France Appoint Zinedine Zidane as New Head Coach Following 2026 World Cup

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1401 EAT on Tuesday 28 July 2026 Former France captain and midfield legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the French national team, the French Football Federation announced on X on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid manager succeeds Didier Deschamps, whose tenure came to an end…

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Uganda Declared Ebola-Free After Successful Containment of 2026 Outbreak

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1339 EAT on Tuesday 29 July 2026 KAMPALA – Uganda has officially been declared Ebola-free, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi has announced, marking the end of the country’s 2026 Ebola outbreak following months of intensive surveillance and response efforts. The declaration comes after the last Ugandan patient infected with the…

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PM Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Ahead of Zelensky Visit

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1240 EAT on Monday 27 July 2026 The Ukrainian president will become the first international leader to visit the prime minister since he took office a week ago, with Downing Street saying the visit “illustrates the strength of the relationship between the two nations”. During the visit, the…

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Pakistan Monsoon Floods Death Toll Surpasses

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Monday 27 July 2026 Heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people, injured 344 others and damaged hundreds of homes since the start of the monsoon season in June, authorities have said, warning that more heavy downpours are expected later this…

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KCCA Unveils Undercover ‘Ambience Ambassadors’ in Anti-Litter Campaign

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1203 EAT on Monday 27 July 2026 The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to deploy a team of undercover “ambience ambassadors” to identify and apprehend people who litter in the city as part of efforts to improve sanitation and enforce waste management regulations. Speaking on Saturday…

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Concern Grows as Over 100 Ugandans Go Missing on Ukraine Frontline

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1126 EAT on Monday 27 July 2026 When Kenneth Kakuru left his home in Kawuku, Entebbe, on November 23, 2025, he believed he was travelling to Russia for a driving job that promised a monthly salary of $6,000 (about Shs21 million). Like dozens of other former security guards…

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