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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

HOUSTON | Xinhua | Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the center announced on …

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China attaches greater importance to minors’ mental health:

BEIJING | Xinhua |  China has attached increasing importance to the mental health of children and adolescents, experts said at a press conference held by the National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday. Epidemiological survey results from authoritative institutions show that the actual prevalence of depression among adolescents in China is …

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Dairy farmers resort to music to induce milk from cows

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TEIFA Farm in Serere District has resorted to playing music as a method of inducing milk production from its Friesian cows. The music is intended to soothe the cows into a state of serenity, helping them release milk from their udders. Joseph Ijala, the …

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AU expresses concern over post-election violence in Mozambique

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 26  | Xinhua |  African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday expressed concern over the post-election violence in Mozambique. In a statement, the AU chief called for a peaceful resolution of the escalating post-election violence in Mozambique, particularly following the recent pronouncement of the …

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Odonga-Otto back to battle for Aruu County Parliamentary Seat

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samuel Odonga-Otto, the former Aruu County MP has shifted his political focus to reclaim his parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, stepping back from his earlier presidential aspirations. Odonga-Otto believes his leadership will be more impactful in Parliament, where he feels his efforts are most …

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Museveni to attend Piny Luo with Ruto and Odinga

Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda’s Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting …

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Let us support Dr Musenero’s push to make science speak to economics

Leveraging the Power of Partnerships in Science, Technology and Innovation to foster Socio-Economic Transformation: The Road Ahead COMMENT | ANDREW BESI  |  “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Sir Arthur C Clarke The name Dr. Monica Musenero evokes mixed emotions amongst many Ugandans. For some, she is, in …

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