Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is again in the spotlight for gross human rights violations according to the 2019 country report on Human Rights Practices. The report was released by the United States (U.S) Department of State on Wednesday March 11, 2020. Michael R. Pompeo, US Secretary of …

Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump defended Thursday his shock decision to impose a 30-day ban on travel from mainland Europe over the coronavirus pandemic that sent markets into a tailspin and sparked panic among stranded travellers. As the number of cases and fatalities surged in Europe, …

In light of Arsenal’s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures. The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting ***** PL Share on: WhatsApp

Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kaabong district has embarked on mass livestock vaccination exercise against the contagious bovine pleuropneumonia. Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in cattle is caused by vaccine strain while goat plague is a viral disease in goats and sheep characterized by fever, sores in mouth and diarrhoea. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the increasing number of single mothers, who they said have been left to shoulder the child care burden single handedly. Legislators observed that government programmes on women empowerment have largely focused on addressing gender based violence and …

Seattle, United States | AFP | An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don’t panic — but do think about high-risk individuals and stay home if you feel ill. Elizabeth Schneider lives in Seattle, the biggest city of Washington …

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Champions League holders Liverpool crashed out in the last 16 on Wednesday after a stunning fightback from Atletico Madrid sealed a 3-2 win on the night and a 4-2 aggregate success. AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from Liverpool’s unexpected exit: Liverpool slump …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators have warned government to resist the temptation of using the plight of Ugandan students quarantined in Wuhan, China over coronavirus, to defraud tax payers. The concern was raised by Ayivu County MP, Bernard Atiku, who claimed that the Ministry of Finance had sent …

Washington, United States | AFP | Donald Trump suspended travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days on Wednesday in an “aggressive” effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The ban will go into effect from midnight Friday but will not include travelers from Britain, which …

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bwambara sub county in Rukungiri district are concerned about the late supply of coffee seedlings, saying it is frustrating progress of coffee production. The farmers explain that they often request for coffee seedlings through Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) in time to catch up with …