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Gen Muhoozi Warns Against 2026 Poll Violence, Tells Voters to ‘Vote and Go Home’

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned political actors against inciting violence during the 2026 general elections, saying security agencies will act decisively to maintain peace. Speaking on Monday at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted UPDF officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Gen Muhoozi said […]

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Makerere University Announces Graduation Fees for 76th Ceremony

Makerere University has released official guidelines on the payment of graduation fees for students set to take part in the institution’s 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled later this year. In a notice dated October 24, 2025, the Office of the Academic Registrar outlined the mandatory fees that all graduands must clear before being allowed to graduate.

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Burundi president hosts Jose Chameleone, singer pledges ultra-modern studio

Burundi president Gen Evariste Ndayishimiye hosted Ugandan singer Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone at the Mwami Ntare Rushatsi Palace, the Burundi State House, December 15. Burundi president Gen Evariste Ndayishimiye hosted Ugandan singer Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone at the Ntare Rushatsi Palace, the Burundi State House, December 15. According to the Facebook post shared

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MTN Uganda leans on transparency for steady growth

MTN Uganda anticipates closing the financial year with good results in line with market guidance, driven by increased data consumption, sustained growth in mobile money services, and ongoing investment in network expansion, according to Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bugembe. Mr. Bugembe’s remarks follow MTN Uganda’s recent recognition by the Uganda Revenue Authority for contributing over

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ENGAGES NRM YOUTH FROM NORTHERN REGION, CALLS FOR PROSPERITY-DRIVEN MOBILIZATION

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth leaders in Northern Uganda to focus their mobilisation on peace, prosperity, health and skills development.   While meeting the group which was led by Hon. Hamson Denis Obua, NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda and Government Chief Whip, at his Kisozi farm,

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Russia testing West below threshold of war, says UK intelligence head

LONDON; Britain’s new head of MI6 has warned that the UK and its allies are operating in a dangerous “space between peace and war,” as she used her first public speech to set out what she described as an “interlocking web of security challenges” dominated by the threat from Russia. Blaise Metreweli, the first woman

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India-EU trade talks to enter new year, deal expected by Republic Day, says trade chief

The India-EU trade talks will enter the new year and a deal is expected to be signed by the Republic Day, according to European Union (EU) trade chief Maros Sefcovic. European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the

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Ukraine ready to drop NATO membership ambition amid peace talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Kyiv is prepared to drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees. The Ukrainian leader’s suggestion came on Sunday as he headed to meetings with US envoys and European allies in the German capital, Berlin, admitting that some members of the military alliance

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Spain fines Airbnb $74.5M over unlicensed tourist rentals

ISTANBUL; Spain imposed a €64 million ($74.5 million) fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist accommodations, said an official statement on Monday. The fine against the online short-term rental platform is final after the resolution of an administrative appeal lodged with Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy, said the Social Rights Ministry.

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Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president

Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration and crime. Kast beat the governing left-wing coalition candidate Jeanette Jara decisively with more than 58% of the vote in his third attempt at running for president. It marks

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