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Uganda’s first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory

David Emong does not feel satisfied after winning Uganda’s first Paralympic medal last month but rather prefers to focus on his preparations towards the next Games in Tokyo, Japan, in four-years-time, where he is hoping to top the podium. The 26-year-old sealed athletics silver in the men’s 1,500m T45/46 at …

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Deadly clashes in CAR as France ends military mission

Bangui, Central African Republic | AFP | The Central African Republic’s capital was rocked by deadly overnight clashes as France’s defence minister arrived to formally end a military operation there, hailing it as a “success”. Local sources said about 10 people had been killed in a settling of scores between armed …

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VIDEO: BOU urges banks to work on trust and confidence

VIDEO: Helping customers realize life ambitions by looking after their money and wealth is key to restoring trust and confidence in Uganda’s banking industry. According to Elliot Mwebya the Executive Director Governors office, Ugandan banks have a big task to build trust and confidence with the Ugandan public. Share on: WhatsApp

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VIDEO: Museveni grills Operation Wealth Creation team in Luwero

VIDEO: President Yoweri Museveni has castigated Operation Wealth Creation officers in Luwero district for deviating from the original intentions of the program and conducting it in a manner similar to the defunct NAADS program. Museveni grilled the authorities in public and vowed to inspect the program physically following complaints of …

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Obama’s consequential presidency draws to a close

Washington, United States | AFP | History will remember Barack Obama as America’s first black president. But his eight years in office have throroughly shaken up America’s role in the world and the political spectrum at home. “How’s that hopey-changey stuff working out for ya?” sneered Sarah Palin, the defeated …

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Remembering Abu Mayanja

COMMENT: By Kavuma-Kaggwa  Remembering Abu Mayanja, a great man of our time One of Uganda’s great men and freedom fighters, Abubakar Kakyama Mayanja, died on November 4, 2005 at Mulago Hospital after a short illness. He was buried on November 5, 2005, at his ancestral home in Zziba village, Ngogwe …

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Pope takes Christian unity bid to Protestant heartland

Rome, Italy | AFP | Pope Francis flies to Sweden Monday on the latest leg of his mission to promote reconciliation and unity within the wider Christian family. The Argentine pontiff is due in the southern city of Lund for an ecumenical service marking the start of a year of …

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VIDEO: Wasswa Lule backs politics of succession

VIDEO: Politics of succession is a growing phenomenon in Africa, a phenomenon that critics cite as a threat to the growth of democracy. However, veteran Politician Wasswa Lule, son to former President the late Yusuf Lule, says passing the baton can still prevail in democratic processes. He spoke to People …

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Clinton fends off FBI email fallout as polls narrow

Fort Lauderdale, United States | AFP | Hillary Clinton battled to contain renewed FBI focus on her emails Sunday as Donald Trump blitzed western states in the tightening race for the White House. Nine days before the vote, the 69-year-old former secretary of state hit the campaign trail hard in …

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