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news 5 April 2026
The family of 32-year-old Abdallah Mugoya, killed by a police officer in a minor dispute in Bugiri District, demands the suspect's arrest and prosecution. Two officers have been detained as investigations proceed amid conflicting accounts of the incident. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/family-of-police-shooting-victim-demands-justice-5413744
world 5 April 2026
In his Easter 'Urbi et Orbi' message, Pope Leo called on world leaders to halt ongoing conflicts, reject ambitions of conquest, and choose peace over violence. He highlighted growing indifference to war and announced a upcoming peace vigil. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/on-easter-pope-leo-urges-world-leaders-to-end-wars-renounce-conquest-5413688
religion 5 April 2026
Kampala's Catholic Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere likened corruption to Judas' betrayal during Easter Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, sternly warning officials that persisting in graft invites the 'wrath of death.' He also decried rising moral decay, violence, and reckless driving in Ugandan society. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/archbishop-ssemogerere-tells-officials-you-will-die-if-you-don-t-abandon-corruption--5413656
news 5 April 2026
President Museveni has ordered an official burial for retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nshimye, recognizing his extensive contributions to Uganda's legal and political fields. The 80-year-old jurist passed away on Friday due to cancer complications, with funeral rites set for Monday and Tuesday. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-orders-official-burial-for-retired-supreme-court-justice-nshimye-5413672
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The family of 32-year-old Abdallah Mugoya, killed by a police officer in a minor dispute in Bugiri District, demands the suspect's arrest and prosecution. Two officers have been detained as investigations proceed amid conflicting accounts of the incident. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/family-of-police-shooting-victim-demands-justice-5413744
world
In his Easter 'Urbi et Orbi' message, Pope Leo called on world leaders to halt ongoing conflicts, reject ambitions of conquest, and choose peace over violence. He highlighted growing indifference to war and announced a upcoming peace vigil. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/on-easter-pope-leo-urges-world-leaders-to-end-wars-renounce-conquest-5413688
religion
Kampala's Catholic Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere likened corruption to Judas' betrayal during Easter Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, sternly warning officials that persisting in graft invites the 'wrath of death.' He also decried rising moral decay, violence, and reckless driving in Ugandan society. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/archbishop-ssemogerere-tells-officials-you-will-die-if-you-don-t-abandon-corruption--5413656
education
Makerere University's Appointments Board has greenlit nine new hires and 14 promotions during its 788th meeting to bolster staffing and enhance academic performance. The moves target gaps in various departments, with all new roles on four-year contracts. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-makerere-board-approves-new-hires-promotions-across-faculties--5413686