Belgrade, Serbia | AFP | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday kicked off a state visit to Serbia, where he is set to receive a rock star reception in the capital Belgrade which is preparing a parade in his honour. “Welcome honoured President Putin, dear friend” read one of many billboards around the city bearing …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Chelsea are set to add some much-needed firepower by reuniting manager Maurizio Sarri with Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to widespread reports on Thursday. Higuain, 31, is halfway through a season-long loan at AC Milan from Juventus, with an option to make the deal permanent. However, Chelsea have reportedly …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Constitutional Review Commission needs 13 Billion Shillings to start work. Last year, the government named 14 people to sit on the Constitutional Review Commission to consider various constitutional reforms. The commission will be headed by the former Attorney General, Prof Khiddu Makubuya and will …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Makerere University has banned all guild rallies in halls of residence and restricted guild campaigns to only four rallies, according to the newly approved Makerere University Guild election regulations. Previously each of the nine halls of residence in Makerere University would host one rally before …

Paris, France | AFP | Traditional white-striped bodypainting practiced by ndigenousi communities mimics zebra stripes to reduce the number of potentially harmful horsefly bites a person receives by up to 10-fold, according to new research published Wednesday. Tribes in Africa, Australia and southeast Asia have practiced bodypainting in cultural ceremonies for …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Ministerial Zonal Land Office in Wakiso district have decried poor facilitation and ‘Orders from Above’ as some of the key challenges frustrating their work hence tainting their image. There are complaints of corruption, extortion, bribery and delayed processing of land documents against the …

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Size does matter, at least when it comes to some hermit crabs, who appear to have evolved longer penises so they can stay in their shells to protect their homes during sex . The so-called “private parts for public property” theory posited by the research published …

Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and South Sudan authorities have renewed ties to enhance cross border security surveillance at the disputed Ngomoromo border post in Lokung Sub-county in Lamwo district pending the long awaited demarcation exercise. The decision was a reached in a meeting convened by James Nabinson Kidega, the …

Brussels, Belgium | AFP | The EU and European governments have warned that the British parliament’s rejection of a Brexit deal heightens the risk of a disorderly withdrawal from the bloc. Following are some of the key reactions to Tuesday night’s huge defeat for British Prime Minister Theresa May. – European …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishermen in the Albertine Graben are demanding involvement in the oil and gas sector. They argue that despite the improvement of various sectors like roads, Health facilities and Education, the fishing communities have been abandoned. Currently, the government and oil companies are implementing several infrastructures …