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Indian Entrepreneur Vasundhara Oswal Cleared Of All Charges By Ugandan Court After Weeks Of Detention
Free Press Journal
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Indian Entrepreneur Vasundhara Oswal Cleared Of All Charges By Ugandan Court After Weeks Of Detention | After being wrongfully detained for weeks, the Ugandan judiciary dismissed all charges against Indian entrepreneur Vasundhara Oswal (26) after...
Who is Zohran Mamdani? Filmmaker Mira Nair's son to be Democratic candidate for NYC Mayoral race
The Week
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In a major political upset ahead of the New York Mayoral race, state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani trounced veteran Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primaries held on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Democratic Socialist also became the first Indian-origin...
US Republican senators push back on Trump cuts to foreign aid and public media
AOL
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By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Several Republican U.S. senators on Wednesday pushed back on the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to American public media stations and foreign aid, a sign the request to cancel $9.4 billion of funding...
Government Led Triumph, DTB and NFA Unite to Restore Mabira Forest, Bolstering Uganda’s Green Agenda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 25, 2025
By David Mwanje In a shining example of public-private synergy, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA), under the stewardship of the Ministry of Water and Environment, to restore 19 hectares of...
Actors cut from major movies, from Simone Ashley in F1 to Harrison Ford in ET
The National News
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It’s every actor’s worst nightmare. You’re attached to a project for months if not years, it finally gets greenlit and you film your scenes – only to end up on the cutting room floor. Case in point: Simone Ashley, the Bridgerton star due to appear...
Seven books by Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani, father of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
Scroll.in
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Zohran Mamdani is all set to win the New York Democratic mayoral primary polls. The 33-year-old soared to popularity with his social media campaigns that were earnest and spoke directly to New Yorkers about what he intended to do if he were to be...
MultiChoice Zambia backs the Copper Queens at WAFCON 2025 with sports coverage on Super Sport
Mwebantu
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June 25, 2025
EACH African viewer deserves to see their identity reflected in the stories they watch. MultiChoice honours this fundamental need by investing in the local entertainment sector—fueling entrepreneurship, nurturing talent, and producing genuine...
Who is the Uganda-born Muslim set to become New York's next mayor?
9News
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June 25, 2025
When he announced his run for mayor back in October, Zohran Mamdani was a state politician unknown to most New York City residents. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old marked his stunning political ascension when he declared victory in the Democratic...
UHRC releases disturbing detention report for eastern Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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June 25, 2025
UHRC Human Rights Officer, Soroti Office, Josephine Akello talking to Acting RCC Soroti City, James Small Chemutai shortly after the disemination meeting. Credit Stephen Eligu. PHOTO URN Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights...
Out Abroad: Tel Aviv Pride Canceled Amid Iran Airstrikes; World Bank Resumes Loans to Uganda
Out South Florida
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Tel Aviv Pride was canceled due to Iran airstrikes, the World Bank resumed its loans to Uganda, and sponsors exit Pride Toronto amid DEI backlash. Tel Aviv Pride Canceled Amid Iran Airstrikes Tel Aviv officials canceled a Pride parade following...
Zohran Mamdani ethnicity: Indian-origin, Ugandan-soul, NYC grit—The Mayoral nominee's wildly global political DNA
The Times of India
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June 25, 2025
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is not your typical politician. His story is woven from continents and cultures—Indian, Ugandan, South African, and American—all wrapped up in one Queens-raised package. Understanding his unique identity adds depth to his...
Learners stranded as arts teachers prolong industrial action
Independent (Uganda)
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June 25, 2025
A Section of Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU) in greater Masaka who are on strike over salary disparities Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students in candidate classes are at risk of failing to complete the syllabus, as...
Meet New York's New Mayor: Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Is Filmmaker's Son
Zee News
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Indian-origin lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani is all set to become a New York City mayor after securing a victory in the Democratic primary race, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo. He is a state assemblyman from Queens and the son of Indian...
Who are Zohran Mamdani's parents? All about Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and her husband Mahmood Mamdani
Sportskeeda
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June 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani has emerged victorious in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary against Andrew Cuomo. This means that Mamdani can compete against other candidates in the upcoming general elections in November, that will decide the Mayor of...
Here's how the media and politicians are reacting to Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City
Deseret News - Utah
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June 25, 2025
Junior State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is set to become the Democratic candidate in the NYC's mayoral election. He was relatively unknown a year ago but his grassroots campaign with thousands of volunteers skyrocketed him into political...
MoH: Kampala’s road design hindering outdoor exercise
Independent (Uganda)
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June 25, 2025
Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Ministry of Health are calling for a change in urban planning, arguing that current road designs do not offer safe spaces for the public to walk or engage in...
Balaalo sue govt over northern Uganda eviction order
Independent (Uganda)
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June 25, 2025
Left to Right: lawyers for the applicants ; Edgar Ayebazibwe, Mwesigwa Rukutana, Brian Rubaihayo. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 300 Balaalo cattle keepers have sued the government, challenging a recent eviction directive which...
Equity Bank Uganda empowers refugees through financial inclusion
Observer
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June 25, 2025
Equity Bank Uganda has reiterated its commitment to supporting refugees through innovative financial services and social protection programs, with a focus on fostering dignity, independence and self-reliance. The promise was made recently during...
Presidency: 80-year-old Uganda’s Museveni to seek re-election
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection for another term in polls due early next year to extend his nearly four-decade rule, according to a senior official from the ruling party. Although he was widely expected to run for office...
Zohran Mamdani, who could be New York's next mayor, is the son of a famous Indian filmmaker. Check his Indian roots
The Economic Times
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June 25, 2025
As the Democratic primary race for the next Mayor of New York City intensifies, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stands out prominently among the contenders. With initial vote counts placing him in the lead, he has become a central figure in the race....