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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1943, Robert Malval, Haitian businessman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Haiti was born. In 1944, Michael Levy, Baron Levy, English philanthropist was born. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Uganda: Ugandan Farmers Take TotalEnergies Pipeline to UK Court

AllAfrica

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July 9, 2026

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[RFI] Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and climate law applied to EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company financing the project

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South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Uganda Oil Production Set for 2027 as World Bank Urges Reforms for Job Creation

KAMPALA, UGANDA – As commercial Uganda oil production moves closer to reality with extraction expected to begin in 2027, a new World Bank report emphasizes that the nation’s greatest opportunity lies in implementing structural reforms to translate economic growth into sustainable job creation. According to the latest Uganda Economic Update, the country’s economy expanded by []

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ugandan farmers sue in UK against TotalEnergies-backed pipeline

Four Ugandan farmers have launched a London court case seeking to halt the TotalEnergies-backed East African oil pipeline Read Full Article at RT.com

AllAfrica

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· Jul 8, 2026

Uganda: Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational.

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 26, 2026

BEST DISTRICTS: How Kumumanya’s Directive is Changing the Face of Uganda’s Recruitment In Districts; Mukono, Mayuge, Masaka lead

By Brian Mugenyi | Watchdog Uganda (mugenyijj@gmail.com) KAMPALA, UGANDA — For years, the pursuit of a government career in Uganda has been overshadowed by a cynical, nationwide dilemma: Is merit truly enough to secure a job, or do you need a heavy wallet and deep political connections? A massive accountability drive sweeping through Uganda’s local [] The post BEST DISTRICTS: How Kumumanya’s Directive is Changing the Face of Uganda’s Recruitment In Districts; Mukono, Mayuge, Masaka lead appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Engineering News-Record

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· Jul 3, 2026

East Africa $5.6B Oil Pipeline Nears Finish, With Friends and Foes Watching

Uganda and Tanzania tout economic benefit of 1,443-km regional oil link, but opponent lawsuits continue over environmental impacts.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 7, 2026

Don’t confuse legal industrial cannabis with illegal drug production — Muntaka

The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged Ghanaians to clearly distinguish between legally approved industrial cannabis cultivation and the illegal production of narcotic substances. According to him, the government has intensified public education on the country’s drug laws to address misconceptions surrounding cannabis farming and ensure citizens understand the legal requirements.

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Related coverage for "Uganda: Ugandan Farmers Take TotalEnergies Pipeline to UK Court": South Africa Today — Uganda Oil Production Set for 2027 as World Bank Urges Reforms for Job Creation. Russia Today — Ugandan farmers sue in UK against TotalEnergies-backed pipeline. AllAfrica — Uganda: Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP. Watchdog Uganda — BEST DISTRICTS: How Kumumanya’s Directive is Changing the Face of Uganda’s Recruitment In Districts; Mukono, Mayuge, Masaka lead. Engineering News-Record — East Africa $5.6B Oil Pipeline Nears Finish, With Friends and Foes Watching . MyJoyOnline — Don’t confuse legal industrial cannabis with illegal drug production — Muntaka