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Shock and awe at Trump’s rise to power

Paris, France | AFP | Donald Trump’s extraordinary US election victory sent shockwaves across the world on Wednesday, as opponents braced for a “dangerous” leader in the White House while fellow populists hailed a ballot-box revolution by ordinary people. America’s allies put a diplomatically brave face on the outcome of …

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Trump joins club of billionaire moguls elected to power

Paris, France | AFP |  Donald Trump, the real estate mogul, reality TV star and US president-elect whose worth Forbes estimates at $3.7 billion, joins an ultra-elite group of billionaire business tycoons who have come to power through the ballot box. Other political leaders who first made fortunes in businesses …

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Mukula dragged to court over campaign helicopter

The NRM Vice-chairman Eastern Region Capt. Michael Mukula has been dragged to the Commercial Court for failure to pay over sh82 million for the Flight Jet helicopter he hired during the campaign period. Court documents indicate that on November 17 2015, Capt. Mukula through his flight company Sun Air Ltd, …

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 Ssematimba’s election case for November 21

The Court of Appeal  on Wednesday cause listed dates for hearing the pending election appeals that arose from High Court decisions declaring several MPs’ seats vacant. This due to election malpractice and wanting academic qualifications. Among the appeals to be heard is that of Busiro South MP Peter Ssematimba against …

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Museveni looks forward to working with Trump

President Museveni Congratulates President – Elect Trump President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated US President-Elect Donald Trump after his victory in the US Presidential elections. “I congratulate Mr. Trump on his election as the President of the United States of America. Elections in the US or any country are a matter …

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It’s President DONALD TRUMP!

  Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will never be forgotten again. We will all come together as never before — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2016 Hillary Clinton has called President-elect Donald Trump to concede defeat. Trump will be the 45th president of …

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Clinton will not speak tonight: campaign chair

New York, United States | AFP | Clinton will not speak tonight, her campaign chair said as Donald Trump was poised for a shock White House win. America’s historic presidential election showdown is however still too close to call, with several states still up in the air, the Democrat’s campaign chair …

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Surprise and euphoria at Trump headquarters in NY

New York, United States | AFP | Euphoric Donald Trump supporters transformed into a sea of “Make America Great Again” hats, shouting “USA” and partying late into the night as the billionaire appeared within reach of victory Wednesday. “We are so excited,” said Aliza Romanoff, a well-dressed, articulate and educated …

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