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A LIFE-LONG BOND: Former VP Edward Ssekandi hails Gen Salim Saleh’s unmatched kindness and dedication to ordinary Ugandans

Watchdog Uganda

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June 26, 2026

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — In a heartwarming display of enduring camaraderie and mutual respect, former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has publicly effused gratitude toward retired decorated military general and Senior Presidential Adviser on Defence, Gen (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho, popularly known as Salim Saleh. Ssekandi described the veteran general as an incredibly reliable, tolerant, and genuinely [] The post A LIFE-LONG BOND: Former VP Edward Ssekandi hails Gen Salim Saleh’s unmatched kindness and dedication to ordinary Ugandans appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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Nepal News

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· Jul 7, 2026

प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन र एडीबीका अध्यक्ष मासातो कान्डाबीच भेटवार्ता

काठमाडौं। प्रधानमन्त्री वालेन शाहसँग एसियाली विकास बैंक (एडीबी) का अध्यक्ष मासातो कान्दाले भेटवार्ता गरेका छन्। सिंहदरबारस्थित प्रधानमन्त्री तथा मन्त्रिपरिषद्को कार्यालयमा भएको उक्त भेटवार्तामा नेपालको विकास प्राथमिकता, पूर्वाधार निर्माण तथा एडीबीको लगानीका विविध आयामबारे छलफल भएको छ। अध्यक्ष कान्डा एडीबीका उच्च अधिकारीसहित आइतबार राति काठमाडौं आइपुगेका थिए। उनले हिजो अर्थमन्त्री डा। स्वर्णिम वाग्लेसँग पनि भेट गरेका []

Eye Radio

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· Jul 2, 2026

Somali community played key role in South Sudan’s liberation struggle, says Adut

Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Salva Kiir, has praised the Somali community for its historic support to South Sudan’s liberation struggle and its continued contribution to the country’s economic growth, describing Somali entrepreneurs as resilient partners whose impact on South Sudan “cannot be overstated.” Speaking during the celebration of the 66th National [] The post Somali community played key role in South Sudan’s liberation struggle, says Adut appeared first on Eye Radio.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Family of late diplomat James Victor Gbeho officially notifies Prez Mahama of his passing

The family of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished statesman and diplomat, has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama. They officially informed him of his passing. The delegation, representing the Gbeho family, noted that it was culturally and diplomatically important to formally notify the President of the loss before making a public The post Family of late diplomat James Victor Gbeho officially notifies Prez Mahama of his passing appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 26, 2026

DR. OPUL JOSEPH, PhD: From Massive Criticism to Opportunity: How Massive Condemnation of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Could be a Turning Point if Well Understood 

AN OPEN LETTER TO GENERAL MUHOOZI KAINERUGABA Dear General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK), the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), leadership of PLU especially my very close friend and long term friend- the new General Secretary of PLU Hon.Fadil Twalla(MP for Tingey [] The post DR. OPUL JOSEPH, PhD: From Massive Criticism to Opportunity: How Massive Condemnation of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Could be a Turning Point if Well Understood appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Social affairs minister discusses cooperation with UNRWA officials

Damascus, July 2 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Hind Kabawat met senior officials from the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Thursday to discuss expanding humanitarian cooperation and support for vulnerable communities. Kabawat met a UNRWA delegation led by outgoing Syria Director Amanya Michael []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 2, 2026

Atiku saw value in me, Peter Obi betrayed me – Kenneth Okonkwo

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, says the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, saw value in him. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Okonkwo said former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi betrayed him. The Nollywood veteran-turned politician said this barely 24 hours after Atiku appointed him as his spokesman. He said he had [] Atiku saw value in me, Peter Obi betrayed me – Kenneth Okonkwo

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