Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | With his pro war and pro abortion policies, US President Joe Biden has long been a figure of controversy. This controversy deepens when one assesses his status as a Catholic. In an interview of sorts in 2021, Pope Benedict XVI himself apparently remarked on …
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✳ Premier League RESULTS ⚽ Arsenal 0 Newcastle 0 ⚽ Man United 3 Bournemouth 0 ⚽ Everton 1 Brighton 4 ⚽ Leicester 0 Fulham 1 London, UK | Arsenal.com | Arsenal dropped points for the first time at home this season, having to settle for a goalless draw against high-flying Newcastle. …
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Makerere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Council has directed Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe to account for the funds meant for the recent University Convocation elections, as part of the measures to control excesses in the University management. In relation to the chaotic events last Friday, the Council has …
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Kigali, Rwanda | Damas Sikubwabo – NEW TIMES RWANDA| Tanzania Premier League giants Simba Sports Club have announced Brazilian Roberto Oliveira Goncalves do Carmo, alias Robertinho, as club new head coach on an undisclosed deal. The club made Robertinho’s appointment official via their social media platforms on Tuesday, January 3, just …
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COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Police reports indicate that at least 10 people died at Freedom City Mall in Kampala after a stampede as the world ushered in New Year. Investigations are underway, but all reports inidcate a failure by organizers to manage the crowds. Unfortunately, as I have mentioned …
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✳ Premier League RESULTS ⚽ Brentford 3 Liverpool 1 ⚽ Forest 1 Chelsea 1 ⚽ Spurs 0 Villa 2 ⚽ Brighton 2 Arsenal 4 ⚽ Newcastle 0 Leeds 0 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool were beaten 3-1 away at Brentford in the Premier League on Monday evening. An Ibrahima Konate …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have named victims of a stampede that left 10 people dead at the Freedom City mall, along the Kampala-Entebbe road on January 1, 2023. The deceased were part of a crowd that converged to usher in the New Year. Preliminary police findings …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In recognition of an uncertain economic environment, Absa Bank Uganda has announced special financing packages intended to help customers kick start the new year on a stronger footing. The enhanced financing offering targeting salaried individuals includes a 2-month repayment holiday upfront, 0% arrangement fees …
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COMMENT | Marije Slijkerman & Gerard, Max en Jan Koetsier | On Sunday December 11th Sophia’s TV portrait, as made by Dutch public television, was broadcast in Uganda at 10pm by NTV Uganda, the largest TV network in the country. A short news item was to precede this documentary, serving as …
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Kigali, Rwanda | Michel Nkurunziza – NEW TIMES RWANDA| Fish production in Rwanda slightly increased from 41,664 tonnes in 2021 to 43,560 tonnes in 2022, according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. It shows that 4,000 tonnes of fish was produced from fish farming. Fishing activities are …
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