U.S. to halt HIV aid if Zambia won’t share mining wealth?

Billboard on a street in Lusaka, Zambia, celebrates the nation's mineral wealth . (Arlette Bashizi photo courtesy of The New York Times)

The draft memo prepared for Mr. Rubio says that getting the agreement signed would involve “the potential use of sticks” and warned that Zambia could not be allowed to backtrack because other countries are watching. If Zambia won’t sign, “sharp public cuts to American foreign assistance would significantly demonstrate to aid-receiving countries the seriousness of our interest in collaboration and …

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Thirty Independent Member of Parliament Elect Expresses interest to Work with NRM

Thirty Independent Member of Parliament Elect Expresses interest to Work

Kampala- More than 30 independent Members of Parliament have expressed interest in working with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) The development emerged in a meeting held Monday at the NRM party headquarters in Nakasero, Kampala, where a group of legislators formally began the process of signing expressions of interest to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Party. …

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‘I thought I was bleeding to death’ — intersex life in Kenya

Illustration shows two cracked restroom symbols with a flow of blood between them. (Rex Opara illustration courtesy of Minority Africa)

Growing up intersex and unprepared for menstruation Illustration shows two cracked restroom symbols with a flow of blood between them. (Rex Opara illustration courtesy of Minority Africa)   She was intersex and raised as a boy for most of her life in Kenya. Then, one day, the bleeding began. By Elizabeth Angira When 18-year-old Roberto first experienced menstruation, she was …

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USSSA Makindye Zonal Qualifiers: Battle for Regional Slots Commence on Tuesday

USSSA Makindye Zonal Qualifiers Battle for Regional Slots Commence on

By Kayiira Jackson  The stage is set for an exciting battle as the Makindye District Schools Games and Sports Association rolls out its highly anticipated fixtures, with secondary schools gearing up for a competitive three-day tournament scheduled from Tuesday, March 24 to Saturday, March 28, 2026. A total of six schools will fight for supremacy in a round-robin format, with …

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UWA Breaks into Ivory Trafficking Network in Bukedea

UWA Breaks into Ivory Trafficking Network in Bukedea

Kampala Uganda, on 21st march 2026, Uganda Wildlife Authority, in collaboration with the Uganda Police Force, successfully arrested five suspects found in possession of 106 kilograms of elephant ivory in Bukedea District. Part of Ivory which was found in possession of the suspects. The intelligence-led operation was conducted in Ariet Village, Kachubala, Aligoi Sub-county, where six pieces of cut elephant …

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Senior Educationist Aliza Moses Laid to Rest in Kamuli District; Bishop Lubaale Comforts

Senior Educationist Aliza Moses Laid to Rest in Kamuli District

The late senior educationist, Aliza Moses, husband to Ntenjeru Kisoga Town Council Town Clerk, Ms. Mirembe Dinah, was laid to rest on Friday, 20th March, at Nawanyago Village in Nawanyago Town Council, Kamuli District. The solemn burial ceremony was attended by family members, friends, religious leaders, staff from Mukono District Local Government led by the Principal Town Clerk of Nakifuma …

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First Lady Janet Museveni Calls on Schools to Strengthen Parent-Student Engagement

First Lady Janet Museveni Calls on Schools to Strengthen Parent Student

Mukono- The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has called on schools across the country to strengthen parent-student engagement as a key strategy to improve career guidance among learners. First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni laying a foundation stone with Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu. She made the remarks during a successful fundraising drive held at Seeta …

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USSSA Lubaga Zonal Qualifiers Kick Off as Schools Eye Kampala Regional Slots

USSSA Lubaga Zonal Qualifiers Kick Off as Schools Eye Kampala

By Kayiira Jackson  The race for a place at the Kampala regional stage gets underway today as the Lubaga Division Secondary Schools Sports Association launches its USSSA zonal qualifiers with a player screening exercise at Mengo Senior School. The screening, scheduled for 2:00pm, marks the official start of a tightly packed competition that will see schools battle for just three …

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