Former minister Matembe charged with sectarianism, remanded to Luzira: Matembe allegedly made statements likely to promote hostility, hatred or ill will against ...
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What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?: Thousands of African migrants are fleeing to displacement camps ahead of June 30 deadline.
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UPDATE: Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has raised concerns over the safety and availability of his legal team after the High Court declined to suspend ... Show more
Iran and US step up attacks and threaten to escalate: Explosions were heard in Sirik in southern Iran, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said without providing ...
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Key FactsUS Reimposes Naval Blockade Amid Gulf Tensions
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- The US military attacked an Iranian submarine maintenance site using single-use drones to limit Iran's ability to target commercial shipping.
- President Trump announced the resumption of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, demanding a 20 percent levy on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Several Gulf states reported missile attacks from Iran, while Yemen’s military shelled the Sanaa airport runway to block an Iranian plane’s landing.
- The conflict escalation caused oil prices to rise more than 3 percent, significantly impacting Asian stock markets.
We will keep the strait and likely control it— Trump in a Fox News interview
Lumumba defends military blockade of Nation Media Group as 'presidential probe'
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Lukwago case adjourned to July 9 over deteriorating health: Uganda Prisons Service informed the court that he could not be produced
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Nkeretanyi’s shop yielded 12 rolls of ‘stolen’ curtain material, court told: This was revealed on Tuesday in the ongoing theft trial involving the legislator and ...
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ULS petitions IGP, UPDF over Matembe's whereabouts: Ms Matembe went missing on Thursday, June 25, a few moments after security operatives raided her home
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Denmark’s Klaus Thymann detained in Uganda over Rwenzori glacier reports: Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Ms. Rachael Kawala, confirmed that Thymann is ...
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UPDATE: A retired Assistant Inspector of Police, Joy Mary Nakku, has told the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court that 12 rolls of curtain material ... Show more
Molly Katanga defense: Strongest DNA profile doesn’t prove who fired gun, expert tells court
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Military siege on Uganda’s Nation Media Group enters third day: Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has since confirmed that he and Andrew Mwenda ...
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We can’t get justice with lawyers terrorised - Besigye: Counsel Tugume says Besigye's legal team had been significantly disrupted after Karua was denied entry ...
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Buganda launches Epidemic Committee to support Ebola prevention efforts: Mr Nsibirwa said the Kingdom has a proven record of partnering with government to tackle ...
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World Cup 2026: Late-night fixtures trigger workplace fatigue, health risks for Ugandan fans
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Veteran journalist Kalyegira remanded over operating illegal online platforms: The prosecution did not immediately disclose details of the evidence it intends to ...
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The criminal underbelly of city motorcycle gangs: A detective says in only three months, running from April to June, more than Shs1 billion has been reported to ...
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Jinja Hospital operates without neurosurgeon, management says: Hospital officials say the regional referral facility requires at least three neurosurgeons to ...
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UPDATE: Police in Mbarara City have confirmed the death of 55-year-old businessman Fred Tumusiime after a fire gutted his electronics shop on Garage Street ... Show more
UPDATE: Proceedings in the case involving former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago were on Tuesday adjourned to July 9 after the Uganda Prisons Service informed ... Show more
Century-old husband shares secrets to 75-Year marriage
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One dies as fire guts electrical shop in Mbarara: The inferno at Bishop Wills building on Garage Street in Kakoba Division caused the death of the owner ...
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NUP mobilises youth ahead of village polls: Mr Rubongoya said the village polls are critical for building the party’s base
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Museveni's new cabinet kicks off seventh term with focus on $500b growth strategy
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One Ugandan dead, over 700 cry out for rescue as govt orders South Africa evacuation
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Land encroachment threatens Katonga Technical Institute’s expansion - Principal: Unidentified people have encroached on about 10 acres of the institute’s land ...
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Iteso cultural leader seeks Museveni dialogue over embattled Anita Among: Ms Among is reportedly under intense state investigation over allegations of corruption ...
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Canada score late winner to knock South Africa out of 2026 World Cup: Canada earn first knockout win on stoppage-time goal vs. South Africa
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Key FactsCanada Advances to World Cup Round of 16
Jun 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the opening knockout match to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time.
- The winning goal was scored in stoppage time by Stephen Eustaquio following a cross from Jacob Shaffelburg.
- Alphonso Davies made his tournament debut but Canada clinched victory only in the final moments.
- Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the round of 16 in Houston on July 4.
Jinja hosts model farms to support PDM projects: “Under the wealth creation village, we are demonstrating innovations and technologies that support government ...
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UNEB issues final call as normal exam registration closes today ahead of steep late fees
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500 households clash with church over blocked road in Seguku: “We have several security threats, exposure to thieves, and encroachers on church land,” Rev. Dr ...
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Karenga embraces pit latrines: The nomadic community had been relying on open defecation with little regard for basic household sanitation
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Parents, private schools cry foul over rising TVET assessment fees: Private health training institutions say the model is sound in principle ...
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VIDEO: Armed soldiers are on guard outside the headquarters of Daily Monitor newspaper in Namuwongo, Kampala.
The offices remain under military siege ... Show more
UPDATE: Stakeholders in Busia District have raised concerns following the Ministry of Education and Sports' directive to immediately close three secondary ... Show more
Principal Judge flags off mediation drive to clear 500 land cases: Justice Khaukha said up to 99 per cent of civil cases can be settled through mediation if ...
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UPDATE: Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded Michael Katungi Mpeirwe after he was arraigned following his arrest on a warrant issued in ... Show more
Ugandan man remanded as US seeks extradition over cocaine, terrorism charges: The charges include conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute ...
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Only 39 of 385 teachers’ Saccos active as Ministry demands recovery of Shs11 billion
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Women diplomats demand greater role in peace and global decision-making: Bigirwa said women continue to face structural barriers that prevent many from advancing ...
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How local 'waragi' smuggler led security to recover cross-border illegal gun
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"Vote wisely. Remember, NRM is the government in power. Therefore, you need a member of the NRM party to be able to monitor government poverty eradication ... Show more
World Bank commits $3.8b to Uganda’s 10-year growth strategy: Musasizi said the cash will only matter if government cuts waste and measures success by lives ...
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How electronic recruitment will curb corruption in public service: The watchdog estimates that approximately Shs29billion was paid in recruitment-related bribes ...
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UPDATE: The High Court on Tuesday heard testimony from former St. Bernard's Secondary School, Manya head teacher Emmanuel Nsubuga in the trial over the ... Show more
UPDATE: Uganda's annual headline inflation rose to 3.7% in June, driven mainly by higher fuel and transport costs, according to the Uganda Bureau of ... Show more
UCC still preparing statement on Nation Media Group shutdown: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) condemned the shutdown, saying it was seeking ...
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Uganda, Tanzania team up to revamp railway transport ahead of Afcon 2027: The Chairperson of the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Board, Mr Daudi Migereko ...
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Why Busoga is facing deepening malnutrition crisis: Many households have leased or sold off land for sugarcane farming, leaving little space for food crops
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NTV Uganda, Spark TV forced off air as Daily Monitor shutdown on Gen Muhoozi order
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NRM reopens expression of interest for EALA seats: Candidates who paid the Shs2 million non-refundable fee in March will not pay again
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Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal: US President Donald Trump warns US may 'militarily complete the job'
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Ugandan school shortlisted for 2026 world’s best school prize: Four days a week, learners work in teacher-supervised clubs on green, circular projects
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Foreign firms repatriating record profits : Bank of Uganda data indicate that dividends remitted abroad jumped by 62.1 percent in 2024
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Rukiga leaders demand revamp of idle solar irrigation project: The project was designed to benefit about 100 farmers in Kyerero Parish, a target that was not ...
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The Masaka High Court has commenced the hearing of the 2018 St. Bernard's SS, Manya school fire case, in which 10 students tragically lost their lives ... Show more
How Bishop Omoit is preaching prosperity through agriculture: Standing beside his poultry house, the bishop explains his philosophy with conviction
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IGG calls for blacklisting of non-performing contractors: According to the Inspectorate, the stalled projects have deprived communities of critical services
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The Paul Kafeero paternity saga: The fragility of trust: For many Ugandans, the results were startling, not because four children were confirmed
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Radiotherapy: What patients should expect: Patients are encouraged to speak openly about any side effects or concerns. Many complications can be managed ...
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Newly elected Samia Bugwe Central MP, Richard Wanyama, has vowed to prioritize poverty eradication by strictly supervising government wealth creation ... Show more
OpinionDNA doesn't break families; deception does: In a given paternity dispute, the English Court of Appeal observed that the interests of justice are best served ...
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Paid articlePaywallCourt freezes IRA's search for new CEO, allows Kaddunabbi to challenge board's refusal to renew his contract
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Paid articlePaywallLionel Messi will begin Argentina group final on bench: Argentina are facing a Jordan side that have already been eliminated after suffering back-to-back losses ...
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Key FactsMessi Sets New World Cup Scoring Record
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: edition.cnn.com
- Lionel Messi netted two goals against Austria, becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals.
- He delivered these performances while coping with his father’s health issues, showing remarkable focus.
- Argentina secured a 2-0 victory, enhancing their chances to defend their World Cup title.
- Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland continue to impress, amid surprising results from other teams and players.
I went through some difficult days.— Lionel Messi, speaking to reporters after scoring his first goal of the game and discussing personal hardship
Local producers get relief as Unbs takes Certification services to districts: With a Q-Mark on your product, you are assured of customer confidence and increased ...
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11 African nations join forces in Kampala to combat Ebola outbreak: "The Ebola outbreak reminds us that no country is safe until every country is prepared ...
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Lukwago remains hospitalised at Mulago as family plans India transfer: CDF: “Lukwago was an easy job for us. Personally, I always thought he was very DAFT! I ...
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World Cup opens US eyes to soccer's global roar: World Cup reminding Americans what they have been missing
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