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VIDEO: Has Uganda lost fight against obscenity?

VIDEO: Ugandans are asking  has the nation surrendered in the fight against obscenity? Or rather has the unusual become the usual as sharp words are thrown at not only the everyday citizen but also the mighty in charge of affairs of the country. Share on: WhatsApp

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Ugandan MPs slum govt on “ICC Withdrawal”

Members of parliament across the political divide have dismissed with suspicion a statement by the Attorney General William Byaruhanga regarding Uganda’s position on the International Criminal Court (ICC). Attorney General William Byaruhanga has told parliament that Uganda has not notified the International Criminal Court (ICC) or any organization of intentions to withdraw …

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Why pressure is mounting on South Africa’s Zuma to step down

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South Africa’s powerful trade union federation Cosatu, a key coalition partner of the ruling ANC, on Tuesday called for embattled President Jacob Zuma to resign following a deeply unpopular cabinet reshuffle. Union general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali said it was time for Zuma to “step …

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ONGWEN: ICC launches a free SMS public information platform in Uganda

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an interactive free SMS platform designed to create awareness and engage local communities in the ongoing Dominic Ongwen case in The Hague. The platform will enable subscribers to receive and respond in three languages, Acholi, Ateso and English to regular public information at no …

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Kanyamunyu takes bail battle to Court of Appeal

Mathew Kanyamunyu Muyogoma, the main suspect in the “Lugogo Murder” case,  has appealed against the decision of High Court Judge Yasin Nyanzi to deny him bail. Through Alaka and Company Advocates, Kanyamunyu says he is dissatisfied with part of the High Court ruling and wants Court of Appeal to review …

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US to end funding for UN Population Fund over abortion claims

Washington, United States | AFP | The US government plans to stop funding the United Nations Population Fund because of the organization’s “coercive” family planning practices, including providing abortions, officials in Washington said late Monday. According to a State Department official, President Donald Trump has instructed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson …

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Five embarrassing remarks when microphone was on

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Sunderland manager David Moyes is in hot water over his remark to a BBC reporter that she might get a slap next time — with both of them laughing — after he thought he was off air. AFP Sports highlights five other incidents where …

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