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FKF urged to strengthen sports systems after CHAN ticket controversies
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 11, 2025
The ticketing malady witnessed in the ongoing CHAN 2024 competitions in Kenya has attracted censures from political leaders as many question the transparency of allowing football fans to secure tickets. Hundreds of fans were left frustrated on...
25-08-11_Mathias Galabuzi - Nowadays - Uganda - solar power
D+C Development and Cooperation
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August 11, 2025
In Kiryandongo District, central Uganda, solar panels are becoming a common sight on top of iron-roofed homes. These modest rooftop systems are helping to close the energy gap in areas where the national grid may never arrive, one household at a...
Somali Govt announces killing of senior Al-Shabaab leaders in air and ground operations in Bariire
Shabelle Media Network
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August 11, 2025
Mogadishu, August 11, 2025 — The Somali government announced on Sunday the killing of several senior Al-Shabaab leaders in a series of coordinated air and ground operations in the Bariire area and surrounding villages in the Lower Shabelle region....
Suspected Mpox case reported in West Pokot
The Standard
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The County Government of West Pokot has reported a suspected case of Mpox, sparking health surveillance efforts and precautionary measures in the region. The county on Sunday said a 38-year-old man from Pokatusa in North Pokot Sub-county was...
Ugandan star Weasel hospitalised after allegedly getting hit by wife
TUKO
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August 7, 2025
Ugandan star Weasel was rushed to Nsambya Hospital after an altercation with his wife Sandra Teta A leaked CCTV video shows the moment Sandra repeatedly ran over the musician, as people confronted her Weasel's wife has spoken to the authorities...
Uganda’s digital future now rests on platforms
Independent (Uganda)
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August 7, 2025
Integrating smartphone with platforms helps businesses connect to buyers, provide market price information, enable secure payments, and offer climate-smart advisories. OPINION | Ibrahim Senyonga | It is now evident that Uganda’s path to...
UK expands ‘deport first, appeal later’ policy to 23 countries, including India
The Indian Express
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August 11, 2025
The UK government is widening its “deport first, appeal later” scheme to cover foreign criminals from 23 countries, up from the current eight, in what ministers say is an effort to ease prison overcrowding and address public concerns over crime,...
Uganda to showcase expertise at e-mobility expo
Independent (Uganda)
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August 7, 2025
E-vehicles Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has built the capacity to produce 10,000 electric vehicles annually, with 260 charging and swapping stations countrywide. This is according to the E-Mobility Outlook Report 2024, which also...
Bafana Bafana braced for Guinea face-off, looking for first CHAN tournament win
IOL
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Guinea’s National Elephants and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will face off for the first time in the history of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Monday. This match, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in the bustling city of...
Uganda’s SDG Secretariat Strengthens Coordination for Inclusive, Results-Driven Development
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 7, 2025
The National SDG Secretariat, housed in the Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda, continues to play a pivotal role in driving the country’s Sustainable Development Agenda. Established in 2019 following a recommendation by the Auditor General, the...
ICYMI: BBNaija 10/10 - The feud between Bright Morgan and his social media handler
Pulse
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August 11, 2025
What began as an ordinary week in the BBNaija 10/10 house has now spiraled into one of the messiest scandals of the season, and it’s all playing out on social media. Since Friday, the official Instagram account of housemate Bright Morgan has been...
World Football : Which Channels to Watch Monday’s Matches On
Tunisie Numerique
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August 18, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Below is the detailed TV schedule of the main official fixtures taking place across Arab, African, European and international pitches this Monday, August 18 (Tunisian time): England – Premier League 20:00 Leeds...
Ugandan TikToker girl Shani Lips video trending
Zambian Observer
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August 7, 2025
Shani Lips, a young Ugandan makeup artist and TikTok personality, has recently garnered attention due to a controversial video featuring herself and another TikToker, Moody, which has sparked significant online debate. The video, initially shared...
Uganda set to host Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 in October
Independent (Uganda)
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August 7, 2025
Minister Balaam Barugahara (in blue jacket) poses for a group photo with the Afro-Arab Youth Council team at the Uganda Media Centre. Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda will proudly host the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 from October 6 – 10...
Bauer Media Outdoor announces winners of 2025 Compass scheme championing Black-owned businesses
Ethical Marketing News
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August 10, 2025
Following a nationwide search for brands that are ready to scale up and a rigorous selection process, this year’s winners reflect innovation, inclusivity, and a strong potential for growth. Each selected brand will receive a national digital Out...
Uganda Women League champions Kampala Queens signs two experienced Ethiopians
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Women's League champion Kampala Queens FC has signed two Ethiopian players ahead of the new season. Head coach Frew Haile Gebriel confirmed to Xinhua on Wednesday that the club has signed internationals Amedu...
Heartfelt gratitude from Uganda
Euro Weekly News
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August 10, 2025
A show of thanks. Credit: Elasmus T Godfrey A heartfelt initiative spearheaded by Jenny and Alan Boardman of Mijas has brought renewed vision and hope to nearly 1,000 residents of remote villages surrounding Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest....
Leaders initiate joint action on peace, humanitarian response in CES
Number One Citizen Daily
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August 7, 2025
Deputy Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Julius Tabuley (centre left) & CES governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel (centre right) met on Tuesday; discuss humanitarian assistance for the displaced in Kajokeji| CESGPU By Alan...
Youth activist calls for probe into potential human trafficking scheme targetting African girls
Zambia Reports
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August 18, 2025
By Richard Lamu “I applied for the Alabuga Start Programme but with what I have read so far, I am having second thoughts; I don’t think I would go if they accept me,” 21-year-old Chileshe (not her real name) told Zambia Reports. A graduate of...
Gold laundering capital?
Independent (Uganda)
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August 18, 2025
Artisanal miners toiling in the pits of Rubaya, in the DR Congolese province of North Kivu, a region that is rich in deposits of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. Congolese artisanal and small-scale miners often sell their minerals to middlemen,...