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CHAN 2024: Uganda vs Niger – How to Watch & Predicted Score
Morocco World News
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August 11, 2025
Uganda will face Niger for the first time at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) when the two meet in Kampala in a Group C fixture. Malian referee Ousmane Diakate will blow the kick-off whistle at 6:00 PM Morocco time (GMT+1),...
Uganda's Ruga Ruga Select to ignite Christie 7s
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 8, 2025
Uganda’s Ruga Ruga Select are set to add regional spice to the 2025 Christie 7s after hosts Kenya Harlequin confirmed pools for the tournament, scheduled for Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17 at the RFUEA Grounds. The Ugandan invitational...
Idi Amin — why ‘Big Daddy’ is popular in modern Uganda
The Times
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Uganda is in election campaign mode, so it came as no surprise on a recent trip to Kampala to see the face of the opposition leader Bobi Wine, complete with signature red beret, gazing out from walls and shopfronts. What I hadn’t anticipated was...
MTN Uganda’s 15% H1 2025 revenue growth drives use ahead of MPC
CNBC Africa
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August 11, 2025
MTN Uganda, a leading telecommunications service provider, has reported a robust performance for the first half of 2025, marking a 15% revenue growth and a significant 20% dividend increase. These financial results have positively impacted trading...
Uganda crush Guinea, SA hold Algeria at the Chan
The Namibian
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August 8, 2025
Co-hosts Uganda scored in each half to beat Guinea 3-0 in Kampala to keep alive their hopes of advancing in the Chan tournament. The Cranes, who lost their tournament opener by the same margin to Algeria, were in danger of early elimination. But...
MTN Uganda’s profit after tax drops by 9.7%, subscribers increased to 22.8M in H1’25
Technext
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August 11, 2025
MTN Uganda has recorded a 9.7% year-on-year drop in its profit after tax (PAT) to Ush 267 billion. The company also posted a 10.2% growth in subscriber base to 22.8 million for the first half of 2025. According to the financial results made...
Harry and Meghan renew Netflix deal with first look partnership
Express & Star
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August 11, 2025
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a new “multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects” with Netflix, the couple has announced. Five years ago, Harry and Meghan secured a lucrative contract, thought to be worth more than...
Watoto Church Uganda dismisses Pastor over sexual misconduct claims
Eye Radio
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August 11, 2025
Author: Staff Reporter | Published: 3 hours ago Watoto church building in Kampala. File Photo Watoto Church in Uganda on Sunday, August 10, announced the dismissal of one of its pastors over allegations of sexual immorality. According to Ugandan...
Political heat in Uganda draws concern of Christian educators
Mission Network News
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August 11, 2025
Uganda (MNN) — Increasing political tension in Uganda’s election season has Christian educators concerned. President Yoweri Museveni has held office for nearly 40 years. Ever since he seized power in 1986, Uganda has been “comparatively stable,...
Jailed Commissioner Mugume backed by top police organ
Independent (Uganda)
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August 16, 2025
Mugume appearing Before the Anti corruption Court in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eldard Mugume, the Commissioner of Police, was recently remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of abuse of office. Prosecutors allege that in 2013 he...
South Sudan, Uganda to form 14-member committee to investigate clashes
Number One Citizen Daily
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August 11, 2025
(L) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) (R) Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol Chief of Defense Forces of the South Sudan People Defense Forces/Courtesy photo By Yiep Joseph South Sudan and Uganda...
NBA, FIBA to host First Basketball without borders camp in East Africa
Fresh Angle
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.Africa.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 21st Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp will be held at Petit Stade in Kigali, Rwanda, from...
‘Palancas Negras’ claim first victory at CHAN 2025 after defeating Zambia
Ver Angola
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The goals in the third round of Group A of CHAN 2025 came in the second half. Zambia opened the scoring with a goal from Dominic Chanda in the 73rd minute. However, a few minutes later, the national team equalized. In the 79th minute, Kaporal...
Uganda’s U17 Coach Vows Historic Run at World Cup Debut
News Ghana
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August 8, 2025
Uganda’s U17 national team head coach Brian Ssenyondo has pledged an ambitious campaign at November’s FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, declaring his squad won’t be “just making up the numbers.” Speaking to Xinhua, Ssenyondo dismissed concerns about...
Shell Hosts Young African Professionals In Support Of Future Energy Leaders
Channels TV
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August 11, 2025
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) recently hosted young professionals from Nigeria and other African countries at its offices in Lagos, as it continues to support the growth of future leaders in the energy industry on...
Powerful Social Media, Weak Government
Ratopati
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Kathmandu – The Nepalese government has failed to regulate major social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) currently in use in Nepal. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology had issued ultimatums four times,...
Iran condemns ICJ VP’s ‘shocking breach of ethics’ in backing Israel
Tehran Times
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August 16, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has denounced the Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Julia Sebutinde, for a “shocking breach of judicial ethics.” In a post on...
Shell hosts African young professionals as it supports growth of future energy leaders
National Accord Newspaper
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August 11, 2025
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), has hosted young professionals from Nigeria and other African countries at its offices in Lagos, as it continues to support the growth of future leaders in the energy industry on the...
Survival Factors in Ugandan Youth Rhabdomyosarcoma
Bioengineer.org
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August 11, 2025
Survival Challenges and Prognostic Insights in Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma: An In-Depth Analysis from a Resource-Limited Ugandan Center Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a malignant soft tissue sarcoma predominantly affecting children and adolescents,...
South Sudan, Uganda to investigate border clashes: army
African Insider
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August 11, 2025
Juba – South Sudan and Uganda will jointly investigate recent deadly clashes on their border, the South Sudanese army said Sunday, after six people died in fighting. Uganda has a history of involvement in impoverished South Sudan and has long...