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Shamir Medical Center CEO Joins bereaved mother Jounrey

Prof. Osnat Levtzion-Korach, CEO of Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), has returned from an emotional and transformative trip to Uganda, where she accompanied twenty grieving Israeli mothers who lost their sons in the Iron Swords War. The mission, organized by the nonprofit Journey 4Hope, emphasizes emotional resilience through nature, community, and guided reflection. This was […]

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Israeli military’s ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuse

The former top lawyer in the Israeli military has been arrested, as a political showdown deepens over the leaking of a video that allegedly shows severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers. Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned as the Military Advocate General of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) last week, saying that she

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KCCA PLEDGES LASTING SOLUTIONS FOR FLOOD-HIT ARCADES

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has pledged to work with affected traders to restore their livelihoods and put in place lasting measures to prevent future flooding in the city’s business hubs. The pledge was made during a meeting convened by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and held in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall on

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Kampala Traders Demand Compensation After Devastating Floods Destroy Merchandise Worth Millions

By Naome Namusoke & Ronald Kabuubi/ KMA updates Kampala, Uganda —Thousands of city traders are demanding government compensation after last week’s torrential rains flooded major arcades in downtown Kampala, destroying goods worth millions of shillings. The downpour, which lasted for over four hours on Thursday, left business owners counting heavy losses as water submerged entire

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Education: School Director, Teachers Arrested for Attempting to Bribe UNEB Scout

Lira City, Uganda — The Territorial Police in North Kyoga Region have arrested three suspects for allegedly attempting to bribe a Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) scout in an effort to influence the conduct of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which officially began on Monday. The suspects have been identified as Odongo George, Director of

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CSOs warn of looming food crisis ahead of 2026 Elections

Agnes Kirabo, Executive Director of the Food Rights Alliance, urged Ugandans to take personal responsibility and prepare for possible food shortages. “After elections, like it or not, take personal responsibility because you will be hungry, and the ‘hungry pants’ cuts in video stomachs. And what we are telling government is that it is your constitutional

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Uganda Diverts Heavy Traffic After Road Collapse Near Karuma Dam

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport has diverted heavy trucks and trailers off a key section of the Karuma–Kamdini highway after part of the road collapsed following heavy rains, disrupting one of northern Uganda’s busiest trade routes. According to a ministry statement issued on Sunday, the road failure occurred about one kilometer

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BREAKING: Eswatini Fires Ugandan Consul Quilino Bamwine Over Fraud and Land-Deal Scandal

Kampala, Uganda — The Kingdom of Eswatini has revoked the appointment of its Honorary Consul in Uganda, Quilino Bamwine after a string of allegations linking him to extortion, fraud, and a criminal land transaction. The move marks a rare diplomatic censure in East Africa and underscores growing scrutiny of alleged misconduct by Ugandan diplomats abroad. In

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Suluhu’s victory reflects Tanzanians’ confidence in her leadership

President Museveni has congratulated his Tanzanian counterpart, Hassan Samia Suluhu, upon her re-election, noting that her victory was a reflection of the confidence Tanzanians have in her leadership. Ms Suluhu was declared on Saturday the landslide winner of an election that set off deadly protests across the country over the exclusion of her main challengers. “I

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she delivered and handed over financial support from H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni donates UGX 5 million to each family of the deceased and UGX 1 million to each survivor.

Following the visit to the mudslide scene in Kwanwa village, the State Minister for Disaster Preparedness ordered the immediate deployment of UPDF personnel to join the ongoing response efforts. During the visit, she delivered and handed over financial support from H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, UGX 5 million to each family of the deceased and

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