Critics say universities are using safety concerns to justify a broader crackdown on free expression. Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | In April, dozens of students gathered at the Kyambogo University’s student center. The then-student council president, Akiso Benjamin, called the meeting to address growing frustrations with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will face reigning champions Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on Saturday, 23rd August. This was confirmed after Sudan holding Senegal to 0-0 draw on 19 Aug to maintain top spot in Group D and Senegal finishing second on goal difference. Uganda will be playing …
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Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda and the Mastercard Foundation have teamed up to host a collaborative event at the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, aimed at bridging the opportunity gap for displaced and host community youth. The event, themed “Bridging Opportunity Gaps: Displacement, Dignity, and Work in Uganda,” brought …
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Washington, US | THE INDPENDENT | Internal government documents obtained by CBS News show the Trump administration has expanded its campaign to Uganda and Honduras, as it persuade countries around the world to aid its crackdown on illegal immigration by accepting deportations of migrants who are not their own citizens. …
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Uganda 3 South Africa 3 Kampala, Uganda | FUFA MEDIA | The long wait is finally over. Uganda Cranes have written a new chapter in their football history, qualifying for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinals for the very first time after a pulsating 3-3 draw with South Africa …
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The country emerges as Glovo’s greenest market, fusing rapid digital growth with sustainable mobility Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Glovo, the Spain-headquartered multi-category delivery platform, has marked its fifth anniversary in Uganda with the opening of a new office in Kampala, signalling a Shs 33 billion investment that is reshaping …
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The return of electricity distribution to state hands has sparked a dispute with the private company that was ousted ANALYSIS | LIAM TAYLOR | Umeme, an electricity distribution company, announced on 2 June that it will take its quarrel with the Ugandan government to an arbitration court in London, after weeks …
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Uganda bets on ICGLR’s mineral certification mechanism as it battles for legitimacy in the global gold market COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | For years, Uganda has carried the uncomfortable label of being “the gold laundering capital of Africa.” Watchdog reports, including investigations by the UN Panel on the Illegal Exploitation of …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda will host the Group G FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Somalia and Guinea at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) confirmed it accepted a request from the Somalia football body to stage the match in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the implementation of the fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) commences, driving development for the next five years, a look at its predecessor (NDP III) shows a mixed performance, especially regarding climate. An expert assessment shows that most of the most critical areas …
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