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Here are the latest news headlines from the BBC Uganda:

Top Stories

  1. Uganda's President Museveni wins sixth term: Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Uganda's presidential election, extending his rule to 35 years.
  2. Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine arrested: Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested by Ugandan authorities after he refused to accept the outcome of the presidential election.
  3. Uganda's economy grows despite COVID-19: Uganda's economy has grown by 3.4% in the first quarter of 2021, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regional News

  1. South Sudan's peace deal faces new challenges: The peace deal between South Sudan's government and rebel groups is facing new challenges, with fighting reported in several parts of the country.
  2. Kenya's election commission rejects opposition candidate: Kenya's election commission has rejected the candidacy of opposition leader Raila Odinga, citing irregularities in his nomination papers.
  3. Tanzania's President Magufuli dies: John Magufuli, the President of Tanzania, has died at the age of 61, according to the country's government.

International News

  1. US sanctions on Uganda's Museveni: The United States has imposed sanctions on Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his wife, Janet Museveni, over human rights abuses.
  2. UK and EU impose sanctions on Belarus: The United Kingdom and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Belarus over its crackdown on opposition protesters.
  3. G7 leaders meet to discuss global issues: Leaders of the G7 group of countries have met to discuss global issues such as climate change, COVID-19, and economic recovery.

Sports

  1. Uganda's Cranes qualify for AFCON: Uganda's national football team, the Cranes, have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after defeating South Sudan 3-0.
  2. Kenya's rugby team wins Africa Cup: Kenya's national rugby team has won the Africa Cup after defeating Namibia 24-10 in the final.

Weather

  1. Heavy rains hit Uganda: Heavy rains have hit parts of Uganda, causing flooding and disrupting transportation.
  2. Drought hits Kenya: A severe drought has hit parts of Kenya, affecting crops and livestock.

Please note that these are just some of the latest news headlines from the BBC Uganda, and the content may change as new news becomes available.