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Technical hitches and delays mar Uganda polls

By Agencies   2026-01-16 06:00:00

Bobi Wine told reporters in Kampala that the Electoral Commission (EC) officials may have deliberately tampered with the kits to interfere with the voter identification process.

Djibouti raises stakes with Sh20.7b Fuelstor energy hub

By Agencies   2026-05-12 16:42:45

Djibouti has started the construction of a Sh20.7 billion ($160 million) energy and logistics terminal that could reshape the region’s economic prospects.

With support from Sheikha Fatima, UAE to restore Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

By Agencies   2026-05-18 12:50:56

The initiative to restore the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus will include the structural and architectural rehabilitation, as well as the broader revitalisation of the surrounding historical area.

Top football stars set to miss FIFA World Cup 2026

By Agencies   2026-05-25 06:00:00

While the 48-team tournament will feature young prodigies and veterans alike, some stars will not be at the tournament, having missed out due to injuries or because their nations failed to qualify.