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US House speaker Pelosi , Senate leader spar over Trump trial

Washington, United States | AFP | US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sparred on Monday over the ground rules for President Donald Trump’s trial in the Senate on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Pelosi, the speaker of the Democratic-controlled House of …

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Uganda Police warns about safety during festive season

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In order to safeguard Ugandans and their property during Christmas season, Uganda police releases an annual safety guide especially for those travelling out of the city. ACP Polly Namaye, Deputy Spokesperson of Uganda Police Force, released the guide today. ALL PREMISES. Make sure all …

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Major traffic operations launched on all road out of Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City roads are a bee hive of traffic as he festive season draws near. There is heavy traffic vehicles destined for upcountry areas. Hundreds of people were also spotted on Monday jostling through the busy streets to find alternative routes to avoid the heavy …

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Prof. Suruma re-appointed Makerere University Chancellor

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has re-appointed Prof. Ezra Suruma, Makerere University Chancellor ahead of the 70th graduation ceremony slated for January 2020.  The former Finance and Economics Development Minister was first appointed Makerere University Chancellor in 2016. “I congratulate Professor Ezra Suruma upon his …

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EBOLA: In new alert, Ugandans urged to take caution

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Ugandans in urban centres head to the countryside for the festive season, the Health Ministry has warned of increased cases of Ebola in neighboring DRC and urged caution. At least 55 new Ebola cases have been reported in DRC since December 1, 2019, …

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Sudan opens Darfur crimes probe against Bashir regime figures

Khartoum, Sudan | AFP |  Sudan has opened an investigation into crimes committed in the Darfur region by members of the regime of ousted former president Omar al-Bashir, the state prosecutor said Sunday. The conflict between pro-government forces and ethnic minority rebels left around 300,000 people dead and 2.5 million …

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Traffic police intensify operations in Albertine region

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas mood gains momentum, police in the Albertine have warned motorists against reckless behaviors that normally claim lives and leaving others nursing injuries. The Albertine region has four major traffic Highways including, the Hoima-Fort portal, Hoima-Kampala, Hoima-Butiaba -Wanseko and the Kiryandongo …

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