Ex-Ghana minister detained by US immigration

Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted at home on corruption allegations, has been detained in the US over issues related to his immigration status, his lawyers say.…

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Is coffee the new cocoa? Some expect coffee prices to also crash

Some coffee industry experts have been drawing comparisons between the ​coffee and cocoa markets, projecting that coffee prices will sink in coming months, just as cocoa prices crashed after the…

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Mayuge Lake Victoria Boat Accident: 6 confirmed dead

Police in Busoga East have identified at least six victims of Tuesday's fatal boat accident on Lake Victoria. The incident occurred at around 6pm near Bugoto landing site in Bukabooli…

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Warren Buffett: Cash is necessary ‘like oxygen’—but it’s ‘not a good asset’

When Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, the company held an enormous stash of cash. Berkshire reported more than $370 billion in cash equivalents on the…

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help

Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought ‌its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv…

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France Deploys 800 Military Personnel to Kenya for Training and Maritime Security Cooperation

At least 800 personnel from the French Army have docked in Kenya in a new phase in the defence partnership between France and Kenya. The troops, who arrived aboard three…

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Which Country Is Known As The Olive Oil Capital Of The World?

Spain, home to vast olive groves and centuries-old traditions, leads the world as the unrivalled Olive Oil Capital. Olive oil has been a cornerstone of global cuisine for thousands of…

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2025 UACE results: Top 100 schools named

St. Julian High School Annex in Gayaza ranked first in Uganda in the 2025 UACE examinations with an average of 17.4 points, leading a list of the country’s top 100…

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Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?

Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, have declared force majeure on gas exports following the United States-Israel war on Iran, now in its third week, and the disruptions to shipping…

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Ham Kiggundu Sued Over Owino Market Demolition, Land Grabbing

Kampala businessman Hamis Kiggundu has been sued over allegations of unlawful demolition and land grabbing, alongside Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who has clarified his involvement in the case. Ham, as…

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Black rain is falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities. Scientists warn of long-term consequences

Scientists say the health and environmental effects of Israeli strikes on oil depots in and around Tehran could be severe, impacting water and food sources long after the smoke and…

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Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house

After the acquisition this week of East Africa's biggest media outfit by a politically well connected billionaire businessman, questions are being asked about the future of independent journalism in the…

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2025 UACE: Results Released as Female Candidates Outperform Males

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results, with female candidates performing better proportionally than their male counterparts. Uganda Political Analysis…

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Gov’t to hold nationwide consultations ahead of Express Penalty System relaunch

Government has announced fresh nationwide consultations with stakeholders in the transport sector ahead of the planned relaunch of Uganda’s Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System (FIS). The…

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Coffee Prices Stay at Record Despite Drop in Market for Beans

Record coffee prices aren’t easing anytime soon despite a sharp drop in the commodity market for beans — a sign of how long supply chain snarls can upend food prices.…

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TotalEnergies set to lose 15 percent of global production due to conflict

French oil giant TotalEnergies said it will lost 15 percent of its global production due to shutdowns in the Middle East relating to the ongoing conflict. In a statement on…

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