London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Billy Gilmour has set his sights on becoming a mainstay of the Chelsea midfield after the diminutive teenager proved he can stand up to the Premier League’s bully boys. Gilmour delivered a coming-of-age performance as his smooth passing and tenacious tackling inspired Chelsea’s FA Cup …

Conakry, Guinea | AFP |  Guinean security forces have arrested two prominent figures from the months-long protest movement against president Alpha Conde’s plans to seek a third term, their entourage said. Ibrahima Diallo and Sekou Koundouno had given a press conference earlier on Friday to condemn the arbitrary arrest of other …

Paris, France | AFP |  The Milan-San Remo cycling one-day classic and the Alpine skiing World Cup finals were postponed on Friday, the latest high-profile sports events to be scratched from the international calendar due to the global spread of the deadly coronavirus. AFP Sport looks at the effects on sport …

Port-au-Prince, Haiti | AFP | Haiti finally has a new government, but without a parliament capable of giving it legitimacy and without electoral prospects, the country remains paralyzed by a political crisis with potentially devastating social, economic and security consequences. It’s been more than a year since the Caribbean nation has …

Kigezi, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  The decision by Kigezi diocese to ban political campaigns in Church has drawn mixed feelings among Christians. Apparently, incumbents and aspiring politicians would be given a platform during church services to woo voters on their side. However, Rt. Rev. George Bagamuhunda, the Bishop of Kigezi …

New York, United States | AFP |  It is an unlikely friendship that grew out of grief and has become a source of support and activism in the aftermath of the Boeing 737 MAX Ethiopian Airlines crash one year ago. Nadia Milleron lost her daughter Samya, 24, in the crash and …

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandans are paying way too much to use their cards at different Automated Teller Machines with commercial banks blaming the issue of foreign switch providers and the cost of moving money. The switch service providers, including Visa, China Union Pay and MasterCard enable one to …

Mbale, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Heavy rains have destroyed property worth millions in Kikindu market in Northern Division, Mbale Municipality.       The rains which lasted for over three hours on Wednesday resulted in flooding of shops, kiosks and stalls leaving vendors counting losses.   Some of the destroyed merchandise …

Arua, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT |  More than 20, 000 animals including cattle, goats, sheep and pigs have been vaccinated against Anthrax and Black Quarter in Arua district.  Early last month, Arua district veterinary office received 30,000 doses of Anthrax vaccines from Food and Agricultural Organization-FAO following a three years’ ravaging …

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  One of Britain’s biggest airlines, Flybe, collapsed Thursday with passengers left stranded as the coronavirus epidemic takes a heavy toll on air travel around the world. A statement on Flybe’s website said the no-frills airline, which employs 2,000 people, had entered administration and could not …