHI | Xinhua | Pakistan and India announced on Saturday that they agreed on a ceasefire. The announcement came following four days of military strikes on each other. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday that Pakistan and India have agreed on a ceasefire …

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Mexico sues Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

MEXICO CITY, the United States | Xinhua | Mexico has filed a legal lawsuit against Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as “Gulf of America” on Google Maps for American users, arguing that the move violates the sovereignty and international recognition of Mexican territory, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said …

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