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Uganda Showcases Tourism and Cultural Riches at Landmark Expo in Doha
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
Doha, Qatar – The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar has successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025, a high-profile event aimed at promoting Uganda’s rich tourism offerings and diverse cultural heritage to...
Optimism as Uganda Airlines expands
Independent (Uganda)
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June 30, 2025
Uganda Airlines flies to 17 destinations, the latest being London, U.K. Planned destinations include Guangzhou, China; Accra, Ghana; Cape Town, S.A.; and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Uganda Airlines) Experts say coming months critical for new planes,...
With No Succession Plan, Uganda’s Museveni Seeks Reelection
World Politics Review
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June 30, 2025
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attends the state funeral of former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 11, 2020 (AP photo by John Muchucha). Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni confirmed Saturday that he intends to run for a...
Uganda’s $10bn oil dream nears reality
NTV Uganda
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Uganda’s $10bn oil dream nears reality The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline is entering its final stretch, with developers racing to meet the 2026 deadline. Construction of the 1,443-kilometer pipeline is now 62% complete. Meanwhile, the workforce...
Uganda’s Jua Kali Enterprises Empowered with Toolkits as Government Bolsters MSME Growth
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
By David Mwanje In a vibrant ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, led by Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, handed over business toolkits and equipment to Jua Kali groups under the 10th cohort of...
Texas Congressman Sparks Outrage After Racist Comment on Zohran Mamdani's Cultural Practice of Eating With Hands
Asianet Newsable
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June 30, 2025
Congressman Brandon Gill has come under fire for a racist post targeting New York legislator Zohran Mamdani over a video of him eating biryani with his hands. The controversy continues to grow. Texas Congressman Brandon Gill is once again facing...
80-year-old Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni to seek reelectio...
Modern Ghana
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Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he intends to contest in next year’s presidential election, potentially extending his rule in the East African country to nearly half a century. In a post on the X platform late on Saturday, Museveni...
'Go back to Third World': Texas Congressman's racist remark at Zohran Mamdani for eating rice with hands
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
A Texas Congressman shared a controversial racist remark against Indian-origin New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after a video showing him eating rice with his hands surfaced online. Congressman Brandon Gill attacked Zohran Mamdani...
Inside the Girl-Led Empowerment Movement Growing in Uganda
Triple Pundit
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“The most powerful method in empowering girls is to start with their personal journeys and personal empowerment,” Monica Nyiraguhabwa, executive director and co-founder of the Girl Up Initiative Uganda, told TriplePundit. “You cannot empower a...
America Used to Be a Refuge for Queer Immigrants. Now Its Own People Want Out.
Slate Magazine
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June 30, 2025
This is part of Slate’s Pride 2025 package on how America is celebrating queerness during one of the most challenging years on record. José never wanted to leave El Salvador, but he didn’t have a choice. His predicament began when his conservative...
Uganda Outpaces Ethiopia: Record Coffee Exports Herald a New Era at World of Coffee Geneva 2025
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025, Uganda emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, delivering a record 47,606.7 tonnes and surpassing Ethiopia’s previous achievements. Latest figures reveal that Uganda sold...
Uganda: Museveni, 80, to seek re-election after 39 years in power
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s ruling party said Tuesday that the country’s long-running president Yoweri Museveni, will seek re-election in polls due early next year. The 80-year-old had been widely expected to try and extend his almost four-decade rule over the east...
Uganda's Museveni will seek re-election, his party says
Eye Witness News
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KAMPALA - Uganda's ruling party said Tuesday that the country's long-running president Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in polls due early next year. The 80-year-old had been widely expected to try and extend his almost four-decade rule over...
Uganda’s Museveni Confirmed to Seek Reelection, Extending His Near Four-Decade Rule
Arise News
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will stand for reelection in the January general poll, a senior ruling party official confirmed, signalling the continuation of his nearly 40-year tenure. In a video posted on Monday by state broadcaster UBC,...
Uganda's long-serving President Museveni to seek reelection, official says
The Gazette - Colorado
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KAMPALA (Reuters) -Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection for another term in polls due early next year to extend his nearly four-decade rule, according to a senior official from the ruling party. Although he was widely expected...
Dems Believe That Racism Against Whites is Still OK
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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June 30, 2025
Early this month the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the idea that victims of so-called “reverse discrimination” — discrimination directed against those making up the majority of the population — should be treated exactly the same as discrimination...
Bank of Uganda’s Big Play Saving Oil Wealth for Generations Ahead
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 30, 2025
By David Mwanje As Uganda gears up for its first oil production in July 2026, the nation stands at a crossroads, with dreams of skyscrapers and world-class hospitals balanced against the sobering lessons of countries that squandered their oil...
In new online posts, North Texas GOP chair calls LGBTQ+ people 'degenerates,' accuses Muslims of bestiality
San Antonio Current - Texas
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June 30, 2025
click to enlarge Facebook / Bo French Bo French, pictured above, has faced growing calls to step down as Tarrant County GOP chair after posting an antisemitic, Islamophobic poll last week. Despite growing calls for his resignation after he set up...
Uganda’s Coffee Export Surge Delivers Record-Breaking Earnings in May
Arabian Post
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June 23, 2025
Uganda achieved a significant leap in coffee export earnings and volumes during May, driven by a strong harvest in key growing regions and sustained high global prices. The May coffee shipments reached 793,445 bags of 60 kg—an increase of 44%...
US to recognize only civil marriages for asylum seekers, refugees seeking spousal immigration from July 3
Nairametrics
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June 30, 2025
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant policy change affecting refugees and asylum seekers. Effective July 3, 2025, the agency will only recognize legally registered civil marriages between...