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Uganda deploys 1,000 more troops to eastern part of DRC

Kinshasa, DRC | TASS | Uganda has sent 1,000 more troops to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Reuters reported, citing diplomatic sources. According to the media outlet, the move will raise the number of Ugandan troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to about 4,000-5,000. …

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Trump wants U.S. to take over Gaza Strip

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere. Trump made the remarks in a joint press conference with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without providing …

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Ruto says African leaders to convene summit on DR Congo crisis

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Leaders from southern and eastern African countries have resolved to meet for a two-day extraordinary summit from Friday to discuss the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenyan President William Ruto said Monday. Ruto said a joint summit of the Southern …

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BoU shs60 Billion Heist: Accountant General, 8 others arrested

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Accountant General Lawerence Semakula and eight others have been arrested following the disappearance of $17M (UGX60B) from the Bank of Uganda (BOU). Money mysteriously disappeared from BOU in September 2024 and ended up in foreign accounts in The United Kingdom (UK) and Asian …

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Victor Kiplangat to compete in Boston Marathon

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Marathoner Victor Kiplangat has confirmed his participation in the Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 21st. The 2023 World Champion in 42 kilometres in Budapest is preparing in Kapchorwa together with Joshua Cheptegei who will also race in the Tokyo Marathon, under the supervision of …

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Kawempe North By-Election: NRM aspirants unite behind Faridah Nambi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Kawempe North by-election approaches, six former National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants have resolved to support the party candidate, Faridah Nambi. The NRM Party Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi declared Nambi the NRM candidate at Makerere University last Thursday. The endorsement followed a meeting with all NRM aspirants, …

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L. Victoria welcomes first scheduled roll-on/roll-off freight vessel

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In a historic milestone for East African logistics, East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has launched M.V. MPUNGU, Lake Victoria’s first scheduled roll-on/roll-off freight vessel. The vessel promises faster, safer, and more sustainable transportation, revolutionizing regional trade while supporting the decarbonization of East Africa’s transport sector, …

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