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US: Trump eyes military action against cartels — reports

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US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare military plans against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, US media reported on Friday. The move follows the designation of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, and six other Latin America-based groups as foreign terrorist organizations in February. According to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, potential measures under […]

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Merck Foundation and Nigeria First Lady meet to Build Healthcare Capacity, Support girl education and Break Infertility Stigma in Nigeria

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Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO meet H.E. Senator OLUREMI TINUBU, CON, The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Merck Foundation and Nigeria First Lady meet to Build Healthcare Capacity, Support girl education and Break Infertility Stigma in Nigeria As a part of their ‘Educating Linda’ program, Merck Foundation has also sponsored the education

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Man Utd to unveil new signing in 24 hours as David de Gea returns to Old Trafford

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Manchester United are planning to unveil a brand new signing to a packed-out Old Trafford on the same day their former goalkeeper, David de Gea, returns with Fiorentina. The two sides will contest a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon as Ruben Amorim prepares for his first full year at the helm. Excitement is already building for the campaign ahead

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Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan for new military push in Gaza

Leave a Comment / Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for a new military push in the Gaza Strip have raised warnings from the army leadership, opposition from hostage families and concerns that more Palestinians will be killed. They also risk isolating his country even further. Ahead of the security cabinet meeting where proposals to take over Gaza City were

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Putin says United Arab Emirates possible site for his meeting with Trump

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics, World / Ronald Kabuubi

United States President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin [File: Saul Loeb and Pavel Bednyakov/AFP] Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the United Arab Emirates is one possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump. Synopsis Vladimir Putin has indicated that the United Arab Emirates could be a potential location for

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EC Revises Nomination Dates For 2026 General Elections

Leave a Comment / News, Politics, World / Ronald Kabuubi

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced revised dates for the nomination of candidates in the upcoming 2025/2026 General Elections, affecting Parliamentary, Local Government, and Presidential nomination activities. In a press briefing held on Thursday, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi said the adjustments were necessary to improve the administration of the electoral roadmap and ensure

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EAC, SADC Leaders Unify DRC Peace Efforts

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, East Africa, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

East and Southern African leaders have agreed to merge regional and African Union (AU) peace structures to accelerate efforts in addressing the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The resolution came during the Joint EAC-SADC Summit with the Panel of Facilitators for the DRC Peace Process, held in Nairobi on

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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to Highlight United States (U.S.) Capital Mobilization for Africa at Houston Energy Forum

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HOUSTON, Texas, August 1, 2025/ — The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is set to take the stage at the U.S.–Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) in Houston next month, with Director Selam Demissie confirmed as a featured speaker. Her participation comes at a pivotal moment as the DFC deepens its commitment to mobilizing U.S. private

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Kadaga roots for Busoga rural transformation, dev’t, through education

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Kadaga roots for Busoga rural transformation, dev’t, through education. Luuka, Uganda: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has called for a renewed national commitment to education as a transformative tool for rural development, particularly in the Busoga sub-region. Speaking during the official opening of the

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Breaking: Kabuleta Suspended as NEED Party President

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Kabuleta Suspended as NEED Party President. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) Party has suspended its President, Joseph Kizza Kabuleta, from his positions as National Chairperson and Party President for 90 days, effective immediately. The decision, announced in a press release dated August 1, 2025, cites multiple breaches

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