Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges. During the phone conversation, Lavrov underscored the need to respect the decision of Russian authorities made under …

Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, on Friday said it is celebrating the 50th year of the commencement of its service to China. The airline said …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On March 30, Stanbic Bank has officially unveiled the 8th edition of the National Schools Championship programme to further support Uganda’s economic resilience. The programme, which has been running for the last eight years has impacted 420,000 students across the country and expanded opportunities by …

Goma, DRC | Xinhua | The first contingent of South Sudan’s army arrived Sunday in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), under the mandate of the regional force of the East African Community (EAC). Composed of about 40 military personnel, the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited is the overall winner for Prudential HR Awards for 2022. Prudential Uganda in partnership with PwC recently launched the second edition of the Prudential Best HR Practices survey report indicating a total of 3000 employees taking part. The 2022 survey is the …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | BRAC, one of the largest development organisations in the world on March 31st, celebrated its 50th anniversary under the theme, “50 Years of Igniting Hope from Bangladesh to the World” at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort on 30 March 2023. The event was organised by BRAC Uganda …

Beijing China | Xinhua | Red Bull’s Max Verstappen survived the drama of three red flags and a late restart to take victory in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Verstappen had been leading the race comfortably, but a late red flag to clear debris after Kevin Magnussen had hit the …

Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) marked a year of service in Somalia on Saturday with a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation and building partnerships to enhance peace and stability in the country. Mohammed El-Amine Souef, special representative of the Chairperson of the African …

London, UK | Xinhua | Chelsea sacked coach Graham Potter on Sunday night after their 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, during which the fans at Stamford Bridge sang “you don’t know what you’re doing” at Potter. The defeat leaves Chelsea 11th in the Premier League, with little …

Kisooro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reverend Canon Godfrey Mbitse was consecrated as the third Bishop of Muhabura Diocese on Sunday. The consecration and enthronement ceremony took place at 10:57 AM at St. Andrews Cathedral Seseme in Kisoro district. The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church …