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Queen Cranes One Step from World Cup After Zambia Triumph

Queen Cranes One Step from World Cup After Zambia Triumph

By Haba Plan The Uganda Women’s U-20 national team, the Queen Cranes, are one step away from history after booking a place in the final round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Uganda secured their spot following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on February 14 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, sealing a 2-1 aggregate triumph in the third …

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FROM GORILLAS TO HERBS: Uganda Spices up Tourism Menu, Launches Medicinal Tourism at World Wildlife Day 2026

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Uganda is officially spicing up its tourism menu—and this time, it’s not just about gorillas, lions, and game drives. At a lively launch held on February 5 at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, the country kicked off national preparations for World Wildlife Day 2026 with a bold, fresh idea: herbal and medicinal tourism as Uganda’s next big money spinner. …

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Russia makes it a crime to work with ILGA World on behalf of LGBTQ rights

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Ministry of Justice adds the LGBTQ advocacy group to list of ‘undesirable organisations’ Logo of ILGA World, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. Russia’s Ministry of Justice has added the LGBTQ advocacy federation ILGA World to its list of “undesirable organisations,” which opens the way for people convicted of working with ILGA World inside Russia to be …

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AU, World leaders hail M7 as he storms to 7th term in landslide win

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Kampala erupted in celebration as world leaders lined up to congratulate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni following his emphatic landslide victory in Uganda’s presidential elections, officially announced on January 17, 2025. According to the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Museveni cruised to a historic seventh term after scooping a staggering 7,946,772 votes, translating into 71.65 percent of the valid ballots cast — miles …

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KEEP YOUR PHONES ON. LET THE WORLD WATCH THE KILLING. » The Hoima Post –

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Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The Ugandan state is preparing to commit crimes in the dark. Two days before the January 15 general election, the government has ordered the shutdown of the national internet. This is a premeditated blackout designed for premeditated violence. We have seen this film before. It played in neighboring Tanzania. There, a state imposed curfew …

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Trump’s Post on Reiner Death Undermines GOP’s Civility Claims #politics

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Trump’s harsh comments on Rob Reiner highlight a stark hypocrisy in GOP, contrasting calls for civility with inflammatory language. As many condemn violence and promote decorum, this divide raises questions about political integrity and respect. ——————- Overview: • Trump’s post on Rob Reiner’s death starkly contrasts with GOP’s earlier calls for civility after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, revealing hypocrisy.nnTrump derided Reiner …

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Iran and Egypt protest World Cup match scheduled amid Pride celebrations

Iran, captained by Alireza Jahanbakhsh (pictured), is scheduled to face Egypt in what's set to be a pride match in Seattle at the FIFA World Cup. (Etsuo Hara photo courtesy of ABC / Getty)

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city. Seattle organisers have confirmed that they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group …

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Uganda Cubs Break New Ground at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Uganda Cubs Break New Ground at FIFA U 17 World Cup

By Kayiira Jackson  The Uganda Cubs have etched their names in football history after qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup knockout stages for the first time, following a thrilling 1–0 victory over France on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. Playing in their maiden World Cup appearance, Brian Ssenyondo’s young charges entered the decisive group match knowing that only a win …

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