JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | Israel has agreed to renew talks with Hamas on a hostage deal next week, with the mediation of Egypt, Qatar and the United States, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV reported on Saturday. According to the report, at a meeting in Paris on Friday, David Barnea, the …

GABORONE, Botswana | Xinhua | Botswanan Minister of Foreign Affairs Lemogang Kwape on Saturday called on African countries to ensure that every young African has access to quality education. Every year on May 25, Botswana joins other countries across the continent and around the world to celebrate Africa Day. The …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Muslim in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded the establishment of a Regional Center from Islamic partners to strengthen their religion. This request was made during the annual Muslim Da’Wa conference-Ijtima held from May 24 to May 26, 2024, at Kakoliye Moslem Primary School in …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Internal Auditors of Uganda (IIA-U) has commenced a partnership with the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to plant up to 5,000 trees as part of a contribution to environmental conservation. The project was launched with an event where IIA leaders and UNRA …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The verification and allocation of stalls and lockups at Kabale Central Market in Kabale Municipality has finally commenced amidst tight security and dissatisfaction among some vendors. The exercise presided over by Raphael Magyezi, the Local Government Minister, began on Saturday afternoon and is scheduled to …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) office in Southeastern Uganda confirmed on Friday the closure of 51 drug shops in Kayunga and Mukono districts due to non-compliance. During the operation, 84 boxes of assorted medicines valued at 21 million shillings were impounded. The focus was on …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The renowned Nyege Nyege Festival, now in its 9th edition, will take place from November 14th to 17th and has been relocated from Jinja to the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This move is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating …

“L’État, c’est moi: The founders would be stunned that’s how an American president invokes power COMMENT | RICHARD K. SHERWIN | The drama starring former U.S. President Donald Trump that is now playing out in a New York City courtroom is more than just a criminal trial. It is a contest …

WASHINGTON | TASS | US President Joe Biden again gave himself permission to offensive speech against Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Washington continues supplying arms to Kiev and train the Ukrainian military, Biden noted when speaking in front of graduates of the US Military Academy at West Point. “There are no …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cheers, joy, and thumbs-up defined the atmosphere at Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku as Hoima-based club Kitara FC celebrated their victory in the 50th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Saturday. The Royals, as they are commonly known, defeated NEC Football Club 1-0 in …