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Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months

KIGALI | Xinhua |  Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed …

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Spire wins EU Human Rights Award 2024

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandan academic, cartoonist, and human rights defender, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is the recipient of the 2024 EU Human Rights Defenders Award. Dr. Spire Ssentongo was recognized for having used social media to highlight issues of accountability. The Award, which is now in its 13th …

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Russia holds rehearsal of Victory Day air parade over Moscow

MOSCOW | TASS |  Tactical aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square in a rehearsal of Russia’s Victory Day air parade, a TASS correspondent reported from the scene. At least two groups of aircraft, namely, a flight of Su-27 fighter jets, and also Su-25 close support aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red …

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NAMBOOLE: Grand re-opening, wins for BUL and KCCA

  BUL surges to summit of UPL table with victory over Vipers Uganda Premier League Wednesday Results BUL 1-0 Vipers KCCA 2-0 SC Villa Jerome Kirya made history by being the first player to score at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole since it underwent renovations three years ago. His crucial goal …

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Details of Hamas-Israel deal leak

Hamas to release Israeli soldiers, hostages under deal with Jerusalem — TV DUBAI | TASS | The Palestinian Hamas movement pledges to release all serving female Israeli soldiers held hostage, as well as three civilian and military hostages for every three days of the agreement thereafter, under the terms of …

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Can low-budget, high-quality films help African film making?

 Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights the potential of low-budget yet high-quality filmmaking on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A collaboration between Netflix, South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and distribution partner, …

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SafeBoda Uganda launches Electric Bike Boda Boda tier In-App

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda Uganda has today announced the launch of the EV Tier in the SafeBoda App, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting e-mobility and sustainability in the transportation sector. The EV Tier empowers Electric Boda riders to connect with environmentally-conscious passengers, fostering awareness and adoption of …

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