Twelve-year-old boy accidentally kills 10-year-old cousin during play 

A tragic incident unfolded in Pader district, northern Uganda, on Saturday when a 12-year-old boy accidentally killed his 10-year-old cousin during a play session that turned fatal. The deceased, Solomon Ogen-rwot, was playing with his cousin at around 5 pm in Mila Village, Paiula parish, Paiula sub-county, when the incident occurred. According to Ballex Okello,…

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Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1206 EAT on Monday 7 April 2025 A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. The school-aged child was not vaccinated, had no underlying health conditions and was in hospital suffering complications from measles. US…

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Sometimes you have to take medicine: Trump defends sweeping tariffs

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 11:35 EAT on Monday 7 April 2025 US President Donald Trump has defended sweeping tariffs on imports that sent shockwaves through global stock markets, saying “sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something”. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late on Sunday, he said jobs and…

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South Sudan Political Turmoil: Museveni, Mayardit Hold Talks.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin & Rodney Muhumuza – Updated at 1259 EAT on Saturday 05th April 2025. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday departed South Sudan where he was on a two working State Visit at the invitation of His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit. During his visit, the two leaders held productive discussions on critical…

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