The African Union is backing calls for drugmakers to waive some intellectual property rights on COVID-19 medicines and vaccines to speed up…
MPs Want RDCs Abolished
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A section of lawmakers are proposing the abolishment of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), arguing that it is wasteful expenditure. “We want ministers…
Obusinga Palace Fire Caused By Arsonist, Two Cops Charged With Neglect - Gov't
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Uganda’s Minister of Defence, Adolf Mwesige on Wednesday told Parliament that a mysterious fire at the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu was a case…
Uganda Responds To US Sanctions' Threat; First Fix Your Own Elections
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Possible US sanctions against Uganda following alleged irregularities in January’s elections and abuse by the security forces would be unfortunate, but are…
WhatsApp To Switch off Messages For All Who Reject New Terms
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WhatsApp users who do not accept its updated terms and conditions by the 15 May deadline will be unable to receive or…
Rwanda's Kagame Faults 'hypocrisy' In Vaccine Supply
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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has faulted the “hypocrisy and double standards” in the global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. President Kagame made the…
Biden Admin Warns Uganda: We're Considering 'Targeted Options'
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The United States of America is set to join the European Union in imposing a set of sanctions against Ugandan individuals over…
Golfer Tiger Woods Suffers Leg Injuries In Nasty Car Crash
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Golf star Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries Tuesday in a vehicle rollover in the Los Angeles area and is undergoing surgery, authorities and his…
Music Streaming Service Spotify Expands To 39 African Nations Including Uganda
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So far Spotify is only available in South Africa and North African states, but the music streaming service has announced it will…
MPs Begin Debating Bill That Seeks To Extend Terms From 5 To 7 Years
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Lawmakers are debating a report of the committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill seeks…