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Fifteen timber lorries impounded

Residents look at a truck impounded by the Police for ferrying timber illegally

A NEW group that is tracking illegal trade in forest products impounded 15 lorries loaded with charcoal and timber in Mpigi and Mukono districts during the festive season.
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Bishop advises govt on child sacrifice

Zziwa (centre) and other Catholic bishops cut a cake with some of the nuns who took vows

THE Government has been asked to take action against child sacrifice, which is rampant in the central part of the country. More...

News in brief

Catholic brother commended
WAKISO - The Superior of the Catholic Brothers in Uganda, the Rev. Bro. Vincent Barigye, has praised Br. Marius Ntwantwa for his contribution to the development of the congregation. More...

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Opposition MPs want debate on Ugandan troops in Somalia

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DISCUSSION BOARD

TODAY'S TOPICS

Back to war
It is back to war. Uganda, DR Congo and Southern Sudan are conducting a joint military offensive against LRA rebels in Congo. The attacks follow the repeated failure of the LRA leader Joseph Kony to sign a peace agreement after two years of peace talks. Have your say.
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Child Sacrifice
Cases of child sacrifice are on the rise. Businessmen in Kampala and Masaka have been implicated. This crime is being committed in the mistaken belief that it brings wealth. What is happening to Uganda? Have your say.
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President Obama!
Now that Obama has won the US election, what do you expect to benefit, what will your country Uganda and Africa in general benefit?
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General
DO you want to discuss anything, stray yourself on any general political stuff here.

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Mabira forest giveaway
Cabinet has agreed to give away part of Mabira forest for sugar cane growing. What is your reaction?

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LRA peace talks
Can the LRA peace talks in Juba Succeed?
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