Stories from Kampala · Uganda
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Kampala City Opens Doors To Three Rwandan Refugees
Kampala City in Uganda has opened its doors to three refugees from Rwanda. These refugees were reportedly seeking asylum in Rwanda and are continuing to move, with their next stop expected to be Kigali, Rwanda.
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Daily Monitor Uganda Begins Publishing Guide
The Daily Monitor newspaper in Uganda has started publishing a new series.
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Bungu Strain Spreads Rapidly In Uganda
A fourth wave of the Bungu strain is spreading rapidly in Uganda. The current wave involves a Kenyan strain that has been declared a pandemic. Reports indicate the infection is affecting many people in the region.
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Uganda Prepares For Drought Adaptation
Uganda is preparing to adapt to the needs of populations facing a three-year drought. Kampala officials stated the country is ready to address the crisis. The situation is being linked to issues of governance and fund management, according to Kenneth Lukwago.
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Civil Society Opposes Uganda Foreign Agents Bill
Civil society organizations in Uganda held a press conference on Monday to express opposition to a proposed 'foreign agents' bill. The legislation has raised concerns regarding civic space.
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Uganda Suspends Visas For Horn Of Africa Nations
The Ugandan government has decided to suspend the issuance of visas to Ethiopia and other countries in the Horn of Africa, including Sudan. The decision follows escalating violence and the threat of a humanitarian crisis linked to the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region.
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Uganda Deploys Electric Bus Fleet In Kampala
Uganda has deployed a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses. The investment in government securities reached 44 billion shillings, highlighting a balanced asset mix.
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African Airlines Call For Lifting Travel Restrictions
Three major African airlines issued a joint statement calling on governments to remove travel restrictions affecting sick passengers and medical transport to African hospitals.
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ICC Representative Urges Uganda To Act On Massacres
Benson Wakoli, a representative of the International Criminal Court, has called on the Ugandan government to take action regarding massacres that occurred in January 2002 and 2006.
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Ugandan Government Reported Overthrown
Reports indicate that the government in Uganda has been overthrown. The transcript contained traffic reports and unrelated discussions, but no mention of the Ugandan government or any overthrow. The event occurred in Kampala.
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