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In response to the devastating Kiteezi landfill disaster that claimed the lives of 35 individuals and caused widespread destruction, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council ( UMSC ) has announced plans to conduct special prayers to commemorate the victims and offer solace to those affected by the calamity. The heart-wrenching disaster unfolded when a torrential downpour triggered a massive garbage landslide ...

The former Leader of Opposition Hon Mathias Mpuuga has dispelled rumors of being sanctioned by the US. Tabloids ran stories yesterday stating that Mpuuga’s Visa had been revoked by the US. This came a few days after NUP leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s visit to North America. Furthermore, it was stated that it was Kyagulanyi’s efforts that Mpuuga got this ‘punishment’. ...

Real Madrid and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, has self-exiled himself from the Belgian National Team. Courtois has said that he will not represent Belgium in international competitions as long as Domenico Tedesco is the manager. Despite getting back to full fitness and starting for Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Courtois was not included in Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad. ...

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been overshadowed by the looming presence of former President Donald Trump. While his campaign team claims he has no interest in watching the “Democratic infomercial,” reports indicate Trump is closely monitoring the proceedings and growing increasingly irritated by the attacks against him. One of Trump’s allies, who speaks to him regularly, believes the ...

US prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Yuanjun Tang, a Chinese dissident residing in the US, accusing him of acting as an agent for Beijing’s intelligence service. Tang, 67, was arrested in New York City for allegedly spying on US-based Chinese democracy activists and dissidents, as well as making false statements to the FBI. Tang, a naturalized US citizen, faces ...