Ignoring humanitarian need is worsening suffering, fueling instability, and prolonging conflicts ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | For millions of people in conflict-ridden countries, their world is collapsing as the international neglect of life-saving aid reaches alarming levels, humanitarian agencies have warned. “I have never before seen such a glaring gap between …
Read More »Uganda among top FDI destinations
Favoured for its stable macro-economic policies, liberalised business environment, and strategic location as a logistics hub within the Great Lakes region SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa’s …
Read More »Iranians elect reformist president, anticipating new measures to navigate challenges
* Throughout the election process, Pezeshkian has presented himself as a reformist. * As Pezeshkian rises to power, the Iranian people hope the new government can mitigate the domestic economic crisis, address escalating tensions with Israel, and promote prosperity and stability by enhancing ties with other countries. * Pezeshkian said …
Read More »Police hunt witchdoctor, three others for suspected murder
Mitooma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mitooma District are hunting for a witch doctor who allegedly connived with three others to poison and kill a 45-year-old man in Butagatsi village, Mitooma District. The others, who are also on the run include Ruth Muhairwe, the deceased’s wife, Patrick Mukisa, and …
Read More »Pickford’s historic save thanks to England’s most famous bottle
BERLIN,GERMANY | Xinhua | Jordan Pickford might own England’s most famous bottle, after the Three Lions showed guts against Euro 2024 surprise package Switzerland to prevail in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the tournament quarterfinal. For decades, penalties had been a cause for concern for England. The …
Read More »Lavrov: Parliamentary elections in France ‘do not very much resemble democracy’
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | The course of parliamentary elections in France does not very much resemble democracy, the second round was designed to manipulate the will of voters, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin. The video was published in the telegram …
Read More »Box office revenue of “A Place Called Silence” soars in China
BEIJING, China | Xinhua | Sam Quah’s latest crime thriller, “A Place Called Silence,” is experiencing robust box office revenue growth in the Chinese mainland, following the success of his 2019 hit “Sheep Without a Shepherd.” According to box office tracker Maoyan, the film grossed 111.71 million yuan on Saturday, …
Read More »Luwero church gets roofing boost after 10 years of stalled construction
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St Jude Galikwoleka Catholic Church in Kasana-Luwero Diocese has been boosted with a donation of 380 iron sheets, to complete a job that started 10 years ago. St Jude Galikwoleka Catholic Church was established 60 years ago as a sub parish in Kamira sub-county, Luwero …
Read More »Cancer institute to introduce new technology in cancer treatment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) plans to introduce Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in cancer treatment in Uganda. A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that can help reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of your tissues and organs. Uganda will be the only …
Read More »Let the giggers fight inflation
Politicians and activists who tout the importance of work-life balance shouldn’t impose rigidity on them COMMENT | TODD G. BUCHHOLZ | Gig-economy firms and workers – or “giggers” – are like magicians and alchemists, only their tricks are real. Although physicists assure us that new matter cannot be created, the gig …
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