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Uganda's Big Export Win: Coffee and Gold Strike Gold

December 18, 2025

Uganda just had a massive boost in its export earnings. In October, the country made almost twice as much money as it did last year. This huge jump is thanks to big sales in coffee, cocoa, and gold. Let's break it down. Coffee is a big deal for Uganda. It's the top coffee exporter in Africa. Lately

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Why Aren't More College Girls Using Female Condoms?

December 14, 2025

Female condoms are a powerful tool. They can stop sexually transmitted infections. Yet, not many women use them. This is a problem. College girls are at high risk for unsafe sex. They need better protection. A study looked into this issue. It focused on female undergraduates at Makerere University i

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Fighting Malaria with Science: One Expert's Journey

December 11, 2025

Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w

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Understanding Monthly Struggles: How PMDs Affect Student Life in Western Uganda

November 26, 2025

Many young women in university face tough times every month due to premenstrual disorders (PMDs). These include premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Both can make life harder and affect studies. A recent study looked at how common these disorders are among female

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Keeping an Eye on New York's New Mayor: What's the Deal?

November 7, 2025

New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a

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Why Do Leaders Hold Onto Power?

November 7, 2025

In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, recently secured his eighth term as president. This victory is met with widespread skepticism, given the country's struggles with violence, corruption, and poor leadership. Biya's lengthy reign, spanning over four decades, has seen him serve as both prime minister an

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From Uganda to New York: How Zohran Mamdani's Early Life Shaped His Bold Vision

November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected official in New York, has always been passionate about fairness and standing up against corruption. This drive comes from his early days in Uganda, where he interned at a newspaper and learned to think about how big issues affect regular people. Born into a well-of

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A New York Mayor with Bollywood Roots

November 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor-elect of New York City, surprised many when he ended his victory speech with a Bollywood song. As he finished speaking, he placed his hand over his heart, and then the song "Dhoom Machale" started playing. This choice of music was not random; it reflected his cultural b

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A Ugandan's Triumph in New York Sparks Local Debate

November 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born politician, made waves in New York's mayoral race, and back home, people are talking. His victory is seen as a ray of hope, but also a reminder of how far Uganda has to go. Uganda has been under the same president for nearly 40 years, with little sign of change. Many

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Chimps Show They're Smarter Than You Think

November 1, 2025

Chimpanzees have always been fascinating creatures, showing behaviors that remind us of humans. They can get tipsy, follow trends, and now, they've shown they can think rationally too. A group of scientists from the Netherlands wanted to see if chimps could change their minds when they see new evide