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Uganda's former spy chief arrested for alleged treason
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In Uganda, a former security minister and spy chief turned presidential aspirant has been arrested for alleged treason. Retired Lieutenant, General Henry Tumukunde was picked up last night and has had his home and office searched.
Also, the WHO Regional Director for Africa on the relatively low cases of Covid-19 on the continent.
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