Ugandan and two Nigerian members of an international drug ring arrested Kampala

Ugandan and two Nigerian members of an international drug ring arrested Kampala

Mugisha had previously served a 12-year prison sentence in neighbouring Kenya for drug trafficking.

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Google’s staff in UK vote to unionise over military AI deals, to block US and Israeli armies from the technology

Google’s staff in UK vote to unionise over military AI deals, to block US and Israeli armies from the technology

In a letter addressed to Google’s Managing Director for the UK and Ireland Debbie Weinstein, the workers asked the company to recognize the Communication Workers Union and Unite the Union as joint representatives for DeepMind employees.

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Britain’s new car sales topped by Volkswagen rise up 24 per cent in April

Britain’s new car sales topped by Volkswagen rise up 24 per cent in April

Although April is usually a month with lower volumes, this was the strongest April performance since 2019 when registration reached 161,064.

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Why May Day outbound Chinese tourists are travelling more to Africa and Europe as consumer confidence peaks

Why May Day outbound Chinese tourists are travelling more to Africa and Europe as consumer confidence peaks

In the Italian city of Florence, Jacopo Vicini, the city’s deputy mayor for economic development and tourism, observed that Chinese visitors seek artisanal crafts and unique luxury experiences.

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World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low

World Health Organisation reports seven hantavirus cases and assures public risk low

A cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship was reported to the organistion on Saturday.

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Media Council of Kenya Chair: The future of peace and stability we all seek depend on the strength and integrity of our Press

Media Council of Kenya Chair: The future of peace and stability we all seek depend on the strength and integrity of our Press

A free press is the lifeblood of any democratic society. It arms citizens with the information they need to make meaningful decisions, amplifies voices that would otherwise go unheard, and holds institutions to account. Journalists are not merely storytellers.

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From ‘Sin City’ to resort: How Naivasha is shading reputation of a crime hotspot to tourism and leisure city

From ‘Sin City’ to resort: How Naivasha is shading reputation of a crime hotspot to tourism and leisure city

Nakuru Tourism Association Chair Elijah Mwangi said the lakeside town, once home to only a handful of facilities a decade ago, now boasts tens of modern, internationally rated venues capable of hosting domestic, regional and international events.

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Understanding origins, spread of hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak

Understanding origins, spread of hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak

Studies indicate hantaviruses have been around for centuries, with outbreaks documented in Asia and Europe.

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Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in Atlantic kills three people, three others fall sick  

Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in Atlantic kills three people, three others fall sick  

One patient was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the UN health agency said, and it was working with authorities to evacuate two others with symptoms from the ship.

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Industry leader: China’s zero-tariff policy will enhance Africa’s export confidence, global trade stability

Industry leader: China’s zero-tariff policy will enhance Africa’s export confidence, global trade stability

The initiative comes at a critical time for Africa’s agricultural expansion, particularly for South Africa’s fast-growing citrus sector, he said.

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