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Byabakama assures journalists of safety ahead of 2026 elections

 Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has assured journalists of their safety as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. This assurance comes amidst growing concerns from media organizations and journalists, who have reported increasing incidents of violence, …

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Journalists asked to prioritize safety ahead of 2026 general elections

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to prioritise their safety, ethical integrity, and professionalism as they cover politically charged events. This call was made during a media training workshop organised by the Electoral Commission (EC), aimed at strengthening collaboration between journalists and the EC, and …

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Museveni nominated as NRM presidential candidate for 2026 polls

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, officially nominated Museveni for both …

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OPEC: Global oil demand unchanged for 2025, 2026

VIENNA,  | Xinhua | The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Monday it would keep its forecasts for global oil demand growth unchanged at 2.9 percent for 2025 and 3.1 percent for 2026. In its latest monthly oil market report, OPEC projected a year-on-year increase of 1.3 …

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UPDF urges calm, peace ahead of 2026 elections

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has called on citizens to maintain calm, peace, and discipline as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Delivering a message during a community commemoration of the LRA massacre in Gulu district, Brig. Gen. Jackson Kayanja, Deputy …

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