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KARAMOJA: 4 security checkpoints closed over extortion

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have closed four animal checkpoints along cattle routes in South Karamoja following reports of extortion by security personnel from cattle traders. On February 28, 2025, the UPDF 3rd Division Commander, Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma, and the ASTU Commandant, Francis Chemusto, met with …

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M23 appoint Emmanuel Birato Governor of South Kivu

KINSHASA, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have appointed Emmanuel Birato Rwihimba as the governor of South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This comes two weeks after the rebels seized Bukavu, the provincial capital, prompting government officials, including Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi, to …

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Billions lost in Nakasongola bushfires

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Billions of shillings are estimated to have been lost after bushfires burned over 1,000 acres of trees in the Nakasongola district. It’s reported that a series of bushfires broke out from Monday to Friday burning tree plantations for about 10 people and companies. The …

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Beyond emergencies: Ruby hospital calls for consistent blood donors

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruby Hospital is leading an important initiative, urging community members to recognize the profound impact of regular blood donations, extending far beyond the urgency of emergencies. The hospital’s campaign emphasizes that a consistent blood supply is the foundation of effective healthcare, vital for managing …

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Student dies after severe canning, teacher arrested

PALLISA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Pallisa police are holding a teacher accused of assaulting two minor brothers, resulting in the death of one of them. According to Moses Kitiyo Mwanga, the Bukedi North Region Police Commander, the incident occurred at Omotoi Primary School on Thursday. Two minor brothers, 14-year-old Tom …

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