Mt Rwenzori Marathon 2026: runners from 7 countries sign up 

Kampala, Uganda — The fifth edition of Uganda’s first World Athletics Label Road Race, the Mt Rwenzori Marathon, is set for August 22, 2026, in Kasese, promising scenic highland views and a route that crosses the equator. Early registrations indicate strong international interest, with participants from seven countries already signed up. Organizers report that last…

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Slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’ – UN

New York, USA — The United Nations General Assembly has passed a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”, a move hailed by human rights advocates as a step toward historical accountability and potential reparations. The resolution, proposed by Ghana, encourages UN member states to acknowledge the harms of…

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Centenary heightens security after incident at Nkrumah Road branch

KAMPALA — Centenary Bank has issued an urgent customer notice following an “unfortunate incident” that occurred outside its Nkrumah Road branch yesterday, March 26, 2026. While the bank has not released specific details regarding the nature of the crime, the statement confirms that the incident involved “criminals” and at least one “affected esteemed customer.” Security…

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