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UKRAINE: Zelensky discusses defense support with British PM

Beijing, China |  Xinhua | The following are the latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he had discussed defense support for Ukraine in a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “We talked about strengthening defense support for Ukraine, …

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READY: 295 trained in mountain warfare

Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has passed out 295 officers after completing a four month  technical course at mountain warfare training school in Karugutu town council Ntoroko district. Colonel Dusan Musoke Kavuma the school commandant at the mountain warfare training center, said the course …

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Martyrs Day: Pilgrims walk, run from Munyonyo to Kampala

Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilgrims have walked or run in a 5km and 10km event from Munyonyo to Kampala, as part of activities leading to this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations. The celebrations are  held every year on June 3rd. Martyrs’ Day is celebrated in remembrance of the young Christian …

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Buganda seeks special status over forests, wetlands

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda has asked the government to give kingdom leaders authority over natural resources such as forests and wetlands in the kingdom if they are to be saved from degradation. Buganda Minister for the environment, Mariam Nkalubo Mayanja called upon the government to grant the …

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Countries set global targets to reduce cases of diabetes

Geneva, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | Member States of the World Health Organisation have set country targets to tackle the occurrence of diabetes. The targets were set during the ongoing 75 World Health Assembly that is taking place in Geneva Switzerland. The targets are supposed to be achieved by 2030. …

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Mbale doctor detained in defilement case

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Northern city division in Mbale city is holding a medical doctor accused of defiling and raping 12-year-old senior one student of Town Side High School. The suspect is said to be aged 45 years of age a resident of with Bujoloto Northern …

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🔵 LIVE: REAL MADRID ARE EURO CHAMPIONS

FT ✳ Liverpool 0 Real Madrid 1 **** 🔵 REAL MADRID TITLES 1956 ✅ 1957 ✅ 1958 ✅ 1959 ✅ 1960 ✅ 1966 ✅ 1998 ✅ 2000 ✅ 2002 ✅ 2014 ✅ 2016 ✅ 2017 ✅ 2018 ✅ 2022 ✅ Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT |  Real Madrid win thrilling European Champions League …

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Police investigates massive Kakira Sugar fire

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region, is investigating circumstances under which fire gutted the supplies department at Kakira sugar works limited, in Kakira town council in Jinja District. The fire emitted heavy flames which spilled over to surround the whole supplies department building at around 9.00Pm, …

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EAC armed forces exercise to steer joint conflict resolution

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East African Community-EAC member states are expected to use the ongoing joint field training exercise, to strengthen joint operations within the region. The joint exercise dubbed “Ushirikiano Imara, 2022,” which is being conducted in the three districts of Mayuge, Jinja, and Buikwe, has attracted …

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