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March 3, 2026
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Wild Animal Attacks in Uganda's Abim District Cause Fear

THE STORY Residents of Abim District are living in constant fear as stray wild animals continue to attack people and destroy property. A farmer was se...

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March 3, 2026
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Uganda Minister Warns on Land Board Appointments, Corruption

THE STORY The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao, has warned newly elected LCV chairpersons in the Acholi Sub-region. He stated...

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March 2, 2026
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Natasha Museveni Karugire: Uganda's Sweetheart First Daughter

THE STORY A profile by Watchdog Uganda has highlighted the public role of Natasha Museveni Karugire. She is the eldest daughter of President Yoweri Mu...

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March 2, 2026
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Uganda's Curable Childhood Cancer Crisis: Experts Alarm

THE STORY Medical experts in Uganda have raised an alarm over a high number of children dying from curable cancers. They cite gaps in care and note ca...

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March 2, 2026
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ABP-7 Peptide Research in Uganda: Molecular Affinity Study

THE STORY In March 2026, the Ugandan news website PML Daily published an article titled "ABP-7 and the Language of Molecular Affinity: A Research-Focu...

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March 2, 2026
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Uganda Emergency Crises Exploited Amid Planning Gaps

THE STORY A news article from The Independent titled "When Uganda’s emergency crises become cash cows" states that in Uganda, predictable emergencies...

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March 2, 2026
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Uganda PM Nabbanja Urges Neighborhood Watch Amid Crime Wave

THE STORY Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged residents to form neighbourhood watch groups to help counter a rising wave of violence in their co...

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March 2, 2026
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Museveni Pledges UGX 5bn for Content Creators in Uganda

THE STORY President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni hosted an event called Jazz with Jajja – Ranch Edition at their private farm...

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March 2, 2026
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Ssekandi, Dignitaries Attend Dua for Walusimbi Son in Uganda

THE STORY A 40-day Dua, or prayer session, was held for the late Isaac Kigozi. Isaac Kigozi was the son of Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, who is the Seni...

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March 2, 2026
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Sahel Kidnappings Soar in 2025, Foreigners Targeted

THE STORY According to a BBC Africa report titled "Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region," growing insecurity in the Sahel m...

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March 1, 2026
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Deadly Bus Crash in Uganda Kills 6 on Kiboga-Hoima Highway

THE STORY Six people were killed and seven others critically injured early Sunday in a head-on collision in Kyankwanzi District, central Uganda, polic...

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March 1, 2026
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U.S., Israel Strike Iran; Retaliations Rock Middle East | Uganda

THE STORY According to a report from the Xinhua news agency carried by The Independent Uganda, the United States and Israel on Saturday launched "majo...

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