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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
80-year-old Uganda's Museveni will seek re-election, says party
Punch
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s ruling party said Tuesday that the country’s long-running president Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in polls due early next year. The 80-year-old had been widely expected to try and extend his almost four-decade rule over the east...
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....
Rugby Africa Cup returns to Kampala as 8 nations battle for World Cup glory
Joy FM
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June 24, 2025
Image: 2024 Champions Zimbabwe against Namibia at the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup in Kampala, Uganda. The countdown is on as Uganda prepares to host Africa’s most prestigious rugby event—the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup—from July 8 to 19 at the Nelson Mandela...
How white evangelicals incite homophobia in Uganda
Broadview
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June 24, 2025
In what could have been the last moments of Steven Kabuye’s life, the Ugandan queer activist proclaimed on X, formerly Twitter, that if he died, it was because he is gay. Kabuye, then 25, was walking near his home in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, on...
80-Year-Old Museveni To Seek Re-Election As Uganda President
African Examiner
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June 24, 2025
Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Around Africa Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uganda’s ruling party said Tuesday that the country’s long-running president Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in polls due early...
Who is Mira Nair? Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's movie connection
Marco Eagle - Florida
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As New Yorkers head to the polls Tuesday, June 24, the race is shaping up to be a two-man contest between a well-known ex-governor and a social media-savvy newcomer. Andrew Cuomo, viewed as an early frontrunner in the race, is getting a run for...
The biggest fintech companies in Nigeria (2025)
TechCabal
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July 21, 2025
Nigeria continues to dominate Africa’s fintech landscape in 2025, even as funding slows across much of the continent. In the first quarter alone, Nigerian startups raised over $100 million, most of it flowing into fintechs, underscoring the...
President Yoweri Museveni to Seek Seventh Term in Uganda’s 2026 Elections
Kenya Today
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June 24, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, has officially declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the upcoming January 2026 general elections. The announcement was made by Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairperson...
St. John's students raise funds for Ugandan cookstove project
NYC Gazette - New York
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June 24, 2025
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President St. John's University-New York | St. John's University-New YorkRev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President St. John's University-New York | St. John's University-New York A group of students from St. John’s...
Bridging Africa’s data science and artificial intelligence gap: How ERDSI is leading the change to meet global demands
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global innovation, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries, revolutionizing healthcare, and transforming decision-making. Yet, in Africa, the shortage of localized training,...
Strictly's Pete Wicks claims he caught deadly disease while filming reality show
Bristol Post
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June 23, 2025
Pete Wicks has claimed he suffered a health scare after participating in a gruelling survival TV show back. Discussing the ordeal on Joe Marler's Things People Do podcast, the TOWIE star recounted his time on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls,...
Credit access for Ugandan farmers rises with fintech
Zawya
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Even as questions swirl over the real impact of increased documentation on Ugandan farmers’ ability to secure loans from banks, financial technology firms have continued to invest in the sector, ushering in easier access to credit and higher...