MOGADISHU | Xinhua | The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) confirmed on Sunday that its troops, backed by Somali government forces, killed more than 50 al-Shabab militants during fierce fighting in Bariire town in southern Somalia on Friday. In a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of …
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NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday promised the country’s soccer team, Harambee Stars over 600 million shillings (4.6 million U.S. dollars) if they win the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). “Guys, it cannot get better than this. We have tripled the rewards so that everyone does their …
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CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | Authorities in South Africa’s Western Cape have confirmed new outbreaks of bird flu in the province, urging the public to “stay alert,” but “not alarmed.” “The Western Cape Department of Agriculture wishes to alert poultry farmers and the general public to new outbreaks of high …
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Can African heavyweights like Morocco and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reclaim their dominance, or is it time for a dark horse to emerge as Senegal did in 2022? Anticipation is building across the continent as the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) …
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Arusha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unlocking domestic capital to drive infrastructure development across the East African Community (EAC) is crucial for sustaining economic growth in the region. The EAC faces an infrastructure deficit currently estimated at an annual $42 billion, for modernising transportation, energy, and communication systems. This …
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Addis Ababa | THE INDEPENDENT | A new global report has revealed that child malnutrition remains a persistent threat to millions of children under five, with progress slowing or reversing in many regions. The Joint Malnutrition Estimates 2025 Edition, released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank …
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Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community and regional leaders have condemned the recent business restrictions imposed by the Tanzanian government. On Tuesday, Tanzania issued a new regulation, the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, restricting foreigners from participating in certain business sectors. This order, effective …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Kenya have signed eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at improving the cooperation between the two countries. The MoUs span multiple sectors, including transport, trade, cultural exchange, and immigration, reflecting a holistic approach to bilateral engagement. These agreements not only reinforce the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) marks nine years since the transformative merger that established it as the continent’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner. This milestone is grounded in a proud legacy that began 85 years ago, when the first Coca-Cola was bottled in Gqeberha, South Africa …
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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November in Belem, Brazil, the East African Community (EAC) has launched a regional initiative in a workshop to harmonize its climate position and present a unified voice on the global stage. …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
