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Zohran Mamdani, back from Uganda, dodges questions after meeting with slain NYPD cop Didarul Islam’s family
New York Post
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July 30, 2025
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, fresh from an ill-timed trip to Uganda, avoided questions after meeting with the family of slain NYPD Officer Didarul Islam on Wednesday morning. Mamdani spent an hour in Islam’s family home in the...
Border clashes kill at least six as South Sudan-Uganda tensions rise
BusinessLIVE
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Kampala — At least six people have been killed in clashes between longstanding allies South Sudan and Uganda near their shared border, where competing claims over the poorly defined boundary often flare into small-scale fighting. Elements from the...
Uganda’s petroleum development ‘not a Local Government thing’
Independent (Uganda)
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July 29, 2025
COMMENT | DICKENS AMANYA | For a long time, petroleum (oil and gas) host districts have been clamoring for budget allocation to participate in oil activities as provided for under the petroleum policy. In spite of the loud cry, the 2025/2026...
Mamdani meets with family of slain NYPD officer upon Uganda return
NBC 4 - New York
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July 30, 2025
After stepping off a flight from Uganda at JFK airport Wednesday morning, Zohran Mamdani headed directly to the Bronx, where he met with the devastated family of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam in their home, News 4 has learned. A source familiar...
Uganda Launches Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 Process, Reaffirming Commitment to Climate Action and Ambition
Fresh Angle
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The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank, has launched the stocktake of Uganda’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and initiated the commencement of the NDC 3.0 development process. The launch, held...
Mamdani’s Champagne Socialism Even Worse Than We Thought!
Fox News
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July 30, 2025
Mamdani’s champagne socialism gets even more hypocritical! Wait till you hear this… I’m Tomi Lahren, more next. NYC mayoral front runner and proud socialist Zohran Mamdani is on his illustrious summer vacay in Uganda and it’s even more...
Ugandan army accused of cross-border attack in Kajo-Keji County
Sudans Post
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July 28, 2025
A representational image of UPDF troops. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have come under scrutiny for allegedly launching a cross-border armed assault in Nyainga-Muda, located in Kangapo II Payam of Kajo-Keji...
Military clashes between Uganda, South Sudan cause casualties at disputed border area: Ugandan military
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- At least four soldiers were killed on Monday during clashes between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops at a disputed border area, a Ugandan military spokesperson said here Wednesday. Armies from Uganda Peoples' Defense...
Village Rhapsody: Climate change needs citizen activism, the role of Zimbabweans in combating the climate crisis
The Standard
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Citizen activism offers a powerful pathway for Zimbabweans to influence both local practices and national policy. As the world grapples with the intensifying impacts of climate change—droughts, floods, heatwaves, and crop failures—there is growing...
Sebei religious leaders call for peace ahead of Kapchorwa by-election
Independent (Uganda)
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July 30, 2025
Bishop Paul Masaba Kiptoo. Photo by William Cheptoek. PHOTO URN Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Sebei Sub-region have appealed for calm and peaceful participation ahead of the Kapchorwa County and Municipality...
Harambee Stars ready to roar against DR Congo in CHAN opener
The Standard
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Kenya's Harambee Stars final 25-man squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), beginning on August 2, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The mood in the Harambee Stars camp on the eve of the highly anticipated African Nations Championship-...
Federation Council Holds Political Dialogue with Somalia, South Africa and Uganda
The News Chronicle
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July 30, 2025
The Federation Council, which is Russia’s upper chamber of legislators, continues to show its highest commitment to the principles of parliamentary democracy and political dialogue with African countries. The Federation Council has supported...
Ruto affirms strong ties with Uganda as he signs 8 MOUs with Museveni
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 30, 2025
President William Ruto has affirmed that Kenya will continue to uphold its strong bilateral ties with Uganda after signing eight Memoranda of Understanding with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni. Speaking at the State House, Nairobi on...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Abattoir Workers Towards Waste Management in Slaughterhouses in Kampala City, Uganda
Dove Medical Press
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July 30, 2025
Introduction The amount of waste produced by abattoirs has increased due to the increased production of meat and meat products for human consumption.1 Although operating an abattoir can be very beneficial to humans by generating meat for...
Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four
Al Jazeera
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July 30, 2025
At least four members of the South Sudanese security forces have been killed in fighting with the Ugandan army near the countries’ shared border, according to local officials, as tensions flare over disputed border demarcations. Three South...
Six Killed In Clashes Between South Sudan And Uganda Amid Border Dispute
Arise News
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July 30, 2025
At least six people have been killed following armed clashes between South Sudanese and Ugandan troops near their disputed border, reviving tensions between two long-standing allies. The confrontation occurred on Monday in Kajo Keji County, South...
CHOLERA OUTBREAK: 4 dead in Amuru, leaders decry health ministry’s silence
Independent (Uganda)
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July 30, 2025
Michael Lakony, the Amuru District LCV Chairperson addresses residents of Lakang Subcounty in Amuru district during a community engagement. PHOTO URN Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district have expressed concerns over the...
NYC Real Estate Leaders Creating Anti-Mamdani PACs
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 30, 2025
Many of New York’s real estate leaders are unified in trying to prevent self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani from becoming the city’s mayor. Mamdani, the Democrat nominee for November’s election, has promised such things as tripling...
Uganda Showcases Digital Inclusion Goals at UN Forum, Targets 80% Connectivity by 2030
I Africa
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July 28, 2025
Uganda’s push to digitally connect 80% of its population by 2030 took center stage during a side event at the UN High-Level Political Forum on July 16. Co-hosted with the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the session explored how science,...
NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani returns from Uganda trip without incident, immediately rejoins the campaign trail
QNS - New York
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July 30, 2025
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York. Yuki Iwamura/Pool via REUTERS Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has returned to the United States on...