LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three decisive matches this weekend – one of them the biggest derby in London – will go a long way toward deciding this season’s Premier League title, and perhaps also the scramble to avoid relegation. The first game is on Saturday lunchtime when Jurgen Klopp’s …
Read More »The Middle East needs a ceasefire now
Paradoxically, Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel presents a unique opportunity for a regional ceasefire COMMENT | DAOUD KUTTAB | It is hard to imagine that anyone in the Levant or the broader Middle East managed to sleep on Saturday night, as Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles toward strategic …
Read More »Quality journalism is more important than ever
But this public good is unlikely to be adequately provided in a free market, even with the help of philanthropists COMMENT | ANYA SCHIFFRIN, DYLAN W. GROVES & JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ | Although news consumption soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, subscriptions have since fallen, and news outlets around the world …
Read More »A One-State Solution for Israel
Settling the Palestinian Question could consider `de-Zionisation’ of Israel as propagated by a number of scholars COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | At the beginning of this year, Uganda hosted the two twin global conferences of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Third South Summit. Chairing both the NAM and G77 + …
Read More »Ugandan military court frees 32 Kenyans jailed for illegal possession of firearms
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A Ugandan military court has ordered the release of 32 Kenyan nationals who were previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The decision by the General Court Martial (GCM), which convened late Wednesday, overturned an earlier ruling by …
Read More »Atletico vs Athletic draws attention in La Liga
MADRID | Xinhua | Real Madrid continues its run towards this season’s La Liga title on Friday with a visit to San Sebastian to play Real Sociedad, in a weekend where there is maybe more interest in other grounds. Madrid’s 3-2 victory at home to FC Barcelona left it 11 …
Read More »Booze, bad feeding behind persistent cleft lip in West Nile
Packwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts are blaming the persistent cases of cleft lip and palate in the West Nile sub-region to poor nutrition and harmful habits like smoking and alcohol consumption among expectant mothers. Cleft lip and palate is a birth defect that commonly affects unborn children …
Read More »155 dead, 236 injured as torrential rains hit Tanzania
DODOMA, Tanzania | Xinhua | Flash floods caused by ongoing torrential rains have left 155 dead and 236 others injured in Tanzania, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on Thursday. Flash floods have been reported in 14 out of the 26 regions in mainland Tanzania, affecting 200,000 people and damaging …
Read More »Luwero district, town council in row over ownership of playground
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A disagreement has emerged between Luwero town council and district authorities over the ownership of Kasana playground. In 2021, Luwero district took over ownership and management of Kasana playground from Luwero town council. The playground is located in Kavule zone, Luwero town council. However, in …
Read More »Uganda’s women badminton team shifts focus to Uber Cup in China
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s women’s badminton team has promised to make a good impression and perform well when they take part in the 2024 Uber Cup to take place in China. Uganda will be making their maiden appearance at the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup slated for April 28th …
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