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Ugandan President Nominated as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2026 Election
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was officially nominated as the ruling National Resistance Movement's (NRM) sole candidate for the upcoming presidential election, set for January 2026. In a meeting held in Kampala, the nation's capital,...
Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...
Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence...
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...
Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...
Ugandan Military Chopper Crashes in Somalia's Capital
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ugandan military confirmed on Wednesday that one of its helicopters crashed in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, leaving five out of eight people aboard feared dead. Felix Kulayigye, spokesperson for the Ugandan military, shared with a...
Uganda receives nine Chinese hybrid goats to boost its goat meat production
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Nine Chinese hybrid goats, known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as part of the country’s efforts to boost its goat meat production and strengthen the livestock industry. The shipment, consisting of three males and six...
Uganda’s long-time Leader wants to get reelected for next year
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the country’s upcoming general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni remains one of the longest-serving leaders globally....
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd Go Live in Uganda, Boosting Digital Trade Capabilities in East Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd go live in Uganda, bringing digital invoicing, payments, and eDOs to boost trade efficiency across East Africa’s shipping sector. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ODeX, the trusted digital...
Uganda’s Museveni Hints at Re-Election Bid
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda’s long-serving head of state, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated he may pursue another presidential term in the national polls scheduled for next year. At 80 years old, Museveni is among the globe’s longest-reigning heads of...
Uganda’s Veteran Leader Signals 2026 Election Run
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power...
Russia Begins Training Ugandan Health Personnel
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor has initiated training for medical professionals in Uganda as part of an expanded collaboration with African nations on controlling infectious diseases, as announced by the agency on Monday. This...
At London Climate Week, forestry companies launch Natural Capital Valuation project with the Capitals Coalition and TNFD
EIN Presswire
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June 21, 2025
The project will quantify and value a set of ecosystem services with the aim of building the foundation for an investible market LONDON, ENGLAND , UNITED KINGDOM, June 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today London Climate Action Week commences...
Russia praises Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo in Moscow. Lavrov expressed eagerness to...
Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We...
Carbon Streaming Announces Corporate Update and Legend Removal Process for All U.S. Investors From the 2021 Financings
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today provides a corporate update and announces legend removal process for all U.S. investors...
Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...
ICC Struggles to Extend Authority Over Investigations
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been unable to approve a modification that would broaden its jurisdiction concerning inquiries into world leaders accused of crimes of aggression. A crime of aggression is regarded as the gravest...
ICC unsuccessful to consent prosecution of world presidents
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has failed to reach an agreement on an amendment that would broaden its ability to investigate and prosecute world leaders for crimes of aggression, considered the gravest offense under the Rome...
Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...