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Rwanda basketball team is Africa’ champion
CAPTION: Rwanda team celebrate after being crowned at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda Monday June 1st 2026. (Courtesy). By AgenciesKIGALI – Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) Championship, which took place at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, and reached fans in 214 countries and […]
Why Champions League final is taking place at unusual time
By Agencies BUDAPEST – Football fans across the world might have noticed that this evening’s Champions League final is set to kick-off at an odd time. The showpiece contest in Budapest between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain is starting at 5pm UK time on Saturday, May 30.Bottom of Form A change has been made to this season’s Champions League finalCredit: […]
DR Congo reject US isolation demand
By Victor Akumu BELGUM – Democratic Republic of the Congo have reportedly refused to comply with a United States demand requiring the team to enter a 21-day isolation period before travelling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The directive comes amid concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the country, with US authorities warning that failure to follow strict […]
PAMOJA oversight committee launched
By Our reporterUganda, together with Kenya and Tanzania, has launched the PAMOJA Oversight Committee to coordinate and accelerate preparations for AFCON 2027.East Africa’s journey to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has taken a significant step forward with the formal establishment of the PAMOJA Oversight Committee.The new body, created to guide preparations for […]
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The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) headed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday as the country continues to combat a deadly resurgence of Ebola […]
Uganda, Tanzania strengthen tourism ties
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their […]
No public holiday celebrations funds says Ggoobi
CAPTION: Members of the Prisons band during the national celebrations for International Women’s Day 2025 in Kyankwanzi District. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The government will stop funding most national […]
No public holiday celebrations funds says Ggoobi
CAPTION: Members of the Prisons band during the national celebrations for International Women’s Day 2025 in Kyankwanzi District. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The government will stop funding most national […]
