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Trump sees ‘good signals’ on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he saw “good signals” toward finalizing a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. While meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump offered guarded optimism when he was asked by reporters about Russian …

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UNEB: A Level students very poor in local languages

Performance of candidates has shown significant improvement in Economics, Literature in English, Physics, and Biology.  Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UNEB MEDIA  | A level candidates offering Ugandan local languages have performed poorly according to the latest national A Level results released today by First Lady and Minister of …

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Court sets April 11 to decide Besigye bail

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has fixed April 11th to decide on the bail application filed by Opposition Politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co accused Hajji  Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya. Besigye and Lutaale were brought to court on Friday from Luzira prison, where they have …

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Katanga Trial: Police expert fails to explain extra phone numbers in report

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The high-profile murder trial of Molly Katanga took another dramatic turn during cross-examination on Thursday, as the defense, led by lawyers Elison Karuhanga and MacDusman Kabega, aggressively challenged the prosecution’s evidence. The morning session saw key rebuttals against the police’s digital forensics expert, Enoch …

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Museveni meets Acholi opposition MPs, agree to work together

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with opposition leaders from Acholi, with both sides agreeing to put aside political differences and work together to tackle poverty and drive socio-economic transformation in the sub-region. The meeting marked a turning point, as the Members of Parliament …

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Ugandan journalists announce boycott of security activities

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint organizations advocating for journalists’ rights have announced a boycott of all security agency-related activities. This is in response to the violence against journalists by security agencies during the Kawempe North By-election. On Thursday, Several Journalists were attacked by security personnel, mainly from Uganda People’s …

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FuelSave ‘omunene w’ekkubo’ campaign launched

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has launched the ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign, a vibrant initiative celebrating Uganda’s hardworking drivers and positioning Shell FuelSave Diesel as the go-to fuel for motorists. The campaign, which will run for three months, aims to empower drivers by offering value-driven initiatives designed to enhance …

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