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Joshua Baraka shrugs off 'pressure' to carry East African music

At 25, Ugandan singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka finds himself in a rare position—one that many artistes consciously pursue, yet only truly grow into with time. Across East Africa’s fast-evolving music ...
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Museveni Govt bans live broadcasts of riots ahead of 2026 high-stakes election

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-Uganda’s government has announced a ban on live broadcasts of riots, “unlawful processions”, and other violent incidents ahead of the January 15 election, citing concerns that ...
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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Congress On Venezuela, Vaccine Schedule Overhaul

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife plead not guilty in New York, after a U.S. military operation brought them out of Venezuela and into a federal courtroom. Lawmakers are divided ...
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Photos: From gospel to pop, New Year Groove delivers a marathon night in Kigali

The New Year Groove concert returned for its second edition on January 1, turning BK Arena into a packed celebration of music, rivalry and fan devotion. Organised by singer The Ben, the 2026 edition ...