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How internet connectivity is redefining newlywed bliss in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
COMMENT | JOSEPH BYARUHANGA | The dust has finally settled after the grand kwanjula and the joyful ululations of a white wedding. The photos have been shared, and the last plate of leftover cake has been eaten. Many Ugandan newlyweds dream of...
Fair ground rules for artificial intelligence
GIZ
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GIZ and its partners are harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). To ensure that everyone benefits, they are committed to ethical standards and open data in their use of AI. How can countries in the Global South harness the...
3 takeaways from Berlin Fashion Week SS26
Vogue - New York
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July 8, 2025
Berlin Fashion Week (BFW) took place last week amid an unrelenting heatwave. But the sweltering heat did little to dampen spirits in a city known for its resilience. In both temperature and talent, it was one of BFW’s hottest seasons yet. “I think...
Will Simbas roar louder as World Cup qualifiers begin in Uganda?
The Standard
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Uganda captain Ivan Magomu (centre) in action against Kenya Simbas in Kisumu, on November 11, 2023. [Uganda Rugby Union] For the past decade, Kenya Simbas have come close but heartbreaks in the finals have left them watching the Rugby World Cup...
Why Nigerian Brands Are Betting On Berlin Fashion Week
Essence
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July 7, 2025
Berlin Fashion Week has emerged as an important platform for African brands looking to grow their brand abroad. Nigeria’s Orange Culture, Uganda’s Buzigahill, and Ghana’s Palmwine Icecream each brought a taste of contemporary African fashion to...
West Pokot horror: 12 Ugandans confess to abducting, killing and eating children
TUKO
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July 7, 2025
Twelve Ugandan suspects were arrested and detained in Kapenguria over disturbing child-related crimes Police were met with violent resistance as angry residents blocked a major road, demanding mob justice Authorities discovered several pieces of...
Uganda, India and beyond: What Zohran Mamdani’s win reveals about the insecurities of expulsion
Scroll.in
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Zohran Mamdani’s sensational defeat of the Democratic Party establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral primary election is reverberating in the US and globally. His win has revealed the weaknesses of the Democratic Party and...
Toronto artist, Skittles restore Sudbury’s Pride flag crosswalk
The Sudbury Star
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July 7, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News 'With a rise in vandalism and backlash against Pride symbols like the rainbow, Skittles is proudly standing up to show its support' Published Jul 07, 2025 • Last updated 38 minutes ago • 7 minute read A Pride...
How to watch South Africa vs Zimbabwe on ICC TV (it's free) - South Africa wrap-up innings victory
Tom's Guide
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July 7, 2025
You can watch highlights of the second test between South Africa vs Zimbabwe live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The package includes English commentary after South Africa dominated Zimbabwe. The worldwide platform will show every wicket and...
Behold the Power of Independent Media: NYT Rushed Mamdani Scoop to Beat Rufo
Hot Air
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July 7, 2025
Bottom line: Competition works in free markets. And that's why the Protection Racket Media tried very hard to kill off their competition through tendentious 'fact checks' and cheerleading for government censorship. Even with their grip on...
UP’s Swati and Kanak shine at Uganda Para-Badminton Tournament
The Statesman (India)
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July 7, 2025
Once again, the girls of Uttar Pradesh have brought glory to the state and the nation on the international sports stage. Swati and Kanak Singh, students of Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, have showcased...
Uganda Begins Drafting National AI Policy to Balance Innovation and Data Privacy
I Africa
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July 4, 2025
Uganda has begun drafting its first national policy on artificial intelligence, aiming to regulate the fast-evolving technology while harnessing its potential for innovation, national development, and digital transformation. “We must move fast to...
President Museveni Welcomes Rugby Africa Officials , Affirms Uganda’s Readiness to Host Continental Tournament
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this morning warmly welcomed Mr. Herbert Mensah, the President of Rugby Africa, and his delegation to Uganda. He praised the sport of rugby as a powerful tool for unity, fitness, and social transformation....
‘We thought we could be ourselves’: they fled Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws only to face the same in Kenya
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
Sitting on the porch of their shared house on the outskirts of Nairobi, Entity* and Rock* are chatting amiably. Aged 27 and 33 respectively, the Ugandan housemates have much in common – both exiled to Kenya for the the violence they faced at home...
Prevalence, Etiological Patterns and Factors Associated with Bacteraemia Among Febrile Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
Dove Medical Press
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July 7, 2025
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder caused by a mutation in the β-globin gene, a single base substitution changes from GAG to GTG, leading to the replacement of glutamic acid with valine at the sixth position of...
United in song: Ugandan choir tours U.S., visits Blair County
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Members of the Imani Milele Choir perform at a concert during their six-month tour of the East Coast. Courtesy photoThey may be more than 7,200 miles away from Kampala — capital of their native Uganda — but the children in the Imani Milele Choir...
Uganda boosts coffee exports, becoming top supplier in Africa — TV
TASS
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July 4, 2025
HARARE, July 4. /TASS/. Uganda scaled up coffee exports by 43% and became the top coffee exporter in Africa, ZBC television reports, citing the Ugandan coffee research institute. Coffee supplies from Uganda to the global market grew from 33,000...
From Sex Clubs to Castles, Latex to Upcycling, Berlin Fashion Week Had Something for Everyone
WWD - New York
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July 6, 2025
BERLIN — There was something for everyone at this season’s four-day iteration of Berlin Fashion Week, which ended last Thursday. The offerings included ingenious ideas by recent graduates in specially curated shows; slick, smart presentations by...
Uganda's Olympic gold medalist Chemutai set for Eugene Diamond League
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's Olympic gold medalist Peruth Chemutai will compete at the upcoming Eugene Diamond League on July 5. Chemutai, a 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, will compete in her usual 3,000m steeplechase event. "I have...
Uganda’s average inflation hits 3.4% in FY2024/25, food prices remain key driver
Independent (Uganda)
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July 3, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s headline inflation for the 2024/25 financial year averaged 3.4%, reflecting moderate price growth amid continued pressure from food and core service costs. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)...