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October 9, 2014 5:48 AM
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World Bank: Cost of Ebola could top $32 billion

World Bank: Cost of Ebola could top $32 billion | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea -- the three countries facing the biggest health crisis -- are also facing huge bills to try and contain the virus.
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October 9, 2014 5:44 AM
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Protests after 18-year-old black teenager shot dead 'because sandwich mistaken for gun'

Protests after 18-year-old black teenager shot dead 'because sandwich mistaken for gun' | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
An off-duty police officer in St Louis has shot and killed a black teenager, prompting a repeat of the Ferguson protests that followed the death of Michael Brown two months ago today.
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October 9, 2014 5:38 AM
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Abramovich congratulates Mourinho on Chelsea win over Arsenal

Abramovich congratulates Mourinho on Chelsea win over Arsenal | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
In a rare meeting in front of the cameras, Roman Abramovich congratulated Jose Mourinho after Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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October 9, 2014 5:32 AM
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Uganda’s struggle for self rule and men who spread the gospel

Uganda’s struggle for self rule and men who spread the gospel | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
We trace the beginning of activism in the colonial days that culminated into Uganda’s independence.
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October 9, 2014 5:27 AM
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Police issue traffic flow regulations ahead of independence celebrations

Police issue traffic flow regulations ahead of independence celebrations | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Police have issued tight traffic flow guidelines around Kololo Ceremonial Grounds ahead of the 52nd independence celebrations on this Thursday
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October 9, 2014 5:23 AM
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Adebayor? Who cares, with richest Cranes striker-collection in decades?

Adebayor? Who cares, with richest Cranes striker-collection in decades? | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
In the late 80s when I was finally old enough to decipher the Ugandan football scene, Magid Musisi, Issa Ssekatawa, Frank Kyazze, John Buga, Joseph Sekitto, Umar Senoga and one or two others were all scoring regularly but, unfortunately, could not all be accommodated as Uganda played fewer internationals anyway.
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October 8, 2014 6:44 PM
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Soundcloud - Pearl Rhythm Festival Stage Coach Artistes

In the run up to the 2014 Pearl Rhythm Festival, musical acts were auditioned to benefit from the tutelage of established World Music/ Afro Fusion practitioners. Here are four of these acts; The Under
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October 8, 2014 6:39 PM
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Kenyan Lawyer Asks CJ Mutunga To Swear in Ruto As President, Argues Uhuru Officially

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October 8, 2014 6:36 PM
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In South Sudan, a warring elite deaf to peace

In South Sudan, a warring elite deaf to peace | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
After months of talks and countless calls to end fighting and prevent famine, leaders appear no closer to ending rift.
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October 8, 2014 6:31 PM
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Van Persie trains alone ahead of Kazakhstan test - Official Manchester United Website

Van Persie trains alone ahead of Kazakhstan test - Official Manchester United Website | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie is expected to lead the line against Kazakhstan on Friday, despite training on his own this week.
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October 8, 2014 6:27 PM
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7th Heaven Star Stephen Collins' Child Molestation Scandal — Everything We Know So Far

7th Heaven Star Stephen Collins' Child Molestation Scandal — Everything We Know So Far | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Everything we know about 7th Heaven dad Stephen Collins' child molestation case.
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October 8, 2014 6:25 PM
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Six hospitalised in Spain as Ebola scare hits Europe

Six hospitalised in Spain as Ebola scare hits Europe | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
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October 8, 2014 6:21 PM
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How safe is that taxi, boda or bus you are using?

How safe is that taxi, boda or bus you are using? | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
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October 9, 2014 5:47 AM
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New Ghostbusters film to feature an all-female lead cast.

New Ghostbusters film to feature an all-female lead cast. | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Bridesmaids director Paul Feig confirms the follow-up to the hit supernatural comedy is likely to feature an all-female lead cast.
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October 9, 2014 5:40 AM
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HARRY REDKNAPP: I almost signed Patrick Vieira and Luis Suarez

HARRY REDKNAPP: I almost signed Patrick Vieira and Luis Suarez | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
In his latest book 'A Man Walks On To a Pitch', Harry Redknapp reveals how close he came to signing Patrick Vieira and Luis Suarez during his time as Tottenham manager.
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October 9, 2014 5:34 AM
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Chinese Loan to Finance US$8bn Standard Gauge Railway

Chinese Loan to Finance US$8bn Standard Gauge Railway | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), will be entirely funded by a loan from the Chinese Government. Already, the government has already picked a contractor, China Habour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), which according to President Museveni will have the responsibility of sourcing the loan.
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October 9, 2014 5:29 AM
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Why the original national flag colours didn’t fly at Uhuru

Why the original national flag colours didn’t fly at Uhuru | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The original colours of the flag were agreed on before the April 1962 general elections. But after UPC won the polls, fresh proposals were welcomed to change the national flag.
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October 9, 2014 5:26 AM
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LIVE: Independence day celebrations

LIVE: Independence day celebrations | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Today Uganda makes 52 years as an independent state
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October 8, 2014 6:47 PM
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Ruyonga - Cross Fire ft Ill Ceey and Sitenda (Prod by @AbaasaR)

Ruyonga - Cross Fire  ft Ill Ceey and Sitenda (Prod by @AbaasaR) | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Ruyonga is back this time teaming up with Hip Hop artist Ill Ceey from Zimbabwe, with extra help from Sitenda with her soulfull vocals. This track is...
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October 8, 2014 6:41 PM
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HIV/AIDS: 570 girls infected with HIV every week

HIV/AIDS: 570 girls infected with HIV every week | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
About 570 Ugandan girls and young women aged 15 to 24 get infected with HIV every week, according to the HIV/AIDS situation analysis by Uganda AIDS Commission.
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October 8, 2014 6:37 PM
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Pupil locked out of class for having HIV

Pupil locked out of class for having HIV | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
A pupil of Nalufenye Primary School in Pallisa District has alleged that his teachers locked him out of school for being HIV positive and now wants well-wishers to come to his rescue
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October 8, 2014 6:34 PM
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#TheWarmUp: Beyoncé and Jay Zare allegedly recording a joint album in Paris

#TheWarmUp: Beyoncé and Jay Zare allegedly recording a joint album in Paris | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The latest news in music, celeb and pop culture.
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October 8, 2014 6:30 PM
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Uganda : The curious case of a prime minister, president, oil and gay rights

Uganda : The curious case of a prime minister, president, oil and gay rights | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Ordinarily, you would not think of any way in which oil and gay rights mix. But, they do — in Uganda at least.
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October 8, 2014 6:27 PM
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Uhuru attends ICC status conference - Live Stream

Uhuru attends ICC status conference - Live Stream | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday appeared for a
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October 8, 2014 6:23 PM
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Africa Remains “Go To” Place In The World For Hotel Investment - UGO News

Africa Remains “Go To” Place In The World For Hotel Investment  - UGO News | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Africa was called a “go to” place in place in the world for hotel investors and growth at the recent Hotel Investment Conference Africa (HICA) in South Africa.
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Africa remains the leading destination for hotel investment and growth, but it has been suggested that they  remove barriers for tourism. West Africa is in the lead with 87 planned hotels, followed by East africa and then South Africa. 

 

This is intersting considering the current outbreak of ebola in Africa and the poverty that is present. at the moment it does not appear that Africa would be a leader in the touring industry.