WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he saw “good signals” toward finalizing a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. While meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump offered guarded optimism when he was asked by reporters about Russian …
Read More »Veteran politicians happy but urge caution on Acholi opposition MPs cooperation pact with Govt
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of veteran politicians from the Acholi Sub-region have voiced their perspectives on the emerging cooperation between some incumbent Acholi Opposition Members of Parliament and the government. This comes hours after a section of legislators known for their past strong stance against the …
Read More »UNEB: A Level students very poor in local languages
Performance of candidates has shown significant improvement in Economics, Literature in English, Physics, and Biology. Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UNEB MEDIA | A level candidates offering Ugandan local languages have performed poorly according to the latest national A Level results released today by First Lady and Minister of …
Read More »Court sets April 11 to decide Besigye bail
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has fixed April 11th to decide on the bail application filed by Opposition Politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co accused Hajji Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya. Besigye and Lutaale were brought to court on Friday from Luzira prison, where they have …
Read More »Katanga Trial: Police expert fails to explain extra phone numbers in report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The high-profile murder trial of Molly Katanga took another dramatic turn during cross-examination on Thursday, as the defense, led by lawyers Elison Karuhanga and MacDusman Kabega, aggressively challenged the prosecution’s evidence. The morning session saw key rebuttals against the police’s digital forensics expert, Enoch …
Read More »South Africa nears pit toilet eradication in public schools, says minister
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced on Tuesday that over 93 percent of identified pit toilets in public schools have been eradicated. Addressing the National Council of Provinces in Cape Town, the country’s legislative capital, Gwarube described the achievement as “a critical step …
Read More »Trump’s jibe at Lesotho sparks travel interest in the southern Africa state
US President Donald Trump’s recent quip about Lesotho as a nation “nobody has ever heard of” has inadvertently catapulted the small African kingdom into the global limelight. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | An offhand remark by US President Donald Trump about Lesotho has unwittingly ignited a surge of curiosity …
Read More »Museveni meets Acholi opposition MPs, agree to work together
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with opposition leaders from Acholi, with both sides agreeing to put aside political differences and work together to tackle poverty and drive socio-economic transformation in the sub-region. The meeting marked a turning point, as the Members of Parliament …
Read More »Ugandan journalists announce boycott of security activities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint organizations advocating for journalists’ rights have announced a boycott of all security agency-related activities. This is in response to the violence against journalists by security agencies during the Kawempe North By-election. On Thursday, Several Journalists were attacked by security personnel, mainly from Uganda People’s …
Read More »FuelSave ‘omunene w’ekkubo’ campaign launched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has launched the ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign, a vibrant initiative celebrating Uganda’s hardworking drivers and positioning Shell FuelSave Diesel as the go-to fuel for motorists. The campaign, which will run for three months, aims to empower drivers by offering value-driven initiatives designed to enhance …
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