Renowned Political Analyst Joseph Tamale Mirundi Passes Away.

Kampala, August 14, 2024 — Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a prominent Ugandan political analyst, has passed away at Kisubi Hospital in Kampala following a prolonged struggle with health complications. The news of his death was confirmed by his family on Tuesday night. Mirundi, widely known for his insightful and often provocative political commentary, succumbed to lung-related…

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Tanzania’s opposition leaders freed on bail.

Senior leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party – including its chairman Freeman Mbowe and his deputy Tundu Lissu – have been released on bail, after they were detained ahead of a youth rally. About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a parade through the south-western town of…

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We entered without resistance, Ukrainian troops say.

While “Z” serves as a symbol of Russia’s invasion, a triangle has become the emblem of Ukraine’s bold counteroffensive. Marked on the sides of every supply truck, tank, or personnel carrier heading toward the Russian border in the Sumy region, this symbol represents a significant Ukrainian effort. This offensive has reclaimed hundreds of square kilometers…

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Senior Lawyer Detained in Luzira on Charges of Misappropriating Shs4 Billion.

Kampala, August 13, 2024 – Prominent senior lawyer John Matovu, aged 62, appeared in the Anti-Corruption Court today to face serious charges related to the alleged embezzlement of Shs4.1 billion. The funds in question were designated for war loss compensation for the Busoga Growers Cooperative, a group of agricultural producers in the Busoga region. Matovu,…

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Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown.

Tanzanian police have detained prominent politician Tundu Lissu along with four other opposition figures, according to the Chadema party. The party reported that Lissu and two other politicians were apprehended on Sunday in Mbeya, a southwestern town, just before their scheduled rally to celebrate World Youth Day. Additionally, the party’s chairman and the leader of…

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Ukraine asserts that it controls 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

Ukraine’s top military leader has announced that Kyiv’s forces now control 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory as they advance in their largest cross-border operation in two and a half years of full-scale war. Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukraine is actively conducting an offensive in the Kursk region, a week after the operation commenced….

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Kiteezi Landfill Collapse: A Tragic Event Unfolds in Uganda.

August 12, 2024 — Kampala, Uganda In a tragic incident that has stunned the local community and raised significant concerns about waste management practices, the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda, has experienced a catastrophic collapse. The event occurred early on Saturday morning, leading to severe casualties and widespread destruction. Details of the Collapse The Kiteezi…

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Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win.

Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda’s president after winning 99% of the vote in last month’s election. While some hail Mr Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others accuse him of running a repressive regime in a country where ordinary people are…

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