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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has called upon the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repair works on Karuma Bridge in order to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure a smooth flow of vehicles. UNRA recently announced the closure of Karuma Bridge to heavy traffic for a period of three months, starting from today, to address structural defects ...

Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador Hotel in Jerusalem on Sunday. Al Jazeera called claims it ...

In the bustling city of Paris, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stands poised to engage in a crucial dialogue with China’s President Xi Jinping during his state visit. With a steadfast determination, von der Leyen emphasizes the pressing need for “fair” competition between the European Union and China, seeking to rectify any distortions that may exist. Reflecting on her ...

Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. This sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead last June by masked gunmen in a busy car park in a Vancouver suburb. The diplomatic row escalated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged India’s ...

Singer Bebe Cool’s wife Zuena Kirema has highlighted the disadvantage of too many boda boda riders in Kampala and believes these should be regulated. According to her, these riders have led to a higher crime rate. She noted that the number of boda bodas in the city have outnumbered the pedestrians. This in turn has translated into a high crime ...