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Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Could Be New York City's History-Making New Mayor
OkayAfrica
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June 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party in November’s New York Mayoral race, celebrated his soon-to-be-confirmed win with a popularquote that is often attributed to former South African President Nelson Mandela: “It always...
Yanga flex muscles in transfer market: Mudathir renews contract with Yanga
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Mainland Premier League heavyweights Young Africans SC (Yanga) have continued to strengthen their squad locking down key midfield general Mudathir Yahya with a two-year contract extension. Mudathir joins two top-tier signings —...
Ugandan President ‘Museveni’ to Seek Re-Election in 2026, Extending Nearly 40-Year Rule
Face of Malawi
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June 25, 2025
Published on June 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM by Evance Kapito 201 words • approx. 2 min read Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially announced that President Yoweri Museveni will contest the 2026 general elections, setting the...
Uganda’s Museveni to run again, says ruling party official
Malawi 24
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June 24, 2025
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection in the country’s upcoming general election, a senior official from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has confirmed. Though many expected him to run again, this is the first formal...
Industry Leaders Defend Local Content, Rally Behind NCDMB At NOG Energy Week
The Will
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July 4, 2025
July 04, (THEWILL) — Industry leaders have defended Nigeria’s local content policy, rejecting claims that it inflates business costs in the oil and gas sector. The Leaders, who gathered at the NOG Energy Week in Abuja, cautioned that such...
Uganda Showcases Tourism and Cultural Riches at Landmark Expo in Doha
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
Doha, Qatar – The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar has successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025, a high-profile event aimed at promoting Uganda’s rich tourism offerings and diverse cultural heritage to...
UAE Private Sector Delegation Explores Strategic Agricultural Investments in Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 3, 2025
A high-level delegation comprising of representatives from 10 private sector companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently undertaking a strategic investment mission to Uganda, running from June 26 to July 3, 2025. The delegation is...
Minister Mao Leads Charge for Fair Elections in Uganda’s Democracy Push
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 4, 2025
By David Mwanje KAMPALA– As Uganda gears up for its next electoral cycle, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao is spearheading a bold call for free, fair, and peaceful elections, urging stakeholders to tackle deep-rooted...
Industry leaders laud NCDMB’s local content drive at NOG Energy Week
Premium Times
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July 3, 2025
Industry leaders at the NOG Energy Week in Abuja have defended Nigeria’s local content policy, rejecting claims that it inflates business costs in the oil and gas sector. They cautioned that such criticisms could jeopardize the nation’s industrial...
Socialist Democrat set to win New York mayoral primary in shock result
The Times
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A young socialist who was barely known to most of his fellow New Yorkers a year ago is now poised to become the Democratic candidate for mayor after scoring an extraordinary victory in the first stage of the party’s primary. Zohran Mamdani, 33,...
Uganda’s coffee export earnings surge 92% in May on strong harvest, global demand
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 24, 2025
UGANDA – Uganda’s coffee exports soared in May 2025, with volumes increasing by 44% year-on-year to 793,445 bags of 60 kg each. Export earnings rose sharply by 92% to US$243.95 million, compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from...
Uganda’s Jua Kali Enterprises Empowered with Toolkits as Government Bolsters MSME Growth
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
By David Mwanje In a vibrant ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, led by Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, handed over business toolkits and equipment to Jua Kali groups under the 10th cohort of...
Socialist Zohran Mamdani Victorious Over Cuomo, on Track To Win New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary
The New York Sun
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June 25, 2025
A Democratic Socialist state assemblyman, Zohran Mamdani, is leading in the primary with 43.5 percent of the vote and is on track to be the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. Mr. Mamdani did not reach the 50 percent threshold to win the...
Kenya to face Zanzibar in CECAFA Beach Soccer Champs opener
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 4, 2025
Kenya’s beach soccer team is gearing up for a pulsating moment as the country prepares to host the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship 2025 in Mombasa. After two postponements attributed to logistical issues, the Council of East and Central...
In defense of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
The Free Press
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July 22, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist, drew national attention after sweeping the city's Democratic mayoral primary in a stunning upset over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. If he wins the general election in November, he will become the city's first...
From Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar to Kamala Harris: Indian-origin individuals who hold leadership positions in different countries
The Times of India
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July 4, 2025
In an increasingly interconnected world, Indian-origin individuals are making waves far beyond their ancestral homeland. Whether rising to prime ministerial posts in Europe, steering global corporations in Silicon Valley, or shaping foreign policy...
Uganda Surpasses Ethiopia to Lead Africa in Coffee Exports
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Uganda has officially become Africa’s top coffee exporter, surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes exported in May 2025, according to the latest industry data shared at the World of Coffee Geneva 2025 event. The country exported 793,445...
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AASHTO Journal
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July 3, 2025
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Uganda Outpaces Ethiopia: Record Coffee Exports Herald a New Era at World of Coffee Geneva 2025
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025, Uganda emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, delivering a record 47,606.7 tonnes and surpassing Ethiopia’s previous achievements. Latest figures reveal that Uganda sold...
Uganda's Museveni will seek re-election, his party says
Eye Witness News
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KAMPALA - Uganda's ruling party said Tuesday that the country's long-running president Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in polls due early next year. The 80-year-old had been widely expected to try and extend his almost four-decade rule over...