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Uganda: Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Mining Licensing Delays, Mineral Royalty Gaps
[Nile Post] Uganda’s mining sector is facing growing scrutiny as policymakers, industry leaders and civil society actors raise concerns over licensing delays, weak revenue tracking and limited transparency in the sharing of mineral royalties.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa Drone Targeted UN, EU Compounds Killing Unicef Worker – Kanyuka
[New Times] The DR Congo army’s drone strike on Goma on Wednesday morning targeted one of the safest neighbourhoods in the city that is controlled by the AFC/M23 rebels.
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Rwanda: Senators Call for Tougher Measures to Curb Water Losses
[New Times] Senators have called for stronger monitoring systems to reduce the amount of treated water that is wasted before reaching consumers, as concerns grow over shortages in some parts of the country.
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Uganda: TikToker Remanded Over Spreading Hate Speech Against CDF Gen Muhoozi
[Nile Post] A TikToker who allegedly spread hate speech against the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kaineugaba has been remanded.
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Uganda: Kampala Legislators Criticised for Silence Amid Rising Urban Challenges
[Nile Post] There is growing concern over the silence of Kampala’s ten division legislators amid persistent challenges, including flooding, rising crime, and market demolitions affecting residents.
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Uganda: Landslides in Rubanda Leave One Dead, Homes and Roads Destroyed
[Nile Post] One person has been confirmed dead and several homes, gardens, and roads destroyed following devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District.
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Uganda: Govt Consults Textile Industry Stakeholders to Boost Local Garment Manufacturing
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite, chaired a consultative meeting with stakeholders in the garments and textile industry to discuss opportunities and challenges affecting the sector.
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Uganda: Rukungiri High Court Official Educates Prisoners On Criminal Justice Rights and Processes
[Nile Post] The Assistant Registrar of Rukungiri High Court, Hellen Atigo, on Tuesday conducted a sensitisation session for inmates at Rukungiri Government Prisons, aimed at improving their understanding of the criminal justice system.
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Uganda: Bukedea Eye Camp to Provide Free Treatment to Over 2,000 Residents
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has welcomed a planned eye camp in Bukedea District that will provide free screening and treatment to thousands of residents later this month.
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Is That the Marlboro Man? George Clooney’s Crazy Mountain NA Beer Launches
George Clooney and the Casamigos team are back with Crazy Mountain, a non-alcoholic beer that trades tequila for the Wild West. Featuring a rugged “Marlboro Man” aesthetic and a premium “Live Wide Open” philosophy, this new NA lager aims to dominate the sober-curious market. The post Is That the Marlboro Man? George Clooney’s Crazy Mountain