Thursday , November 14 2024

The Independent

Molly Katanga makes second bail attempt

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, has sought temporary release from prison due to her health condition. After being denied bail on April 9th, 2024, by High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata for failing to prove exceptional circumstances, Molly …

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Bukwo District boss’ defilement case goes to High Court

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed charges of aggravated defilement and child trafficking against jailed Bukwo District LC 5 Chairperson, Julius Moses Chelimo. Presided over by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the court confirmed three charges against him and …

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Rwanda: We are not involved in Mugunga Camp bombing

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Rwandan government has vehemently denied its alleged involvement in the bombing that occurred in the Lushagala site, Mugunga district, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the death of 16 displaced civilians. The incident occurred following heavy fighting between the …

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World champion to lead Uganda’s marathon team to Paris Olympics

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled its marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled for August in France. President of UAF Dominic Otuchet has revealed the men’s team will comprise Victor Kiplangat, the reigning 42-kilometer World Champion, Stephen Kissa, the national marathon …

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Israeli army carries out airstrikes on eastern Rafah

  GAZA | Xinhua |  The Israeli army carried out on Monday airstrikes on areas in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, said Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses. Sources and eyewitnesses told Xinhua that Israeli airstrikes created fire belts in the vicinity of Gaza Airport and on the outskirts …

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Arms race: Made-in-Africa military drones on the rise

Although Africa is a significant importer of drones, six countries are taking the lead in developing security self-reliance by increasing local production of these small unmanned aircraft. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become increasingly critical for modern armed forces, African countries are investing in …

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Hamas to deliver final response to latest truce proposal tomorrow

GAZA | Xinhua |  The delegation of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) will return to Egypt’s capital Cairo on Tuesday to deliver the movement’s “final response” to the Egyptian proposal over a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a prisoner exchange with Israel, a Palestinian source told Xinhua on Sunday. …

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