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UGX 1.2B Lanyadyang Bridge Opening Delayed by USAID Grant Suspension United States

Initially slated for completion in February 2024, the bridge’s construction—undertaken by Strakon Uganda Limited—faced delays, pushing the new handover date to February 13, 2025.
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Gov't Discusses Filling Void as Offices Close Following USAID’s Funding Pause general manager 2

According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the MOH Permanent Secretary the Executive Order by the United States President, Donald Trump suspending funding last week means that they evaluate and decide how they will continue to operate without this support.
08:43
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US Withdraws from the World Health Organization United States 1 Top story

In a statement posted on the White House website, President Trump stated that the United States began its withdrawal from the WHO in 2020 due to the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China.
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Gov't Frustrates Processes for Externalizing Doctors, Says UMA Uganda 3

In an interview with URN, UMA President Dr. Herbert Luswata revealed the frustration the association faces in trying to establish a labor externalization company for health workers, even as many of them remain idle.
08:12
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Move to front late Minister Sarah Mateke’s Sister Aborts Yoweri Museveni 1 2 Top story

Following Nyirabashitsi's death on September 7, 2024, due to a heart attack, some political leaders from Kisoro, led by Eddie Kwizera Wagahungu, Bukimbiri County MP, and John Ninzeyimana Kamara, Bufumbira North MP, began advocating for her sister to replace her without a formal election.
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Resting Shelters Adding Taste to Kagulu Rock Climbing Experience United States 1

Situated at 3,600 meters above sea level, Kagulu Rock offers climbers a breathtaking aerial view of the Busoga sub-region, as well as parts of Teso and Bukedi. Namutamba noted that the cool breeze at the summit of Kagulu Rock is a key attraction for tourists.
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Kasana Luwero Bishop Urges Christians To Embrace Coffee Farming Luwero Diocese 1 3 Top story

Bishop Mukasa directed each parish in the Diocese to use available land for coffee farming to reduce reliance on contributions from believers. He also encouraged each Catholic household to grow coffee to support their families and church activities.
07:32
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M23 Rebels Claim Capture of Ishasha Border government 1 1 Top story

Approximately 60 kilometers from Rutshuru town, the rebels held a public address following the capture, urging locals to remain calm and encouraging those who had fled to Uganda to return home. They also called on other militia groups to join the M23 movement.
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Paris 2024: Rower Kathleen Noble to Retire After Olympics United States 1 Top story

“I am retiring. Friday is my last race,” Noble announced after the race before adding that; “I want to move on new of life, I want to start a new life, I want to focus on my career, am very happy to Rup up the season and focus on something else,”
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War in North Kivu: Bweremana Bomb Deaths Raise to Seven government 1 Top story

On Monday, three people, including a FARDC soldier and children, were killed instantly, while six others were taken to Minova Hospital for treatment. A reliable source at the hospital reported that four more people succumbed to their injuries on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to seven.
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War in North Kivu: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of Violating Humanitarian Truce Rwanda 1

"We call on the regional, national, and international community, as well as humanitarian organizations, to witness this umpteenth violation by the Kinshasa regime, which is taking advantage of our respect for the truce to attack us and bomb densely populated areas," stated Kanyuka.
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Tensions Flare Over Entebbe Municipal Development Forum Elections street 5

Ssemanda faced challenges as Ssebuliba, who identified himself as a “senior citizen, manufacturer, businessman, and youth,” accused the management of planning a snap election to fill the new MDF slots.
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Cheptegei, Kiplimo To Compete At Oslo Diamond League United States 1

Expected to face tough competition, Cheptegei and Kiplimo will contend with Ethiopia’s 10000-meter champion Selemon Barega, Yomif Kejelcha, Aregawe Berhe, as well as Kenya’s Martin Kimeli, Rop Kiprop, and Grand Fisher from the United States.
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National Census: Explaining the Figures, the Methods Used WBG

At least 10 million people were not yet born while another, almost 10 million were less than 10 years when the last Uganda National Population and Housing Census was conducted, in 2014.
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Entebbe Free Trade Zone Nears Completion, Promising Significant Economic Benefits Lake Victoria 2

The Entebbe facility is designed to promote export-led investment by offering duty exemptions, making Uganda's exports more competitive in international markets.
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