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IPOD Moves to Revive Presidential Debate Ahead of 2026 Elections

Presidential rivals in the 2026 polls could face off in a presidential candidates’ debate being considered by the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue.  If it takes place, the presidential candidates’ debate could be the third to be held in Uganda since Uganda returned to multiparty politics.   The last debate took place in 2016, bringing the…

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism in Doha

Democratic Republic of Congo government and the March 23 Movement(M23)/ Congo River Alliance (AFC) rebels have on Tuesday afternoon signed the Ceasefire Monitoring and Verification Mechanism as one of the steps towards implementation of peace process in the war  troubled eastern part of the country. Under the facilitation of Qatar, the mechanism was signed in…

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Crisis at UNBS: Executive Director Sent on Leave Over Scandal Allegations

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa, has directed the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, to proceed on annual leave to allow investigations into allegations of misconduct, mismanagement, and corruption. In a letter dated 7th October 2025, addressed to Eng. Kasigwa, the Minister said…

UNAIDS Chief Byanyima Urges Sustained Solidarity as HIV Response Faces Funding Crisis

UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has called for renewed global solidarity to protect the HIV response, warning that a collapse in international funding has exposed the fragility of the aid model that has long underpinned global health. Speaking at a Parliamentarians’ breakfast co-organized by the German Federal Ministry of Health, STOPAIDS, the Equality Caucus, UNITE,…

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AU Calls for Calm Amid Rising Political Tensions in Madagascar

The African Union Commission (AUC) has urged calm and restraint in Madagascar as the country faces escalating political tensions, marked by army movements and widespread protests in the capital, Antananarivo. In a statement released on Sunday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and called on all parties to…

Muhoozi Welcomes UK’s Invictus Games to Boost Soldier Rehabilitation in Uganda

Uganda is set to enhance rehabilitation and wellness programs for its injured soldiers through a new partnership with the UK-based Invictus Games Foundation. The announcement came during a high-level meeting at the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, where Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted Invictus delegates, including David…

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