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Vatican Holds Prayers for Uganda Attack Victims

Web News 19 June 2023 259 0

Pope Francis has led prayers at the Vatican for the victims of an Islamist attack on a school in Uganda. About 40 people mostly students were hacked, shot and burned to death in the western town of Mpondwe on Friday night. The Ugandan army has said it’s pursuing the militants, from a Continue Reading

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President Museveni Tests Positive for Covid

Web News 8 June 2023 785 0

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has said he has contracted Covid-19 after one of three tests conducted on him turned out positive. Mr Museveni, who gave a State of the Nation the address earlier on Wednesday, said he had developed a slight cold, prompting him to get tested. The Permanent Secretary at the Health Ministry, Diana […]Continue Reading

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Ugandan President Assents Anti-Gay Bill

Web News 29 May 2023 1342 0

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has assented to the controversial anti-homosexuality bill, despite condemnation of Western countries and human rights activists. The bill was first passed by MPs in March but was returned to the parliament for amendment. In the new law, the offence of homosexuality is now limited to gay sexual acts. People convicted under […]Continue Reading

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Uganda: Veteran Leader Yoweri Museveni Declared Election Winner

Web News 16 January 2021 584 0

Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected, electoral officials say, amid accusations of vote rigging by his main rival Bobi Wine. Mr Museveni won almost 59% of the vote, with Bobi Wine trailing with about 35%, the Electoral Commission said. Bobi Wine, a former pop star, earlier vowed to provide evidence of fraud. The […]Continue Reading