Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved the takeover of Mountains of the Moon University as a public university in order to enable it provide quality teaching and learning that is relevant and competitive. According to a statement issued by the Uganda Media Center and signed by Obed Katureeba …
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Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Zimbabwe on Tuesday ordered that all motor vehicles being imported from Japan should be inspected for radiation contamination. The move is meant to ensure that the imported vehicles are free from the radioactive contamination that took place in Japan following the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has asked the people of Koboko Municipality to vote the National Resistance Movement-NRM party candidate, Dr. Charles Ayume. Addressing thousands of his supporters at Koboko Boma grounds yesterday, Kyagulanyi noted that despite the fact that Dr. …
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Washington, US | Xinhua | A U.S. federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s ban on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, the latest defeat in the administration’s clamp down on the app. “For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is granted as to all the prohibitions listed …
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✳ Barcelona …. ✳ Juventus ⚽⚽⚽ Barcelona, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Juve finished their Champions League group in style on a truly unforgettable European night with a remarkable 3-0 win at the Camp Nou. Barcelona had not lost on home soil in Europe’s elite competition since 2013, but Cristiano came …
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✳ Leipzig ⚽⚽⚽ ✳ Manchester Utd ⚽⚽ Berlin, Germany| THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United endured a difficult night in Germany as RB Leipzig claimed a 3-2 victory and sent the Reds out of the Champions League. The hosts, who needed to win to qualify for the knock-out stages, took a very early lead …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of four interdicted officials in the Office of the Prime Minister on charges of abuse of office has commenced at the High Court Anti-Corruption Division. The officials are the permanent secretary Christine Guwatudde Kintu, accountant Joel Wanjala, assistant commissioner for procurement Fred Lutimba …
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London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Players of Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the pitch during the first half of their Champions League game after a match official allegedly directed a racist remark towards a member of the Turkish club’s coaching staff. The Romanian fourth official Sebastian Coltescu …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Magistrates Court has issued criminal summons against two city pastors over alleged involvement in a scam that saw more than 4.5 billion shillings defrauded from unsuspecting Ugandans. The pastors are Franklin Mondo Mugisha of the Empowerment Christian Centre Church International and Margaret Nakayima …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Embassy and the British High Commission have submitted a list of observers to the Electoral Commission. According to the list seen by Uganda Radio Network, the US Embassy has up to 70 people while the British High Commission has submitted a list …
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