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Francis Oyet Opwonya
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A Ugandan South Sudanese investigative journalist and software engineer. Oyet is the founder and CEO of Oyet Broadcasting Services (OBS Network), an innovation hub and headquarters of The Northern Press in Uganda and The Malakal Press in South Sudan.
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4th day of fire on the territory of the Russian Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack.
August 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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NEWS: Fitch Ratings sees US 2026 Government deficits rising to 7.8% of GDP.
August 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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August 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Looks like Trump is planning to take on Ca Governor Gavin Newsom.

All those tweets have got under his skin.
Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump Gavin Newscum is way down in the polls. He is viewed as the man who is destroying the once Great State of California. I will save California!!! President DJT
August 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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June 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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More than 1,500 pilgrims from Northern Uganda have embarked on a spiritual journey to Namugongo for the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, set to take place on June 3, 2025.

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Over 1,500 Pilgrims from Northern Uganda Trek to Namugongo for 2025 Martyrs Day
Lira, Gulu, and West Nile, May 20, 2025 — More than 1,500 pilgrims from Northern Uganda have embarked on a spiritual journey to Namugongo for the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, set to take…
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May 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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April 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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The Apaa land conflict, a decades-long dispute between the Acholi and Madi communities in northern Uganda, continues to claim lives and displace thousands.
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Apaa Land Conflict Claiming More Lives as Tensions Escalate Between Acholi and Madi Communities
Apaa, Uganda – The Apaa land conflict, a decades-long dispute between the Acholi and Madi communities in northern Uganda, continues to claim lives, displace thousands, and deepen ethnic divisions, …
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April 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Uganda Police Rescue 51 Victims from Human Trafficking Scheme Linked to AIM Global Alliance
Mukono, Uganda – In a significant crackdown on human trafficking, the territorial police in Nagalama, Mukono District, have rescued 51 individuals who fell prey to a fraudulent job recruitment sche…
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April 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Lutnick: "Let Donald Trump run the global economy. He's knows what he's doing. He's been talking about it for 35 years. You gotta trust Donald Trump in the White House ... it's broken. Let him fix it ... Let Donald Trump fix the American economy."
April 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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November 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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The confirmation of Mpox cases in Oyam District has sparked panic among residents. The outbreak, which has been spreading across Uganda, has now reached Oyam.
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Panic as Mpox Confirmed in Oyam District
By Eman Yonah oruk The confirmation of Mpox cases in Oyam District has sparked panic among residents. The outbreak, which has been spreading across Uganda, has now reached Oyam.  As of Novembe…
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November 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Raphael P’mony Wokorach, broke ground on November 13, 2024, for a new Shs650 million clinic at Archbishop Flynn School in Pader.
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Archbishop Wokorach Launches Shs650M Clinic Project at Pader School
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Raphael P’mony Wokorach, broke ground on November 13, 2024, for a new Shs650 million clinic at Archbishop Flynn School in Pader. Th…
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November 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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Eight students from Kworo High School in Pader District were detained at Pader Central Police Station on Monday, November 11, 2024, following an attempted strike.
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Kworo High School Students Detained Over Attempted Strike
By Golden Vicky Ayiro | Pader, Uganda Eight students from Kworo High School in Pader District were detained at Pader Central Police Station on Monday, November 11, 2024, following an attempted stri…
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November 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following two and a half years in charge of the club.
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BREAKING: Man Utd sack manager Ten Hag
Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following two and a half years in charge of the club. The Dutchman was informed of the decision by the club’s board on Monday morning, fewer…
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October 28, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) hosted the 2024 International Women’s Peace Conference on September 19, gathering women leaders from around the world to highlight the essential role of women in peacebuilding.
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Women’s Crucial Role in Peacebuilding Emphasized at Global Conference
Seoul, South Korea | October 15, 2024 The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) hosted the 2024 International Women’s Peace Conference on September 19, gathering women leaders from a…
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October 15, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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October 15, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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October 15, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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The Lira City Education Officer, Dr. Jasper Abura has died in a road accident on the Lira-Dokolo highway near Adwila in the wee hours of Friday, September 27, 2024.
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Lira City Education Officer Dies in Road Accident
The Lira City Education Officer, Dr. Jasper Abura has died in a road accident on the Lira-Dokolo highway near Adwila in the wee hours of Friday, September 27, 2024.The senior educationist was with …
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September 27, 2024 at 8:21 AM
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🌐 Introducing the New Mara Community Cancer Care Initiative Website 🌐
Experience the transformation of our online presence as we unveil the revamped website for the Mara Community Cancer Care Initiative, formerly SERVE-Uganda.
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September 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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September 21, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) has successfully hosted the 2024 International Women’s Peace Conference.
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IWPG successfully hosts the 2024 International Women’s Peace Conference.
International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) has successfully hosted the 2024 International Women’s Peace Conference.Women aspiring for world peace amidst continuous wars and conflict came together to sha...
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September 21, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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Government had dragged 80 people in different parts of Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai districts to court for rejecting compensation fees for their pieces of land that are onn the demarcated route of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP project.
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EACOP: Govt goes to court after 80 reject compensation figures
Government had dragged 80 people in different parts of Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai districts  to court for rejecting compensation fees for their pieces of land that are onn the demarcated route of the E...
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September 13, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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The Uganda Police of Mbalecity, in collaboration with the State House Health Monitoring Unit, recovered 57 units of blood from a private health clinic called Health for Life General Medical in Mbale City.
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Police, State House Health Monitoring Unit Recover 57 Units of Stolen Blood in Mbale City Clinic
The Uganda Police of Mbalecity, in collaboration with the State House Health Monitoring Unit, recovered 57 units of blood from a private health clinic called Health for Life General Medical in Mbale C...
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September 13, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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At least 42,342 learners, who joined primary school in 2017, will not complete their primary education circle this year, according to a report of Amuru District’s education department.
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42,000 Amuru learners fail to complete primary education cycle
At least 42,342 learners, who joined primary school in 2017, will not complete their primary education circle this year, according to a report of Amuru District’s education department. The report note...
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September 13, 2024 at 10:21 AM