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Trump administration designates Barrio 18 gang as foreign terrorist organization

The Trump administration has designated the Barrio 18 gang as a foreign terrorist organization, joining other Latin American criminal groups receiving the designation in recent months. MEXICO CITY — The Trump administration Tuesday designated the Barrio 18 gang as a foreign terrorist organization, joining other Latin American criminal groups receiving the designation in recent months. Barrio 18, largely […]

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ICE agents arrest one of Haiti’s most powerful and wealthy businessmen on US soil

Federal agents have arrested Dimitri Vorbe, one of Haiti’s most powerful businessmen and the latest elite figure from the troubled Caribbean country to be detained on U.S. soil. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Federal immigration agents have arrested Dimitri Vorbe, one of Haiti’s most powerful businessmen and the latest elite figure from the troubled Caribbean country to be

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MPs under the Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disability have joined the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda to ask  government to reduce taxes

MPs under the Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disability have joined the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda to ask  government to reduce taxes on the importation and production of equipment and materials used in rehabilitation and the manufacture of assistive devices for persons with disabilities. This is after   NUDIPU presented a petition to

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EC Finalizes Preparations for Uganda’s Presidential Nominations 2026

By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Wakiso, Uganda: |The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the nomination of candidates for the 2026 Presidential Elections will be held on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th September 2025, at the Commission’s new Head Office Grounds in Lubowa, along Kigo-Lweza Road, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District.   According to EC Chairperson Justice

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MTN Uganda supports the 8th edition of the Kopu P’Ubimu Games and the 4th edition of the Bicycle Races in the Ker Alur Kingdom

Alur team from Uganda pose for a group photo before the opening match at Bar Okoro with Alur from DR -Congo. MTN Uganda invests in the 8th Kopu P’Ubimu football games and 4th edition of the bicycle races in Ker Alur.   The tournament runs from September 20 to October 25, 2025, across the Alur

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European airports slowly get back online after cyberattack targeted check-in systems

Major European airports are starting to recover after they were hit by a cyberattack that affected check-in systems, causing flight cancellations and huge delays for thousands of passengers over the past two days. Starting late Friday, major airports in Brussels, London and Berlin were hit by disruptions to electronic systems that snarled up check-in and

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Trump will struggle to halt the blowback from his latest ineptitude

The US President will regret his latest announcement when he realises that it is torpedoing the interests of America’s wealthiest business owners. WASHINGTON DC – Top White House officials spent the weekend trying to repair the damage caused by President Donald Trump’s shambolic announcement on Friday regarding the future of visas for skilled overseas workers hired

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Electoral Commission Notifies Presidential Aspirants on Status of Supporter Lists

By Naome Namusoke/ KMA Updates  Kampala, The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced the process of notifying presidential aspirants about the status of their submitted supporter lists in line with the provisions of the Presidential Elections Act, 2005. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, as of Friday, 19th September 2025, the Commission had notified 27 out

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MTN Uganda hosts second graduation for MTN ACE initiative, celebrates over 100 youth graduates

MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has graduated 103 youths from the second cohort of its MTN ACE Initiative, a programme providing digital, business, and entrepreneurial skills.   Of 154 students admitted, 103 completed the programme. Forty-four of these advanced through the ACE Career path, which combines practical training with paid internships, and

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MTN Uganda Announces Sponsorship of Navio Concert; An Orchestra Experience.

Navio has spent nearly 25 years in the industry and his growth to become a star has mirrored the growth of Hip Hop in Africa. MTN Uganda:MTN Uganda unveils official sponsorship of Navio Concert; An Orchestra Experience, reaffirming its role as the leading supporter of Ugandan music. After nine concerts, we knew the 10th had

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