This year’s edition pays gratitude to the founders of the annual event but also showcases the works of these senior artists alongside that of the new generation artists at the College ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in the Rwenzururu Kingdom for the 58th coronation anniversary of Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere. The commemorative event, which will also mark 15 years since the kingdom’s official recognition by the government, is scheduled for October 19 at Kilembe Golf Course in Kasese …
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Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Jopadhola in Tororo today celebrate the 25th Coronation anniversary of their cultural leader, the Kwar Adhola HRH Moses Stephen Owor. According to the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI), the climax of the celebrations will be held at Achilet grounds. President Yoweri Museveni is …
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RABAT, MOROCCO | Xinhua | Moroccan King Mohammed VI has granted clemency to 1,381 prisoners on the occasion of Proclamation of Independence Day, as announced by the Ministry of Justice in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, 959 inmates experienced a reduction in their prison sentences. Additionally, 234 …
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United Nations, US | Xinhua | The United Nations on Friday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the suicide bombing of its headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 22 UN personnel. At a brief ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York, Atul Khare, the UN undersecretary-general for the Department of Operational …
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Agago, Uganda | THE NDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Christians on Friday gathered at Kalongo Mission Roman Catholic Church in Agago district to celebrate the first anniversary of blessed Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli. Blessed Giuseppe Ambrosoli was beatified on November 20th, 2022, at Kalongo Catholic Parish, in a ceremony presided over by Archbishop …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of residents on Friday gathered at Lukodi Village in Bungatira Sub-county, Gulu District to mark the 19th anniversary of the infamous Lord’s Resistance Army rebel attack that left 69 people dead. The LRA rebels raided the village located about 17 kilometers outside Gulu Town …
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Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, on Friday said it is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China. The airline said …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | BRAC is going to celebrate its 50-year anniversary under the theme “50 Years of Igniting Hope from Bangladesh to the World” at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort on 30 March 2023. BRAC Uganda and BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd are organising the event, where prominent guests and dignitaries …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Russian invasion of Ukraine marked its first anniversary with no clear signal of when the war would end. US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine days to the anniversary in a highly classified operation that caught many countries by surprise. …
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