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(MENAFN) Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) declared Monday that nationwide internet access has been completely reinstated, bringing an end to the blackout imposed throughout the electoral period.

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6 January 2026 By David Barkhausen, Gabriel Glöckler and Stefan Ruhkamp Central banks often struggle to make themselves understood to the wider public.

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(MENAFN) Russian monitors have commended the organization and transparency of Uganda’s general elections, in which incumbent President Yoweri Museveni took an early commanding lead following Thursday’s vote.

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(MENAFN) Russian election monitors have commended Uganda's electoral process and openness following Thursday's nationwide vote, where sitting President Yoweri Museveni has surged to a dominant position in preliminary tallies.

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(MENAFN) Yoweri Museveni, 81, has surged ahead in Uganda's presidential race, with early tallies Friday showing a commanding advantage that has sparked immediate allegations of electoral manipulation.

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(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday’s election, extending his rule to over four decades with another five-year term.

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(MENAFN) The UN human rights office issued stern warnings Wednesday regarding Uganda's controversial ban on 10 non-governmental organizations and sweeping internet restrictions implemented before Thursday's pivotal elections, labeling the actions...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Luwaga John Eliane, Lubogo Michelle and Sandra Nakiganda law students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) represented Uganda in the African International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition in Kenya upon their success in nationals. “This...

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(MENAFN) Somali, Ugandan, and African Union (AU) troops killed more than 30 al-Shabaab militants and wounded several others during a coordinated operation in southern Somalia on Thursday, according to reports from the AU peacekeeping mission.

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(MENAFN) South Africa has praised the U.S. House of Representatives for advancing legislation to extend a critical trade initiative benefiting qualifying African nations, even as diplomatic relations between Pretoria and Washington remain tense....

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(MENAFN) Charismatic and determined, former music star Bobi Wine has become one of the most prominent figures challenging Uganda’s long-time leader, President Yoweri Museveni.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Every day, thousands of people cross a bridge over the Lamia River north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, either to trade, to visit family or to seek refuge from armed conflict.

EIN Presswire

Supplier diversification and regional supply chain prioritization can reduce import dependence, strengthen shock resilience - Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor DAKAR, SENEGAL, December 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coordinated agrifood trade...

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Malabo Montpellier Panel presents proven lessons to boost food security as well as agricultural productivity, trade, finance and resilience across Africa.

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Ottawa, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Towards FnB, the global casein derivatives market size is evaluated at USD 5.56 billion in 2026 and is anticipated to surge USD 8.85 billion by 2035, reflecting at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to...

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(MENAFN) Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Tuesday that the death toll from a measles outbreak in the country’s semi-arid northeastern region has climbed to 32, just one month after the outbreak was officially declared, underscoring the rapid...

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HAIKOU, China, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 28th China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair For Tropical Agricultural Products was held in Haikou from Dec. 4 to 7th, hosting over 2,000 enterprises and more than 10,000 professional...

EIN Presswire

Needles Market is estimated to valued USD 11,117.2 Mn in 2025 and expected reach USD 18,564.4 Mn in 2032, exhibiting CAGR of 7.6% from 2025 to 2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Overview The “Needles...

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(MENAFN) The UN’s top human rights official voiced strong concern on Wednesday over what he characterized as a growing campaign of repression against Uganda’s political opposition and media in the weeks leading up to January’s national elections,...

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(MENAFN) The UN’s human rights leader issued a strong rebuke over what he described as a rapidly tightening clampdown on Uganda’s opposition figures and independent media in the lead-up to the January general election.