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Millions turnup to vote in Rwanda

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Millions of Rwandan citizens cast their ballots Monday morning at more than 2,600 polling stations nationwide to elect their president and members of parliament. Voting began at 7 a.m., local time, and will conclude at 3 p.m. Approximately 9.5 million eligible voters are expected to …

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Argentina wins record-breaking 16th Copa America title

WASHINGTON | BBC  | Argentina beat Colombia to win a record 16th Copa America but the game was marred by the kick-off being delayed by 80 minutes because of trouble outside the ground in Miami. Lautaro Martinez struck in the second half of extra time from Giovani lo Celso’s through ball …

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Manchester United sign striker Zirkzee on five-year deal

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester United on Sunday announced the signing of Dutch international striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in a deal worth 36.54 million pounds (45 million U.S. Dollars), with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract with the English club. Zirkzee will help cover for the departure of …

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How flying squad arrested child kidnapper in Isingiro

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police flying squad has arrested a woman who kidnapped a four-year-old boy from Busabala, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, in Wakiso district. Joel Asiimwe was kidnapped by Rita Robinah Nuwamanya, a person known to the family, for a yet unknown reason. She tasked the father Julius …

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Religious leaders faulted for sabotaging anti-teenage pregnancy campaigns

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations, politicians, and the medical fraternity have faulted religious leaders for sabotaging campaigns aimed at reducing rampant teenage pregnancies in Uganda. This criticism was voiced during the Kigezi Regional Dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, organized by the Non-Governmental Organization Local …

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Election observers decry violence, call for dialogue with EC

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Election observers from the Ankole region have expressed concern about the violence they face while executing their duties. The observers, representing various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), shared their challenges and views during a one-day workshop organized by the Western Ankole Civil Society Forum to prepare …

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