Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathais Mpuuga has told Opposition lawmakers that after registering successes on the Floor of Parliament, focus should now be at mobilising the population to demand for better services and accountability of public resources. Addressing Opposition MPs at a …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of private school administrators in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts have cried out for financial assistance from the government to aid schools and other educational institutions to deal with the rising operational costs. The administrators argue that the high costs of essential commodities including …

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazil and Argentina must replay their abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier despite having already secured a place in football’s showpiece tournament, FIFA said on Monday. The decision followed appeals from both countries’ football associations, according to a statement issued by the sport’s governing body. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s leading paint manufacturers, Kansai Plascon treated their dealers from across the country to a sumptuous dinner at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel over the weekend. The dinner which is held annually is aimed at celebrating the company’s dealers for their continued dedication towards the growth …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union delegation in Uganda has expressed readiness to work with the tourism sector in Uganda, as part of their set priorities for four years beginning 2022/24, officials said in a press release shared by Uganda Tourism Board on May 9. This announcement comes …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local radio station Capital FM Uganda had its tour to Fort Portal boosted by top musicians including rapper Fik Fameica, Sheebah Karungi, Bebe Cool and a number of other top entertainers during the weekend. The tour which took place at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal …

Tunis, Tunisia | Xinhua | Tunisian Health Ministry decided to suspend using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine (Janssen), the official Tunis Afrique Presse reported on Monday. The Health Minister Ali Mrabet said at a press conference on Monday that Tunisian government made this decision after the U.S. Food and Drug …

Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua | French President Emmanuel Macron believes that a “European political community” should be built that would be broader than the European Union (EU) and would include non-EU nations. He outlined his vision in a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Monday. “How should we organize …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, is perturbed by reports that Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) are undermining the powers of district councils by submitting budgets to the finance ministry without scrutiny by the councils. Tayebwa said he had received reports from district councillors and speakers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID is holding an international school teacher on charges of aggravated defilement of a three and half-year-old pupil. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, has identified the suspect as Eric Kirimana, a Burundian National at Ambrosoli International School located in Bugolobi, a Kampala city …