European Union naval forces are racing to reach a Malta-flagged tanker held by pirates off the coast of Somalia. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A European Union naval force raced Friday to reach a Malta-flagged tanker held by pirates off the coast of Somalia as officials warned of another attempted approach by the gang. The seizure of the […]
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The Israeli army said on Thursday that it had completed its attacks on Hezbollah’s military targets in southern Lebanon, following a series of strikes that were condemned by United Nations peacekeeping forces. According to the Israeli army, the operation targeted weapon depots belonging to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Unit, accusing the group of rearming in violation
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China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has entered service days after a grand commissioning ceremony overseen by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media said. The Fujian, the country’s third warship, is equipped with electromagnetic catapults which will allow planes to be launched at higher speeds. Its launch marked a significant step forward for Beijing,
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The International Criminal Court confirmed 39 charges against Kony, paving the way for a trial if he is ever captured. Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, nearly two decades after the court first issued a warrant for his arrest. Kony,
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In a major reshuffle within the police force, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has announced significant changes in key positions. The most notable move is that of Patrick Onyango, the former spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), who has been transferred to the Community Policing Command (CPC) to head publications. Taking
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The 2025 edition of the CAF Awards will be held in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, honouring the top performers from the previous year, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has confirmed. The CAF Awards 2025 will start at 19h00 local time / 18h00 GMT / 20h00 Cairo time. This ceremony honours African
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Details of his passing were still scanty by Friday morning, but reports indicate that his lifeless body was discovered at his home in the morning hours. The Uganda Police Force is mourning the passing of one its senior officers, SP Ronald Mutabazi who reportedly died suddenly last night. Mutabazi has been a senior officer in
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MTN Uganda Ltd has announced a second interim dividend of USh 10.5 per share, a 40 percent increase from the previous payout, following strong third-quarter earnings that reflect the technology company’s growing leadership in digital and financial services. The dividend, totaling USh 235.1 billion, will be paid on December 19, 2025, with book closure set
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured landslide victims in Bulambuli District of a dignified and permanent resettlement, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting communities living in disaster-prone areas along the Mt. Elgon slopes. “The families are waiting to be resettled on 2,000 acres. Each family is to have two acres and 10 million shillings. And
MTN Uganda has won the Gold Award for Excellence in Integrated Reporting at the 2025 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in transparency, sustainability, and corporate governance. The technology company also received the Sustainability Reporting Award having demonstrated an enduring commitment to laying the groundwork for more robust and impactful sustainability communications in
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