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Uganda’s presidential election was plagued by widespread delays Thursday in addition to a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticized as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986.

Some polling stations remained closed for up to four hours after the scheduled 7 a.m. start time due to “technical challenges,” according to the nation’s electoral commission, which asked polling officers to use paper registration records to ensure the difficulties did not “disenfranchise any voter.”

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The Citizen TV reporters sort of surprised everyone with their fashion picks, proving that TV people can still have fun with style while being professional.

They showed up wearing matching Western-style stuff like cowboy hats, boots, and denim. The getups were eye-catching, cool, and fun, and social media went crazy.

A lot of Kenyans liked their bold fashion sense, while others just enjoyed seeing the journalists in a more chill way.

Lilian Muli, who's known for being classy and commanding on TV, pulled off the cowboy look without a hitch.

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Muhammad Ali once joked that he should become a postage stamp because it would be the only way he would ever get licked. Decades later, that playful line has turned into a lasting tribute. The three time heavyweight champion of the world, widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer in history, is being honored with a commemorative United States postage stamp that celebrates both his athletic greatness and his impact beyond the ring.

The announcement marks the first time Ali has been featured on a US stamp. Known not only for his boxing brilliance but also for his political conviction, humanitarian work, and unmatched charisma, Ali remains a towering figure in American and global culture. For his wife, Lonnie Ali, the honor carries deep personal meaning. As the guardian of his legacy, she said seeing his face on a stamp ensures that people will continue to remember him in their everyday lives. Each glance at the stamp, she said, keeps him present in the public consciousness.

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Five people were killed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, when a helicopter crashed on the upper slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The aircraft was reportedly conducting a medical evacuation to airlift sick climbers when it went down in the rugged terrain near Barafu Camp.

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the fatalities on Thursday, revealing that there were no survivors.

According to a statement from Tanzania National Parks, the victims included the pilot, a rescue doctor, a tour guide, and two foreign tourists. The pilot was identified as a

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Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from its wartime capital of Port Sudan.

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Marking a new low in diplomatic relations, Algeria's parliament has unanimously passed a contentious law criminalizing France's colonization of the North African state and demanding both an apology and reparations. The legislation, which also outlaws the glorification of colonialism according to state TV, comes as observers suggest ties between the two nations are at their most strained point in 63 years since Algerian independence.

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The United States launched what it described as a "large-scale" military strike against Venezuela and has captured President Nicolás Maduro, former US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, marking the most dramatic American intervention in Latin America in decades.

In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Maduro and his wife were detained during the operation and flown out of Venezuela. He offered no details on their current location or condition, prompting Venezuela's government to demand immediate proof that both are alive.

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Nairobi will not feature in the 2026 edition of the Safari Rally Kenya following confirmation by rally organisers that the World Rally Championship event will undergo a significant route change next year. The decision marks a major shift in the rally’s structure since its return to the global calendar four years ago and effectively ends the capital’s role in hosting part of the iconic motorsport spectacle.