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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDED FOR TRANSFORMING UPDF
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SUMMARY: The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha, has commended President Yoweri Museveni for being a pillar of strength and vision for Uganda’s Army. Gen. Mugisha said President Museveni has transformed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) into a capable, efficient and disciplined force that ensures national unity and security, promotes peace and stability across the region.
FRENCH -UGANDA ECONOMIC TIES WILL GROW STRONGER, SAYS PRESIDENT MUSEVENI
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni has assured French investors of Uganda’s commitment towards strengthening economic relations with France. The President was meeting a delegation of 17 French investors at State House Entebbe on Wednesday.
JOSEPH KONY TRIAL, COURT TO CONFIRM CHARGES IN ABSENTIA
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SUMMARY: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that it will start hearing confirmation charges against the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel leader, Joseph Kony, in his absence.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, TSHISEKEDI HOLD BILATERAL TALKS
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SUMMARY: President Tshisekedi paid a one-day working visit at the invitation of President Museveni. They held bilateral talks on mutual interests, regional developments and commitment to peace.
DAILY MONITOR
UGANDA SHILLING APPRECIATES -BOU
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SUMMARY: Bank of Uganda has said in its monetary policy report of October 2024, which it released on Monday that in the three months to September 2024, the shilling appreciated by 1.9 percent, which indicates that Uganda’s domestic financial market has continued to remain stable. The appreciation also saves the general public from high commodity prices as a result of high exchange rate due to deprivation of the National Currency.
