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Late Penalties Crush Uganda’s World Cup Playoff Hopes in Dramatic Algerian Comeback

By Admin Uganda’s hopes of making history with a World Cup playoff berth were brutally dashed on Tuesday night after two late penalties handed Algeria a dramatic comeback win, ending the Cranes’ qualification dream. The Cranes, who needed nothing short of victory…

Government Releases Shs 18.43 Trillion for Second Quarter of 2025/2026 Financial Year

By Admin The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs 18.43 trillion to government institutions for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This bringings total disbursements to Shs 38.61 trillion accounting for 53.4 percent of the approved…

Madagascar’s military seizes power after weeks of political turmoil

“We have taken the power,” Colonel Michael Randrianirina said in a national broadcast. President Rajoelina had fled the country as protests escalated over the weekend. Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a…

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina pictured last week - he has not been seen since last Wednesday

Madagascar’s embattled leader broadcasts on Facebook, warns of attempted coup

Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he is sheltering in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of protests calling for him to quit. In a live broadcast to the nation on Facebook, Rajoelina, 51, said “a…

UCC equips Kotido PDM SACCO leaders with tablets to enhance operations

By Bondry Kilenga In a bid to promote digital literacy, financial inclusion, and hasten loan disbursement, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has distributed tablets to leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) under the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kotido District…

A spate of Night Banditry in Kaabong Sparks Fear of a Return to Dark Past

By Alexander Mackey Okori The increasing incidents of armed Karamojong thieves bushwhacking people at night have sparked fear among the residents and leaders in Kaabong district, prompting calls for urgent security intervention. The thugs reportedly stage illegal roadblocks on the roads at…

Kotido Schools Register 100 Percent Candidate Turnout for UCE

By Stanley Ebele The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations on Monday began smoothly in Kotido District, with schools registering 100 percent candidate turnout and no displays or irregularities reported. Emmanuel Lokedi, UNEB Chief invigilator for Kotido district said the examination…

Police Suspends Operations Of Gold Mining Company In Amudat Following Death Of Second Casual Worker

By Jennifer Acheng Police in Amudat district, have suspended the operations of Evergreen Resource Company LTD, following the death of a second casual worker, in a space of only two days. The latest incident involved Tibita John, Musoga by tribe, resident of…

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