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Mbabazi: Gov’t Will “Move On” Despite Aid Cuts
Premier Amama Mbabazi has said despite lack of “contingency plans,” government will have to “move on” amid increased donor aid cuts. ... Full story
M23 Rebels At The Gates Of Goma
Despite being attacked by heavily-armed DRC troops and UN attack warplanes, M23 rebels have pushed the allied forces out of several towns and are now 3 kilometers away from Goma. ... Full story
Museveni Urges Thailand To Invest In Ugandan Oil
President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Thai government to consider partnering with Uganda in the exploration of oil. ... Full story
CONGO WAR: Uganda Calls Special Ministers’ Summit
The breakout of a fresh war between M23 rebels and DRC forces has compelled Uganda to call a special ministerial meeting on Monday in Kampala. ... Full story
M23 President Sounds War Drums As Rebels Pound Goma
Heavy shelling and massive explosions have continued to rock the Eastern Congo as rebels continue to pound positions held by the DRC forces (FARDC) in their bid to capture Goma, the provincial town of Kivu Province. ... Full story
RVR Gets New Bosses
The Board of Rift Valley Railways, which holds a 25-year concession to operate the Kenya-Uganda railway, has unanimously voted to appoint Brown Ondego as Executive Vice-Chairman with responsibility for governmental and regulatory relations. ... Full story
UN Bans Makenga, Head of M23 Rebels In USA
The United Nations yesterday Tuesday ordered a travel ban and assets freeze against the Leader of the M23 rebel group, Sultani Makenga. ... Full story
Museveni Gets Credentials From New Foreign Envoys
Six newly accredited foreign envoys from the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Eritrea, Kuwait, Thailand and Burundi, have presented their credentials to President Yoweri Museveni. ... Full story
Opposition Ask Obama To Crack Down On African Dictators
Opposition People’s Development Party (PDP) together with their President Dr. Abed Bwanika have congratulated President Barack Obama upon his great victory and the trust the American people put in him to govern the great nation for the next four years. ... Full story
Uganda Officials to Meet U.N. Security Council Monday
A Ugandan government spokesman says officials from Kampala plan to meet members of the U.N. Security Council Monday. ... Full story
