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Two arrested over triple murder in Kyegegwa

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 28-year-old woman, her 15-month-old daughter and a 19-year-old domestic worker in Kyegegwa District. The bodies of Kansiime Christine, her daughter Miracle and Joan A, who worked at Christine’s home, were discovered on October 8, 2026, at Karokalungi LC I, Kyamagaba Parish, Nkanja Sub-county. According to a statement issued by Rwenzori West Regional Police spokesperson SP Twesige Vincent, a neighbour visited the residence at about 1pm to check on the occupants and discovered the bodies. The neighbour alerted other residents, who subsequently notified police. Officers from Kyaka II Police…

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93 arrested in police crackdown around Busega, Kyengera

KAMPALA — Police have arrested 93 people, including four women, in an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected…

Army prosecutors seek more time in Otafiire’s brother’s gun case

KAMPALA — Military prosecutors have asked for more time to complete investigations into a firearms case…

Police arrest suspect in online fraud targeting foreign tourists

Uganda Police have arrested a man suspected of defrauding foreign tourists through a purported car-hire and…

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Naked gold Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament

A 2.5-metre gold-covered statue depicting US President Donald Trump naked has gone on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, in a satirical artwork criticising his environmental and foreign policies. Titled “The Orange Plague”, the sculpture was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt and unveiled on Tuesday, October 6. It depicts Trump sitting on the shoulders of a smaller, frail man while holding a golf club and a set of scales representing justice. A globe-shaped golf ball is also part of the installation. The Straits Times The sculpture is made of copper and coated with 23-carat gold leaf, according…

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DR Congo military court sentences 27 soldiers to death for abandoning positions

A military court in Uvira, South Kivu province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has…

World Bank raises Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%, urges AI investment

The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 to 4.3%,…

Ethiopia’s Parliament re-elects Abiy Ahmed as PM

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister for another five-year term…

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