Biden Urges Unity and Peaceful Transition After Trump’s Election Victory.

In a public address from the White House, President Joe Biden called on Americans to “bring down the temperature” following the divisive election, emphasizing the importance of unity and the peaceful transfer of power. Biden’s remarks came after former President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, a result that had stirred significant political…

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Chaos Erupts in Parliament as Coffee Bill Passes Amid Violence and Controversy.

On November 6, 2024, a heated and chaotic scene unfolded in Uganda’s Parliament as lawmakers debated the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, which proposed the rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, was eventually passed, but not without significant turmoil. The physical altercation that set the tone…

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Nigeria’s Army Chief Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja Dies at 56.

Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away at the age of 56 after a “period of illness,” as confirmed by President Bola Tinubu. The military leader died on Tuesday night in Lagos, although the specifics of his illness have not been made public. President Tinubu expressed his profound sorrow and extended heartfelt…

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Kamala Harris to Concede After Trump’s Historic Election Victory.

Kamala Harris is set to deliver a concession speech later today, following what is shaping up to be a historic victory for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election. Harris, who was the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, will address the nation from Howard University at 16:00 EST (21:00 GMT), marking her first public appearance since the…

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Uganda Airlines to Clear Shs 29 Billion Fuel Debt Owed to Dubai Supplier.

Uganda Airlines has announced plans to clear an outstanding fuel debt of approximately Shs 29 billion (about $8 million) owed to a Dubai-based supplier, Mixjet. The airline clarified that contrary to earlier reports suggesting the debt stood at $10 million (around Shs 37 billion), the actual amount owed is $8 million. In a statement, the…

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Equatorial Guinea VP Warns Against Office Sex After Viral Videos Expose Scandal.

The Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Mangue, has issued a stern warning to civil servants following the circulation of explicit videos allegedly involving high-ranking officials engaging in sexual acts at work. Obiang stressed that those caught in such acts would face “severe measures” and be immediately suspended, labeling the behavior a “flagrant violation of…

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Trump and Harris Cast Ballots as Millions Vote in Historic US Election.

As millions of Americans head to the polls or cast their votes by mail in the highly anticipated US presidential election, both major candidates are urging voter participation. Former President Donald Trump, who cast his vote in Florida, joined the many Americans who chose to vote in person. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris, who voted…

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Ex-KCCA Bosses Granted Bail After Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy.

Kasangati, Uganda (November 4, 2024) – A wave of relief swept through the Kasangati Magistrate’s Court on Monday as former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials, Dorothy Kisaka, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello, were granted bail. The trio had been detained for two weeks following the tragic August 10th Kiteezi landfill collapse that claimed 35…

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