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Prevalence, Etiological Patterns and Factors Associated with Bacteraemia Among Febrile Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
Dove Medical Press
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July 7, 2025
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder caused by a mutation in the β-globin gene, a single base substitution changes from GAG to GTG, leading to the replacement of glutamic acid with valine at the sixth position of...
Musinguzi is the funny architect behind Katoto
Observer
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July 20, 2025
RICHARD MUSINGUZI, 34, is a Ugandan animator, painter and architect who rose to lowkey stardom due to his 2D animation, Katoto, which brought to life the flavour of Kigezi culture. Musinguzi has created other animations, which include Kitami,...
Uganda’s president seeks 7th term that would bring him closer to 50 years in power
Loop News
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday sought nomination for a seventh term, a move that would bring him closer to five decades in power in the East African country. Museveni, 80, has defied calls for his retirement,...
Local Arab American leaders weigh in on Zohran Mamdani’s NYC primary win
The Arab American News
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July 7, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral primary election has sparked online discourse and a wave of support from Arab and Muslim Americans. In defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani has become the first Muslim American to...
Can Genetic Testing Help Predict Childhood Obesity Risk?
Asume Tech
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July 21, 2025
A new genetic test has emerged that may one day predict a child’s risk of developing obesity in adulthood, offering the potential for early and targeted interventions. Researchers have identified several genetic variants that influence how the...
Ruvuma’s best-kept secret? Ruhila Zoo has it all
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
RUVUMA: AS part of our ongoing series highlighting the tourist attractions of Ruvuma Region, Daily News turns the spotlight today on Ruhila Wildlife Garden (Ruhila Zoo), located under the jurisdiction of the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority...
Suspected Ugandan rebels apprehended in Kajo-Keji
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 7, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) intercepted two suspects believed to have links with Ugandan rebel group operation along the border. The suspects were arrested during security operation in Ajio and Birigo,...
Uganda: After 39 years in power, 80-year-old Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election
Tribune Online
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June 29, 2025
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has announced his intention to run in the country’s next presidential election, extending a rule that began nearly four decades ago. In a post on the X platform late Saturday, Museveni said he had “expressed my...
Zohran Mamdani’s other baggage — bringing a socialist army to City Hall
New York Post
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July 7, 2025
Zohran Mamdani may be a lightweight in his own right, but as mayor he’d bring an entire extremist movement along with him to City Hall, with dire consequences for the city. Mamdani can hedge and haw all he likes, but he’s the face of a truly...
Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni, 80, to seek reelection
The Malaysian Star
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June 29, 2025
KAMPALA (Reuters) -Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he intends to contest in next year's presidential election, potentially extending his rule in the east African country to nearly half a century. In a post on the X platform late on...
Uganda’s Museveni to seek re-election
SABC News
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June 29, 2025
Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he intends to contest in next year’s presidential election, potentially extending his rule in the east African country to nearly half a century. In a post on the X platform late on Saturday Museveni...
Four nation tournament, right test for CHAN finals
Daily News Tanzania
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July 21, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TAIFA Stars Coach Hemed Suleiman has expressed optimism that the upcoming four-nations tournament in Arusha will bridge the gaps before the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals kick off. The tournament, featuring Tanzania,...
BRICS in a multipolar world: Rio declaration charts bold course for global south leadership
ETGovernment
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July 7, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 6: China's Premier Li Qiang, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto during Lula speech...
Welwitschias scrum for second chance at World Cup
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Welwitschias, the national rugby team, are determined to regroup and refocus following their loss to Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Cup final on Saturday. The tightly contested match ended 30–28 in favour of Zimbabwe in...
Tanzania to host Pan-African social security summit
Xinhua News Agency
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DAR ES SALAAM, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania is set to host a high-level Pan-African summit focusing on the future of social security on the continent, a senior official announced Sunday. The summit, to be held on July 10 in the northern city of...
Sudan: One Of The Best Ten Worldwide,Second In Africa
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Rogia al-Shafee Thanks to the huge efforts exerted by a talented and experienced Sudan news agency journalist, Sudan ranking has gone up to forefront within the media sports writing in the AIPS competition. It was a...
Uganda’s President Museveni confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
Al Jazeera
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June 29, 2025
The 80-year-old leader pledges economic growth from today’s GDP of $66bn to $500bn within the next five years. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he will contest next year’s presidential election, setting the stage for a potential...
Uganda's Museveni seeks 7th term, nearing 5 decades in power
United News of Bangladesh
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday sought nomination for a seventh term, a move that would bring him closer to five decades in power. Museveni, 80, has defied calls for his retirement, as critics warn that he as veered into...
Zohran Mamdani: Hypocrisy, Socialism and the Danger of Elitist Politics
Fair Observer
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July 6, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat mayoral candidate for New York, has caught the fancy of many around the world. Yet when we take a closer look at him, the 33-year-old does not appear so wonderful. If Mamdani isn’t a fraud, he’s certainly one of the...
President of Rugby Africa Herbert Mensah arrives in Uganda ahead of the RAC2025
Joy FM
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July 5, 2025
President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has officially arrived in Uganda ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 (RAC2025)—the continent’s premier rugby competition and direct pathway to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Set to kick off on...