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CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes draw Niger and Guinea

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes has been drawn into Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined teams for the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The draw was conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, shortly after CAF announced the tournament’s postponement. …

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Education policy review commission concludes work after 4 years

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Policy Review Commission, chaired by Nuwe Amanya Mushega, has officially concluded its mandate after over four years of gathering input from Ugandans on improving the education and sports sectors. According to a commission member, the final report and proposals have been completed. The …

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Iteso Cultural Union rebuilds demolished cultural sites

Katakwi, UGANDA | THE INDPENDENT | Iteso Cultural Union (ICU), headed by Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, has reopened two cultural sites that were destroyed by former UPDF Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, General Peter Elwelu. Last year, two renowned cultural sites in Katakwi District were demolished under the orders of …

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S. Korean investigators: Yoon refuses to make statements after arrest

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA | Xinhua | South Korea’s Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Wednesday that during the investigation conducted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. local time, the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol consistently refused to make any statements and declined to allow the questioning process to be …

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Why CAF postponed CHAN to August

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), initially scheduled for February 1–28, 2025, to August 2025. The tournament, which is to be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, was delayed to allow the …

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IGP Byakagaba urges police chiefs to prioritize accountability, integrity

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has urged police leaders to prioritize discipline and accountability in their operations. Addressing police chiefs from Aswa West, Aswa East, and North Kyoga regions, at Gulu City Hall in Aswa West on Tuesday, Byakagaba emphasized fairness and integrity in exercising …

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