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Moses Ali versus Nambassa

How NUP and NRM sit at opposite ends of political spectrum COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The unfolding generational divide between candidates of the ruling NRM party and its archrival, the National Unity Platform (NUP) could become the leading marker of the 2025-2026 election season currently playing out. A …

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CJ Owiny-Dollo credits Justice Sarah Langa for many reforms in judiciary

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has hailed Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu for her unwavering dedication, integrity, and outstanding contribution to Ugandan’s judiciary. This was at a Thanksgiving ceremony held in honor of Justice Langa at her home in Kabosa Village, Kwapa Sub-county, Tororo …

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‘Women key to Uganda’s drive to adopt climate-smart agriculture’

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Agriculture officials have been reminded that securing women’s land rights is essential for building resilient food systems and addressing food insecurity across the East African region. “Women with secure land rights are more likely to adopt climate-smart agriculture, diversify income, and educate their …

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An Iranian bomb just became more likely

NEW DELHI |  BRAHMA CHELLANEY |  Israel and the United States have dealt punishing blows to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. “Operation Rising Lion” and “Operation Midnight Hammer” have been portrayed as precision strikes that will stop the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program in its tracks. But whatever the bombings might have achieved tactically, …

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Iran says no agreement made to resume U.S. talks

TEHRAN | Xinhua |  Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that no arrangement or commitment had been made to resume negotiations with the United States, amid heightened tensions following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian territory. In an interview with state broadcaster IRIB, Araghchi …

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