Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Accessing nutritious meals continues to be a major challenge for Ugandans due to the costs involved. Experts say that the price of a nutritious meal, comprising fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, often surpasses the financial means of a considerable number of households. Dr …

BAGHDAD | Xinhua | As the world celebrates International Museum Day on Saturday, Iraq remains haunted by the poignant scars of looted antiquities in the wake of the U.S.-led invasion. Boasting an ancient civilization of thousands of years, Iraq has abundant archeological treasures. However, the U.S. invasion of Iraq and …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abim district have abandoned their gardens following the invasion of stray elephants. According to farmers, they have long been investing resources in the farms, hoping to get good harvests but it all ends in losses as the elephants continue destroying their crops. The most …

ITURI, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), have captured one of the commanders of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group. Al Iraq Anywari, alias AA who is an expert in improvised explosive devices (IEDs), …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the clock ticks towards this year’s Martyrs Day fete, the Anglican Church’s organizing committee is gripped with anxiety over budgetary shortfalls. The Midwest Cluster, comprising Rwenzori, South Rwenzori, East Rwenzori, West Rwenzori, Bunyoro-Kitara, and Masindi-Kitara dioceses, is responsible for this year’s celebrations at Namugongo. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 jerrycans containing cooking oil have been recovered allegedly being smuggled into the country. Uganda Revenue Authority says that the jerrycans were retrieved from a truck registration number UBE591X/UAR571C, in Nalukolngo, Rubaga Division in Kampala. The truck and the cargo were declared at …

Njeru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Njeru based FUFA technical center was on Saturday evening engulfed in chaotic scenes after a section of fans stormed the pitch, protesting BUL FC’s 3-0 lead over their side Busoga United FC. BUL earned their first two goals from Lawrence Tezikya in the 10th …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A wave of joy on Saturday evening swept through MTN Omondi Stadium as SC Villa were crowned the champions of the 2024 Star Times Uganda Premier League. Two second-half goals from Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka helped the Jogoos to overcome NEC and secure the …

The environment was very friendly and the leaders were in a good mood, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told TV journalist. MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | The Beijing talks between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China were very successful, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told TV journalist Pavel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC has changed the dates on which the faithful will remember the Muslim martyrs. Previously, Muslims marked the day on June 1, two days before Christians hold their festival in honor of the 45 young Christian converts killed in Namugongo during …