Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Natalie E. Brown, the American Ambassador to Uganda has said the US has cancelled its Diplomatic observer mission for Uganda’s upcoming election scheduled for Jan. 14. “It is with profound disappointment that I announce the U.S. Mission in Uganda’s decision to cancel our diplomatic …
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Beijing, China | XINHUA | Government officials and leaders of international organizations have expressed shock at violent protests in the U.S. Capitol to support outgoing President Donald Trump, urging an immediate stop of violence, and a peaceful and lawful transfer of power. United Nation Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was saddened by …
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Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | US President Donald Trump has conceded defeat in the elections for the first time, but still signed off a statement by saying his, was the ” greatest first term in presidential history.” The President was under immense pressure after a chaotic day in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi has said that, he sent his four children on vacation to the USA over safety reasons. Kyagulanyi’s four children flew out of the country yesterday. Although he didn’t specify the duration of his children’s stay in the USA, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown has warned that there will be consequences for those who undermine democracy in the country. “The United States, along with other like-minded, democratic countries, will pay close attention to actions of individuals and organizations who interfere …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Seven commanders face American sanctions: Will Biden be better than Trump for human rights abusers? THE LAST WORD Uganda’s prosperity paradox: How rapid economic growth and improving quality of life are causing mass …
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Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The United States has warned Uganda to live up to its obligations to hold free and fair elections. Opposition candidates have been involved in running battles with security forces across the country over elections rallies. Security say they are enforcing the COVID-19 …
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Washington, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Donald Trump who tested positive for COVID-19 and has some symptoms according to his medical team, is right now being taken to Walter Reed Military Medical Center as a ‘precautionary measure’. Trump is reportedly fatigued, and is being flown out from the White House. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Donald Trump’s choice of ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown has finally been confirmed by the United States Senate. Diplomat Brown, who was picked last November, will replace Ambassador Malac at the US Mission in Kampala. A message from the Senate Thursday …
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Stockholm, Sweden | AFP | Nuclear powers continue to modernise their arsenals, researchers said Monday, warning that tensions were rising and the outlook for arms control was “bleak”. “The loss of key channels of communication between Russia and the USA… could potentially lead to a new nuclear arms race,” said Shannon …
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