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The Moses Ali, Uganda’s veteran general and politician, has died.

According to The EastAfrican, Gen. Moses Ali passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala at the age of 87. He was a prominent figure in Ugandan military and political life for decades

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Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final Report: Ferran Torres Extra-Time Goal Clinches Second Title for La Roja

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Spain have been crowned champions of the world. In a dramatic, grueling 120-minute battle at MetLife Stadium, La Roja secured their second-ever global title with a 1–0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina.

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EXISTENTIAL CRISIS: Somalia Face "Operational Paralysis" as Critical UN Logistics Support Deadline Looms

MOGADISHU — Somalia is standing at a dangerous geopolitical precipice. With just five months remaining before a major international security framework expires, the nation faces an impending "operational paralysis" that threatens to dismantle two decades of state-building and leave the country deeply vulnerable to resurgent militant threats.

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TRAGEDY: 20 Schoolchildren and Director Killed as Uganda Study Tour Ends in Fatal Crash

KAMPALA / KAPCHORWA — A school excursion designed to inspire learning ended in profound heartbreak after a fatal bus accident claimed the lives of 20 primary school pupils and their school director in eastern Uganda.

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The president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Passes Out Over 11,000 UPDF and Central African Republic Recruits at Kaweweta

President Museveni Passes Out 11,948 Troops at Kaweweta, Including CAR Contingent | Equator Voice Africa

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Tragedy in Mukono: One Student Killed, Several Injured in School Bus-Train Collision

Local residents and witnesses who rushed to the scene to rescue the trapped students reported a high level of distress among the survivors. Some of the learners reportedly alleged that the driver had been operating the vehicle recklessly and appeared severely fatigued prior to the crash. Police are investigating these claims as part of their ongoing inquiries.

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South African Football in Mourning: Bafana Bafana Star Jayden Adams Dies at 25

CAPE TOWN — The South African football community has been plunged into deep mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams. The rising star was just 25 years old.

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Argentina Stages Dramatic 3-2 Comeback Against Egypt in World Cup Round of 16: Messi Delivers Again, Proving Why He’s the GOAT

Atlanta, July 7, 2026 – In a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, defending champions Argentina overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a classic comeback victory.

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England Edges Mexico in Five-Goal Thriller at the Azteca

MEXICO CITY — England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after surviving a chaotic, action-packed 3-2 victory over tournament co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

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ESCALATION: FARDC Condemns Devastating M23 Drone Strikes as Rebels Seize Control of Mulima and Two Other Localities in South Kivu

GOMA / BUKAVU — The military command of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) has issued a blistering condemnation against the Congo River Alliance-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) following a lethal drone bombardment in South Kivu province. The aerial assault coincided with a massive rebel ground offensive that successfully captured three strategic localities on the Fizi plateau.

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CRACKDOWN: Nation Media Group in Talks with Military to Reopen Shuttered Uganda Outlets

KAMPALA — A high-stakes diplomatic and political negotiation is underway in Kampala following the sudden military shutdown of Uganda’s largest independent media houses.

EQUATOR@newsreporter Jun 30, 2026 34
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The DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’

Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN’s top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.

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