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Justice Kanyeihamba’s family awaits gov’t guidance on funeral
Independent (Uganda)
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July 14, 2025
Kanyeihamba’s Remains at Nakasero Hospital. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the late retired Supreme Court Judge, Professor George Kanyeihamba, are awaiting further guidance on the funeral. Kanyeihamba, aged 85 years,...
‘Bad-tempered daughter’ challenges father’s will leaving her £250
The Times
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A “bad-tempered” daughter is battling her sister in court over their father’s estate after she was left just £250 in his will because she lacked a sense of “duty”. Bhavenetta Stewart-Brown has told a High Court judge that she and her brother,...
Jobberman, Mastercard Foundation Expand Inclusive Employment Drive
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 17, 2025
Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has trained over 2.4 million young Nigerians and facilitated more than 600,000 job placements since 2020, advancing inclusive employment opportunities across the country. The...
Housing Finance, Mama Tendo Foundation launch national parenting symposium
Independent (Uganda)
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July 16, 2025
Ms.Elon Kabakama Kabarungi(2nd right)Corporate Communications Manager from Housing Finance Bank pose for a group photo with Mama Tendo CEO Catherine and other partners at the launch of the Mama Tendo Parent. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |...
ICC denies Israel bid to void Netanyahu warrants
Ynet
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July 17, 2025
The court also dismissed Israel’s demand to suspend the broader probe into alleged crimes in the Palestinian territories. According to the decision published on the ICC’s official website, the arrest warrants remain in effect pending a separate...
Ghana benefits from sickle cell care for newborns
Graphic
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July 15, 2025
Ghana is set to benefit from a new international initiative aimed at improving follow-up care and health outcomes for children born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), as part of a broader effort to tackle the burden of the disease across sub-Saharan...
Africa’s Addiction to Aid
Pressenza
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July 17, 2025
by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu Is it the beginning of the end of Africa’s overreliance on foreign aid? Trump’s decision to end the flow of aid going to the developing world, notably Africa, which has been channeled through the USAID over the past...
In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
Local 10 - Florida
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July 16, 2025
MBALE – Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn't want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that he aimed at Watira. “He looked at me and picked that piece of...
Why Kenya will roll out injectable HIV preventive drug next year
The Standard
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Director General for Health in the Ministry of Health Dr Patrick Amoth at Afya House on April 1, 2025. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito] Kenya will begin rolling out Lenacapavir, a World Health Organisation-approved HIV preventive drug, in 2026 to allow...
Mukono woman attempts suicide over alleged remittances betrayal
Observer
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July 17, 2025
Residents in the quiet neighbourhood of Lweza village, Mukono Central Division, have been left shaken after a young woman, recently returned from working abroad, reportedly attempted to take her own life. The woman, whose identity has been...
Gilead Expands Global Access to Lenacapavir With New HIV Prevention Partnership
ContagionLive
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On July 9, 2025, Gilead Sciences, Inc announced a strategic partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to supply up to 2 million people in low and lower-middle income countries (LLMICs) with yeztugo, (lenacapavir) a...
Daughter who was 'light of her father's life' is in bitter court battle with siblings over £600,000 fortune - while they only got £250 each
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
A woman allegedly labelled 'bad-tempered' by her late father is suing her elder sister after she and her brother were left just £250 in his £600,000 will whilst her other sibling was handed almost everything else. Laxmikant Patel handed the...
How Africa is harnessing AI power for progress and profit
The Media Online
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July 17, 2025
Along with the rest of the world, Africa is using artificial intelligence (AI) to crunch large datasets, boost productivity, improve customer relations and even save lives. The benefits AI is expected to bring to the world are enormous. If Africa...
Bridge Alliance and Aeris extend partnership to offer the world’s first fully integrated cellular IoT security solution to APAC enterprises
Macau Business
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July 17, 2025
Collaboration to launch Aeris IoT WatchtowerTM into the Asia-Pacific region to help close security gap in cellular Internet of Things (IoT) networks SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bridge Alliance, the leading alliance...
Mutebi claims first KK Pro Am Invitational at Namulonge
Independent (Uganda)
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July 14, 2025
Mutebi. FILE COURTESY PHOTO Namulongo, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Entebbe-based professional golfer Herman “Deco” Mutebi, claimed the first KK Pro Am Invitational at the par-69 Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge, Wakiso on Saturday....
International Justice Day 2025: History, Quotes, And Why July 17 Matters
News18
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 07:20 IST International Justice Day 2025: World Day for International Justice highlights the international community's commitment to uphold justice and protect human rights. International Justice Day is observed on July...
Congress Still Tone-Deaf to Reform
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 17, 2025
Danish author Hans Christian Andersen lived in a different age, but the truth behind his fables is as relevant as ever. “The Emperor’s New Clothes” tells the story of two swindlers who convince the emperor that they’ve woven garments only the wise...
Seven arrested over election violence in Namutumba
Independent (Uganda)
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July 15, 2025
Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have arrested seven people for election-related violence in Namutumba. The incident happened on Sunday in Bubutya village, in Bulange sub-county, in Namutumba district, after a fight...
Trends in Drug Resistance and Epidemiological Patterns of Tuberculosis in Elderly Patients in Wenzhou, China (2014-2023)
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is widely acknowledged as an extremely harmful infectious disease that contributes significantly to illness and death across the globe.1,2 Although there has been notable advancement in controlling TB on a worldwide...
Mosquito menace: West Nile virus found in Savannah. Here's what Georgians should watch for
Savannah Now - Georgia
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If you don't have bug repellent readily available, you may want to buy some soon. Recently, a case of West Nile virus was confirmed in south Georgia. Here's what we know: What is West Nile virus? West Nile is a virus that spreads through mosquito...