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Security arrest 70 in crackdown on suspected thugs in Mbale city

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 70 suspected criminals have been arrested in a joint security swoop in Mbale city. The suspects who were arrested on Friday were picked from Half London, Mooni, Senior quarters, and Nkonkonjeru by the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF soldiers under the …

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IMF chief highlights “fundamental shift” in global economy

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief said Thursday there is a “fundamental shift” in the global economy, urging countries to bring down inflation, put in place responsible fiscal policy, and jointly support emerging market and developing economies. The global economy is moving “from a world of …

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DNA analysis pins three suspects in Bukwo CAO murder

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Directorate of Forensic Science has finally zeroed in on three suspects in the attack and eventual killing of Charles Ogwang, the acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Bukwo district. Ogwang was killed on July 8, as he drove a government vehicle registration number UG-0865Z, …

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Landlords demand UGX 15 Billion for hosting refugees in Rhino camp

Madi-Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of people claiming ownership of land hosting refugees in Madi-Okollo district, are demanding over 15 billion Shillings in compensation from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Under their umbrella, Oluba Community Development Association (OCDA), the group is accusing the Office of the Prime …

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Messi: Qatar will be my last World Cup

Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | This year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar is set to mark the last time that Argentina captain Lionel Messi plays in football’s showpiece event. The 35-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward will be making his fifth appearance at a World Cup when the competition begins on November 20. …

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Biden pardons federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he’s pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. “There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result,” Biden tweeted. “My pardon …

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The faith-based Reaganomics of Liz Truss

Are her government’s tax cuts, ostensibly aimed to stimulate economic growth, brilliant or crazy? COMMENT | CHRIS PATEN | The death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II united the British people in grief, highlighting the bonds that hold the United Kingdom together: a shared sense of decency, purpose, and fairness. …

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Butaleja district records rise in malaria deaths

Butaleja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Budumba sub-county, Butalejja district have raised concerns about the increased malaria deaths among infants. They say that their children register severe signs of malaria, ranging from headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, and urinating blood. According to the residents, they have been registering an average …

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