Uganda’s turbulence of the 1980s was felt within church walls too
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NUP leaders swear oath to defend human rights, fight Museveni
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Chad’s president poised to extend his 30 years in power
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Sydney man finds venomous snake in lettuce bought at supermarket
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KCCA could lose $288m grant over questionable Chinese contractor
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US imposes visa restrictions on Ugandan officials over human rights
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Kabaka not poisoned, suffering from allergic reaction - Mayiga
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Lukwago's life out of danger - Nyanjura
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S.Africa pauses J&J vaccination campaign over blood clots
South Africa’s Health minister says the nation will still hit its COVID-19 vaccination targets, even as it pauses…
Retired Italian diplomat arrested in Bugolobi over ivory pieces
Diego Marino Enrico, a retired Italian diplomat is in trouble after being found in possession of over 5…
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