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Amudat leaders agree to work with security for peace

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pokot leaders in Amudat district have come to a consensus with security forces to work together to end the current raids between the Pokot and Pian communities. There is tension between the Pokot communities and security forces because of the ongoing operations. Pokot leaders accuse …

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MP Okabe’s family wants gov’t to improve on road network

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the former Serere County MP, Patrick Okabe is asking the government to improve the road network in the country to help reduce road carnage. The family made the call during the Thanksgiving ceremony in memory of the late Okabe who perished on …

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Wakiso Giants beats Gaddafi FC 1-0

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Gaddafi FC at Gaddafi Arena in Jinja City on Saturday. The match drew a moderate crowd as both teams had previously settled for a goalless draw in the initial round. Hassan Ssenyojjo of Wakiso broke the deadlock with …

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Bishop Kahuma: Security consciousness during Christmas is a great need

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Samuel Kahuma of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese has warned the people of Bunyoro and Uganda at large to remain vigilant and prioritize security during the Christmas festivities. In light of a recent attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, he urged heightened awareness …

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Museveni backs European Union ban of coffee linked to deforestation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for the European Union’s regulations aimed at only accepting coffee exports from registered farmers and those grown on non-deforested lands. Recently, the European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law banning imports into the European Union of coffee, beef, …

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Japan OKs FY 2024 budget, defense spending reaches new high

TOKYO | Xinhua | The Japanese government on Friday adopted a draft budget of 112.07 trillion yen (about 787 billion U.S. dollars) for fiscal year 2024, with defense spending hitting an all-time high for the 10th straight year. The figure approved by the cabinet for the fiscal period from April …

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