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Uganda: Government Condemns Violent Protests At Terego Refugee Settlement
[Nile Post] The government has condemned violent protests at Terego refugee settlement in Arua District that left two people dead, 35 arrested and government offices burnt and destroyed.
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Uganda: U.S. Donates Experimental Antibody Treatment to Bolster Uganda’s Fight Against Ebola
[Nile Post] The United States government has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda’s Ministry of Health, strengthening the country’s preparedness amid an ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Somalia: UK Backs Somalia’s Path to Security and Political Progress As Minister Visits Mogadishu
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — UK’s Minister for Development and Africa Kirsty McNeill MP makes her first visit to Somalia, reaffirming the UK as a committed partner to Somalia.
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Somalia: WFP Warns Somalia Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis As Millions Go Hungry
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — The United Nations World Food Programme has warned the Security Council that Somalia is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions of people struggling with severe food insecurity and malnutrition.
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Kenya: KQ to Begin Installing Wi-Fi On Long-Haul Flights in 2027
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to begin installing onboard Wi-Fi on its long-haul aircraft from the second quarter of 2027 as the national carrier seeks to improve passenger experience.
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Rwanda: Kinshasa Suspends Universities in AFC/M23-Controlled Areas
[New Times] The Congolese government has suspended all academic and para-academic activities in public universities and higher learning institutions operating in AFC/M23-controlled areas in North and South Kivu province.
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Tanzania: PM Urges Scientific Validation of Medicinal Plants
[Daily News] Tanga — PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called for intensified scientific research into medicinal plants, saying Tanzania can develop safe and proven medicines from its rich natural resources.
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Kenya: Ruto Warns Opposition of Political Tough Contest
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has issued a warning to his political opponents, saying they will face a tough political contest.
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Tanzania: Vice President Nchimbi Resigns
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced his decision to resign from office on September 4, barely a month after he urged rights groups to “fight” for a new constitution.
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Uganda: Hundreds of Passengers Stranded As Taxi Crackdown Bites
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Hundreds of passengers were left stranded across the Kampala metropolitan area on Monday as traffic police launched a crackdown on commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition. The operation, which began as early as 6:00 a.m., targeted dilapidated 14-seater taxis commonly known as “gganyegenya” operating in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts.