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In eastern DR Congo’s Uvira, war scars linger as calm cautiously returns

Along the road linking Bukavu to Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the marks of war remain stark ...
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Turkish president warns Black Sea should not become “area of confrontation”

The Black Sea should not become “an area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ...
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Lugogo Vocational Training Institute hosts Kampala skills fair

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lugogo Vocational Training Institute hosted the Kampala Metropolitan Vocational Skills ...
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Gaza students return to war-damaged colleges, holding onto hope amid ruins

GAZA, ISRAEL | Xinhua | Among the rubble of Gaza City’s Islamic University, Ahmed Totah approached his first classroom with a ...
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Mungu Feni Foundation wins top NGO award in West Nile

The Mungu Feni Foundation has been recognised for its locally driven community empowerment work after securing two top honours at the West Nile Quality Brand Awards, highlighting the growing profile ...
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Winners crowned at the 2025 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa celebrated the fifth annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) by crowning 13 winners in different categories on Thursday at the Kampala ...