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North Korea smuggled nuclear weapons equipment from Spain: Report

North Korea smuggled nuclear weapons equipment from Spain North Korea acquired a vacuum furnace suitable for nuclear weapons production from Spain by smuggling it across multiple continents, according to a U.S. think tank, raising concerns about Pyongyang’s ability to violate sanctions by misidentifying goods. In a case dating back to 2022, a dual-purpose vacuum furnace […]

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Minister Amongi Delivers President M7’s Wealth Creation Message to Cultural Leaders* 

Minister Amongi Delivers President M7’s Wealth Creation Message to Cultural Leaders*  Minister Betty Amongi Delivers President Museveni’s Wealth Creation Message to Cultural Leaders Minister Betty Amongi Delivers President Museveni’s Wealth Creation Message. Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has called upon traditional and cultural leaders in Uganda to continue promoting local languages and deliver messages

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Parliament approves loans for infrastructure development

      Hon. Musasizi Parliament has approved government requests to borrow US$15.22 million and US$73.15 million from the African Development Bank Group for the construction of Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road. The approval followed a motion presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi,

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Increase advocacy against corruption, MPs tell Civil Society

Increase advocacy against corruption, MPs tell Civil Society Legislators on the Committee of Trade and Tourism have disagreed with a recommendation by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to increase the Tourism Development Programme budget to at least Shs1 trillion per year for the next five years. Members of Parliament (MPs), Hon. James Olobo (NRM, Kioga North

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Call for better pay and staffing in health sector takes centre stage again

The Health Committee during a meeting with officials from different hospitals Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda. Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding that the

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‘Increase funds for prosecution of GBV cases’

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive justice to the level of

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Kampala,Uganda:Presidency seeks to replace old vehicles

State House Comptroller, Barekye (C) before the Committee on Presidential Affairs The presidency is seeking Shs10 billion for procurement of new vehicles to replace an aging fleet. According to Immaculate Namara, an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of the President, there is need  for increased funding to address critical challenges facing the State House. Appearing

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Ukrainians Can Start Claims for Deaths of Close Relatives

Ukrainians Can Start Claims for Deaths of Close Relatives. Created by the Council of Europe and joined by the European Union, the Register will ultimately work out a financial total with a view toward extracting reparations from Moscow. Ukrainians who have lost close relatives during Russia’s invasion will from Thursday be able to lodge claims

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Canada’s Trudeau claims nothing is ‘off the table’ to oppose possible US tariffs

Canada’s Trudeau claims nothing is ‘off the table’ to oppose possible US tariffs. CANADA’S outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that “nothing is off the table” when it comes to responding to proposed tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump. Mr Trudeau added that no single region of the country should be asked to

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Israeli government to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday: reports

Israeli government to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday: reports. The Israeli cabinet will meet Friday morning to vote on the ceasefire and prisoner-exchange deal, according to reports in Israeli and US media. The remaining disputes have been resolved and a final agreement is now in place, paving the way for a cabinet vote, US

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