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Uganda: Chaos Erupts At Kabale Council Over Mining Company Allowances
[Nile Post] An extraordinary Kabale District Council meeting descended into chaos on Monday after councillors demanded explanations over allowances allegedly contributed by mining companies whose Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were being considered.
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Uganda: Namagunga Dismisses Anti-Government Allegations As 800 Girls Complete Patriotism Course
[Nile Post] Eight hundred students of Mt St Mary’s College Namagunga in Mukono District have completed the National Patriotism Course, with school leaders dismissing allegations that the institution is opposed to government education policies.
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Uganda: Nzeyi Refuses to Cede Temangalo Land, Offers Refund
[Nile Post] Businessman Amos Nzeyi has refused to hand over the contested Temangalo land to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), instead offering to refund the money paid for the disputed 55 acres.
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Africa: All of Africa Today – August 18, 2026
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Sudan: Finance, Higher Education and Minerals Ministers Urge African Union to Take a Constructive Position On Militia Crimes
[SNA] Finance Minister Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim affirmed that the war launched by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against Sudan has negatively affected the country’s economic capabilities, noting that the damage caused by the militia’s war was not limited to killings, but also included the forced displacement of citizens and the systematic destruction of
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Kenya: AI Will Take Some Jobs – but Create 78 Million More, Kenya’s Tech Envoy Forecasts
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The global artificial intelligence revolution could result in a net gain of about 78 million jobs by 2030, despite the expected displacement of millions of workers, Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology has said.
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Kenya: Over 400 Children Receive Free Heart Surgery Through Nairobi Hospital Charity Fund
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Nairobi Hospital held its 2026 Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament, bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to mobilise support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds requiring specialised cardiac treatment.
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Kenya: Treasury Doubles Domestic Borrowing to Sh138bn in July
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government more than doubled its domestic borrowing in July, raising Sh138.25 billion from the local market as it began the 2026/27 financial year.
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Kenya: KMPDU Condemns Arrests of Ugandan Medical Interns, Calls for Regional Action
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that the treatment of healthcare workers demanding better working conditions threatens efforts to strengthen health systems across East Africa.
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Kenya: From Boom to Bust and Back: Kenya’s Long Cotton Journey
[allAfrica] There was a time when cotton was more than just another crop in Kenya. In parts of the country, it was white gold. Farmers planted it knowing that the harvest could pay school fees, put food on the table and keep money circulating in rural communities. Cooperatives provided a link between farmers and markets,