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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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Rwenzururu and Tooro Kingdoms Condemn Western Uganda Attacks

The Rwenzururu King, His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere, has condemned the violent attacks on security installations in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts, distancing the cultural institution from the acts. On Saturday, suspected armed assailants attacked Kasese Central Police Station and Rugendabara Police Post, while another group targeted Malindi and Kakuka military detachments in Bundibugyo District. In

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Protests as Serbia marks anniversary of tragedy that killed 16

Floral tributes are placed outside the train station on the first anniversary of the disaster that killed 16 people, in Novi Sad, Serbia (AP Photo/Armin Durgut) (Armin Durgut/AP) Nearly a year of student-led anti-government protests have seriously shaken Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. By Associated Press Reporters November 01, 2025 at 10:20am GMT Tens of thousands of students

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5 killed as suspected attackers launch coordinated assault on UPDF, Police

While police have not confirmed any link, the pattern of coordinated, cross-border assaults mirrors previous ADF tactics Ugandan security forces are investigating an overnight attack on a police barracks in Kasese District after unidentified thugs attacked and set a police house ablaze, prompting authorities to warn residents to remain indoors. Western Uganda — At least

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Argentina’s chief of staff resigns after Milei’s election victory

Guillermo Francos steps down as President Milei ushers in new phase, with presidential spokesman Adorni set to take reins on Monday Instabul Argentina’s chief of staff stepped down Friday, coming only days after President Javier Milei’s governing bloc secured a renewed mandate in pivotal midterm elections. Guillermo Francos, 75, a longtime political figure, said he

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Illegal Israeli settlers attack Palestinian towns, torch vehicles

Israeli forces set fire the Palestinian vehicles during their raid to Deir Dibwan town in Ramallah, West Bank on October 31, 2025. [Hisham K. K. Abu Shaqra – Anadolu Agency] Illegal Israeli settlers on Friday set fire to five Palestinian vehicles and assaulted towns in the occupied West Bank, local sources said, Anadolu reports. Abd Qabaja,

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Mass killings reported as Sudan’s RSF seizes control of el-Fasher

RSF members reportedly detaining a fighter known as Abu Lulu (L) in El-Fasher, in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region. In a statement late on October 30, the RSF said it had detained several fighters accused of “violations that occurred during the liberation” of the city, including Lulu who appeared in multiple videos on his TikTok

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Tanzania blackout after election chaos, deaths feared

Electorates look for their names on the notice board before queuing to cast their votes during the general election at a polling station in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (Reuters) Dar es Salaam (AFP) – Tanzania was on lockdown with a communications blackout Thursday, a day after elections turned into violent chaos with unconfirmed reports of many

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Trump cuts China tariffs by 10% after talks with Xi Jinping, says rare earth issue settled

US President Donald Trump (L) and China’s President Xi Jinping shake hands in Busan on October 30, 2025. (AFP) We focused on export controls of China on rare earth, and they’re going to keep those flowing, which is quite important,” Trump said. US President Donald Trump (L) and China’s President Xi Jinping shake hands in

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Tanzania Goes To Polls as President Hassan Faces Little Opposition

Tanzania heads to the polls with President Samia Suluhu Hassan seeking her first direct mandate since taking office in 2021 following John Magufuli’s death. But the elections come under a cloud of fear, with widespread reports of abductions, arrests, and killings of opposition members. Major opposition leaders, including Tundu Lissu, have been barred or jailed,

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