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The Sordid History of Offshoring Migrants
Foreign Affairs
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July 10, 2025
Just weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency, the Department of Homeland Security began sending immigrants living in the United States to prisons in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama and to the U.S. naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. At the...
Race for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair hots up with entry of businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga
Independent (Uganda)
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July 4, 2025
Mulenga’s nomination announced by Dr Tanga Odoi as Party Secretary General Todwong (right) looks on Businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga pledges affordable credit in bid for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prominent...
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How director Mira Nair’s films influenced her son Zohran Mamdani
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Zohran Mamdani is an Indian-born Ugandan scholar. His mom, Mira Nair, a renowned Indian-origin filmmaker played a very important role in forming his ideas of life. Though aa a kid he hated the idea of his mother leaving for months for cinema....
Northern Corridor Partner States Strive for Reduction of Airfares and Modern Air Navigation Services.
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
Uganda joined partner states at the 11th Meeting of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) for Permanent Secretaries in Kigali on June 26th, 2025. The Ugandan delegation, led by NCIP National Coordinator Ambassador Richard Kabonero,...
35 Nigeria’s Super Eagles B players kick off preparation for 8th African Nations Championship
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 5, 2025
Head Coach Eric Chelle has named 35 players, among them captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel and forward Anas Yusuf in the provisional list of Super Eagles B for the 8th African Nations Championship taking place in Kenya, Tanzania...
NPFL top scorer Anas Yusuf headlines Nigeria’s 35-man provisional squad for 2024 CHAN tournament
Premium Times
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July 5, 2025
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal machine Anas Yusuf has been named in Nigeria’s 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next month. Yusuf,...
Unwelcome Truths: What Khan and Mamdani Reveal About the Limits of Liberal Tolerance
Global Village Space
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July 10, 2025
At first glance, Imran Khan and Zohran Mamdani occupy vastly different political landscapes: one led a nuclear‐armed nation of 240 million, the other seeks to govern America’s largest city. Yet both share a strikingly similar narrative: reshaping...
Illegal Entry: 110 Eritreans arrested in Moroto
Independent (Uganda)
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July 4, 2025
Some of the Eritreans were found hiding in one of the premises in Singila village. Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have arrested 110 Eritrean immigrants for illegally entering Uganda through Kenya. The immigrants are...
Abeokuta ready to host 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships
New National Star
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July 10, 2025
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA With just one week to go, excitement is building as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, prepares to host the 3rd Edition African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships from July 16th to 20th. This prestigious event will bring together...
Nigeria squad announcement: Chelle unveils 35-man provisional CHAN roster including Sodiq, Alimi
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 4, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional squad for the 8th African Nations Championship, set to take place next month in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with notable inclusions such as Papa Mustapha Daniel and Sodiq Ismaila....
Why Flying Can Be Good For Climate Change And Local Economies
Forbes
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Young Asian woman carrying suitcase, walking by the window at airport terminal.getty Has flying become the ultimate climate sin? Air travel is often cast as a scapegoat when it comes to tourism, but the numbers may tell a different story. Only 11%...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
The search for magic bullet for a non-violent election
Independent (Uganda)
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July 3, 2025
Archbishop Kaziimba and Imam Kasozi (centre) called for political tolerance Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country prepares for next year’s general elections, there have been calls for early prevention and detection to curb violence....
In its Kenya comeback, Luno targets crypto users who feel left out of risky P2P platforms
TechCabal
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July 4, 2025
Luno, the UK-based crypto company which operates in South Africa, Nigeria—and recently, Uganda—now has a fourth horse to back in its Africa race: Kenya. On June 23, the company announced its re-entry into the East African country after a 2014...
NRU reveals lineup for World Cup qualifier
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has announced the final squad that will travel to Uganda for the Rugby Africa Cup, which will run from 8 to 19 July in Kampala. The tournament brings together the top eight rugby nations on the...
Rebranded A&K Sanctuary updates portfolio, sees strong demand from Asia
TTG Asia
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July 3, 2025
A&K Sanctuary, rebranded from Abercrombie & Kent’s Sanctuary Retreats portfolio of safari camps and lodges last December, is set for a portfolio update, with one property in Uganda relaunched with a new look last week and another in Botswana...
Forget Europe & Asia - It snows in these 6 African countries
Pulse
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July 8, 2025
There are some parts of Africa where snow blankets the ground during specific seasons, creating scenes that rival European ski towns.Africa is not just sun, harmattan, desert and rain; there are hidden gems like mountain ranges and highlands, but...
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...
The European Court’s Merits Judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia: As Good as It Gets (Almost)
EJIL: Talk!
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July 10, 2025
In a landmark ruling, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights yesterday delivered its much-anticipated merits judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia (nos. 8019/16, 43800/14, 28525/20 and 11055/22). The judgment is here;...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead in Women Representation in Africa
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to...