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Hunger looms as hailstorms destroy crops in Gulu district
GULU, September 19, 2026 — Several acres of crop gardens have been destroyed by hailstorms in two separate incidents in Unyama and Palaro sub-counties in Gulu district, leaving families fearing hunger. The…
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Lira RDC, assistant, arrested over alleged misappropriation of PDM funds
LIRA, September 18, 2026 — Three Lira District officials, including Resident District Commissioner [RDC] Lillian Eyal, Assistant RDC Richard Okello and Parish Development Model [PDM] Focal Person Michael Okello, have been arrested…
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Karenga residents call for youth skills to tackle alcohol abuse
KARENGA, September 17, 2026 — Residents of Kangole parish in Karenga district have called for expanded youth skilling and livelihood opportunities, saying unemployment and idleness among the young people are contributing to…
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Nobel laureate Michael Kremer appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist
KAMPALA, September 16, 2026 — World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has announced the appointment of Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as World Bank Group Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development…
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Hunger looms as frequent elephant invasions overwhelm Kiryandongo residents
KIRYANDONGO, September 16, 2026 — Residents of several villages in Kicwabugingo, Kyankende and Kigumba sub-counties in Kiryandongo district have appealed to government to compel the Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] to construct a…
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Apac CAO held for questioning over alleged misuse of gov’t funds
APAC, September 16, 2026 — The Chief Administrative Officer [CAO] of Apac district, Emmy Olaboro Ejuku, has been taken to Apac Central Police Station for questioning over alleged mismanagement of government funds.…
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Ethiopia: Gender-transformative climate resilience project builds resilient communities
ADDIS ABABA, September 14, 2026 — Across the drought-prone rangelands of Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions, a fundamental transformation is taking place. In pastoralist communities long defined by climate vulnerability, women and…
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Museveni calls on Ugandans to intensify fight against cancer as king Oyo is laid to rest
FORT PORTAL, September 14, 2026 — Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, laid to rest at the Karambi royal burial grounds in southwest of Fort Portal City,…
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Museveni Unveils Three-Phase Food Stabilisation Strategy For Karamoja
MOROTO, September 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled a three-phase food stabilisation strategy for Karamoja aimed at helping households withstand recurrent droughts, strengthen food security and progressively reduce dependence on…
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Speaker Oboth vows crackdown on PDM corruption in Tororo
TORORO, September 11, 2026 — The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has warned sub-county and parish leaders in West Budama Central County, Tororo district, against mismanaging funds under the Parish Development…
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