WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday that would immediately turn down requests for entry into the United States by asylum-seekers crossing the southern border illegally, in the event that officials deem the border is overwhelmed. The long-awaited measure, which Biden has been contemplating …

2nd BilliNowNow (BNN) Youth Summit to Empower Youth to Shape Africa’s Future Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The second Billi Now Now! The (BNN) Youth Summit commenced today at MoTIV Bugolobi bringing together young leaders from across Africa and beyond to be equipped with the tools to connect and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What other way to start her performance than with Rukundo Egemeho at Rukundo Egumeho? Peace Mbabazi captivated the audience with a gospel music takeover, performing to her Ninsiima mukama Yesu, Bwayima yobusasi, Osiime, and wrapped up her performance a special performance with her Husband, …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Masindi are holding Nelson Okecha 28, a resident of Nyakabaale village in Kibibira parish in Kiruli sub-county, for allegedly killing his father. The deceased has been identified as Mansi Omwoch 68, the Local Council One Chairperson of Nyakabaale village. According to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democracy and Human Rights watchdog, Legal Brains Trust, has petitioned the East African Court of Justice seeking interim orders directing the High Court of Uganda to release on bail Molly Katanga who is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga. Legal Brains Trust wants …

Initiative to be theme of the annual bankers’ conference Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda Bankers Association has launched the Environmental, Social and Governance framework to join a global phenomenon that companies have adopted to boost their sustainability and development impact. During the launch that took place at …

Namayingo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM registrar, Tanga Odoi has intervened in wrangles involving Namayingo District NRM party leaders. Led by the Namayingo District Woman MP, Margret Namakangala, the leaders allege that their district party chairperson Raymond Mukisa used his position to influence the final results …

MOSCOW | TASS | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in the Republic of Congo, where he will hold negotiations with the leadership of this country, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel. “Sergey Lavrov has arrived in the Republic of Congo. Negotiations with the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development will today launch the National Budget Month 2024/2025, to give the context around the 72 trillion budget for next year. The Budget Month events are part of the ministry’s compliance with the Public Finance Management Act …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has praised Ugandan clerics, Christian and non-Christians, for fostering unity and ending hostilities along faith lines that once sharply divided the nation. Reflecting on the pre-NRM era, President Museveni highlighted significant divisions based on tribal and religious affiliations, which he credits …