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Read More »Trump says he may ‘give a lot of countries breaks’ on tariffs
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said that he may “give a lot of countries breaks” on tariffs, as his April 2 deadline to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on U.S. trading partners draws closer. “I may give a lot of countries breaks, but it’s reciprocal,” Trump told …
Read More »SADC: Tshisekedi and Kagame meet again over DRC war
Three former Presidents to join Uhuru Kenyatta and Obasanjo to facilitate talks to end war in eastern DRC 🟥 5-member Panel of Facilitators ✳ Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria ✳ Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya ✳ Kgalema Motlanthe, S. Africa (NEW member) ✳ Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia (NEW member) ✳ Catherine Panza, CAR (NEW member) Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT …
Read More »Security bursts fake cement ‘factory’, seize 700 bags
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security operatives from the Internal Security Organization (ISO) and the Uganda Police Force have raided a cement adulteration ‘factory’ in Tororo district, seizing over 700 bags of counterfeit cement and arresting five suspects in connection with the illegal operation. The cement was confiscated from …
Read More »Trump’s tariffs and their economic fallout
The immediate effects of the tariffs are already evident. By imposing tariffs on goods from other countries, Trump’s policies have led to higher costs for businesses, which are often passed on to U.S. consumers in the form of increased prices for everyday goods like clothing, electronics and household items. COMMENT …
Read More »Guinness Smooth unveils bold ‘Make It Yours’ campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Guinness Smooth launched its dynamic new campaign, ‘Make It Yours’, that officials say aims at empowering the next generation to redefine their world through creativity and collaboration. The high-energy debut event took place on March 21, 2025, at Next Media Park in Kampala, uniting Uganda’s vibrant creatives, …
Read More »Greenlanders: We don’t want to be Americans
NUUK, Greenland | Xinhua | “That day, the entire city of Nuuk stood united!” said Gustav Petersen, a member of Naleraq, the second-largest party in Greenland’s parliament, referring to the anti-U.S. protest held on March 15. “I never imagined that what would bring Greenlanders together was a protest against the …
Read More »Court warns of technicality in case challenging Mufti Mubaje’s election
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ruled that the case challenging the election of Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda cannot proceed until all 45 respondents, including Mubaje, his deputies, and members of the electoral college, are properly served. Presiding over the …
Read More »Nalukoola election win gazetted hours after protest meeting with EC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Electoral Commission has officially published the results of the parliamentary by-election for the directly elected Member of Parliament Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi in Kawempe Division North, Kampala. This is in the Uganda Gazette under General Notice No. 832 of 2025. Earlier …
Read More »Ethiopia pushes forward with a US$7 billion airport
Ethiopia is making a bold statement in global aviation with its US$7 billion airport project, reinforcing its position as Africa’s premier aviation hub. As Ethiopian Airlines expands its fleet, routes, and strategic partnerships, the country is shaping the future of air travel on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY …
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