COMMENT | GEBRT KONSTANTY | There is a raging global debate about whether Israel’s actions in Gaza qualify as genocide. The United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defines the offense as “acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial …
Read More »Six killed in Jerusalem bus shooting attack
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | At least six people were killed in a shooting attack at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, Israeli authorities said. Police said two assailants opened fire at a bus stop and then at a bus before security personnel and a civilian returned fire, …
Read More »Frank Muthusi hailed at emotional memorial
Inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner Announced Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a poignant tribute that blended grief, gratitude, and inspiration, the advertising community gathered at Fireworks Advertising on Friday, September 5, 2025, to honour the late Frank Muthusi, a visionary leader, whose impact on Uganda’s creative industry continues to resonate. …
Read More »Comprehensive survey on ESG Practices in Uganda launched by Kasi Insight and Capital One Group
The findings from this survey, which will be announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, are expected to provide actionable guidance, fostering greater ESG adoption and contributing to Uganda’s sustainable development goals. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasi Insight, Africa’s leading Decision Intelligence Platform operating across …
Read More »Appeasing China won’t help India counter Trump
COMMENT | Brahma Chellaney | In 2020, China’s stealth encroachments into India’s Himalayan borderlands triggered deadly clashes and a prolonged military standoff that nearly erupted into war. Five years on, the border crisis remains largely unresolved, yet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently headed to China in an apparent effort to ease friction …
Read More »Indus Towers forays into international markets, eyes Uganda
Gurugram, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Indus Towers Limited has announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held earlier in the day, reviewed and deliberated on strategic opportunities to expand the Company’s footprint across select international markets. Recognizing the growth potential in emerging geographies, the Board has approved …
Read More »Over 100,000 Afghan refugees return home in 1 week
KABUL | Xinhua | A total of 107,037 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from neighboring Iran and Pakistan over the past week, according to a report from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation issued on Sunday. The ministry stated that all returnees have received essential assistance, including …
Read More »Who might succeed Ishiba as Japan’s next PM?
TOKYO | Xinhua | Japanese Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will step down as the LDP head, triggering an early leadership contest within the party. He also said he would not stand as a candidate in the upcoming LDP election. …
Read More »Government asks corporate companies to complement its efforts in addressing water scarcity in rural communities
Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has asked corporate companies to back up the government’s efforts to develop water infrastructure in water-constrained regions in the country to end the suffering of the communities living in such areas. According to the state minister for Energy, Engineer Oplot Okasai, there …
Read More »Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba announces decision to resign
TOKYO | TASS | Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced a decision to resign from his post, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday. According to NHK, Ishiba has made this decision in order to avoid a split within his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Survey results all incumbent LDP deputies and …
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