Asia’s economy expected to expand 4.5% in 2026
BOAO, Hainan, (Xinhua) — Asia remains the world’s primary growth engine, with its economy forecast to expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, according to a report released by the Boao...
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U.S. authorizes 30-day window for Iranian oil sales at sea amid supply concerns
NEW YORK, (Xinhua) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued a general license temporarily lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for 30 days to address the supply shortage...
Explainer: Why doesn’t Iran trust the U.S.?
TEHRAN, March 25 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Tehran Times reported Tuesday that Tehran views U.S. calls for negotiations as a deceptive scheme, stressing that it “does not trust these messages,” even...
Anti-Corruption Chiefs Vow to Strengthen Joint Efforts in High-Level Meeting
KAMPALA — In a move to bolster the national crackdown on graft, the Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig Gen Henry Isoke, paid a courtesy call on...
First Lady Janet Museveni backs eco-friendly sanitary pad production in Uganda
Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has welcomed plans by South African company VEB Group to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in Uganda using banana fibre....
Museveni assumes chairmanship of regional bloc
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today assumed the Chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from the outgoing Chairperson, President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya,...
Museveni launches Uganda’s first Islamic insurance firm
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic Insurance firm. Tamini General Insurance is a conglomerate of Saalam Group designed to offer Sharia alternative insurance...
Joint army bombs ADF camp in eastern DRC, several rebels killed
The Joint forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)...
Museveni hosts Charlene Ruto
ENTEBBE: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday hosted Charlene Ruto and her team at State Lodge, Nakasero. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing value addition in the...
NRM party veterans riding on intrigue to try and bounce back; outlook increasingly bleak
KAMPALA: Internal tensions within Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) continue to simmer as sections of party veterans openly and privately criticize Secretary General Richard Todwong, despite what insiders describe...
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NRM caucus resolves to increase primary school, arts teachers
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Xi Focus: Recalibrating officials’ understanding of governance achievement
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Renowned Mityana land grabber remanded over fraud
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At least 9 dead, 45 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
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Uganda, Norway agree to deepen economic cooperation, call for stronger multilateral action
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IGANGA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATORS REMANDED OVER UGX 983M FRAUD
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LIST: 38 nominated for two NRM EALA slots
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China’s commitment to multilateralism a stabilizing anchor in volatile world, says leading consultancy director
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Asia plays pivotal role in global green energy transition: report
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Iran could open battlefront in Bab el-Mandeb Strait if U.S. takes “stupid” actions on ground: media
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Ugandan MP escapes death in deadly land dispute.
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WASTAGE: MPs to pocket sh2.7m per day for sports
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Asst. Engineer remanded in Mpigi Fuel theft
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New Bill wants bars opened at 5-10pm
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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans
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Police hunt senior Kyambogo lecturer over aggravated defilement
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Chief magistrate, prosecutor granted bail in corruption case
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Government and Nyege Nyege organisers hold first joint planning meeting
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Karimojong woman beats man into coma over asking for sex
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Tourism bosses, UPDF clash over ADF announcements
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US gives Uganda shs95 billion for refugees assistance
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Ugandans shine at Brighton Pride
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UPDF kills 27 ADF rebels in DR Congo
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U.S. authorizes 30-day window for Iranian oil sales at sea amid supply concerns
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Suzan Muhwezi Vs Govt: Who owns AGOA?
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First Lady Janet Museveni backs eco-friendly sanitary pad production in Uganda
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Miss High School Calls Upon Candidates As Exams Start
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Museveni asks NRM delegates to fight corruption at local government level, monitor govt services
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UBOS sets guidelines for census enumerators as it goes digital
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St Peter’s Nsambya HM accused of faking age
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LIST: 38 nominated for two NRM EALA slots
KAMPALA: The National Resistance Movement Electoral Commission Chairman, Dr Tanga Odoi, has expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming response to the call for expression of interest to fill two positions in...
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NRM party veterans riding on intrigue to try and bounce back; outlook increasingly bleak
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Rose Namayanja: The Mobilisation Strategist Who Consolidated NRM’s Strength in Buganda
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PHOTO ALBUM: NRM draws mammoth crowds in West Nile
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NRM delegates conference closes with Museveni emphasizing war on corruption at district level