Africa is seeing the green shoots of what could become a battery production revolution. Morocco and South Africa lead the charge, hinting at a future where the continent not only dominates the production of green minerals but also taps renewable energy to power green battery production. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …
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They don’t feature on the global health agenda, receive little funding and have historically been ignored by pharmaceutical research because the people affected cannot afford the prices that a profit-driven model of pharmaceutical development demands. And yet 21 African countries have eliminated at least one NTD, up from only six …
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ROME | TASS | Ukraine’s leadership admits that the ground conflict with Russia has become stagnant due to delays in arms deliveries. “As for the situation on the ground, stagnation is obvious, because there were delays in the supply of weapons, and this leads to mistakes,” Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The United States will launch more strikes against Iran-backed militia groups in the Middle East, the top U.S. national security official said Sunday, refusing to rule out the possibility of hitting targets inside Iran. “We intend to take additional strikes and additional action to continue to …
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For three weeks, football fans across Africa and the world, have been hooked on the thrilling action of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament has been a great spectacle, with major upsets, quality football and an incident-free event leaving fans in awe. The event also has some …
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Abidjan, IVORY COAST | THE INDEPENDENT | DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre says his side have “points” to win the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after finally recording their first victory of the tournament against Guinea in the quarter-finals. The Leopards had drawn all four previous games …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the world of healthcare, insurance plays a major role in ensuring that individuals have access to quality medical services when they need them the most. Within this area, the fight against cancer stands as one of the most significant battles, requiring …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent visit of President of Botswana Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi could provide Uganda’s beleaguered livestock sector with some solutions. During a sideline meeting at the recent G-77+ China summit at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, President Masisi pledged unwavering support to Uganda’s farmers in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pedestrians, boda bodas and vehicles above 7.5 tons will be barred from using the newly built Kampala flyover, the Works and Transport Minister, General Edward Katumba Wamala has revealed in his latest press brief. This will also apply to the tunnel connecting to Arena …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya retained honours in the prestigious Victoria Golf Cup on Saturday despite being held to a draw at the 6th editon at the par 72 Kitante golf course. Uganda had to win 6 of the 10 singles games to overtake Kenya and claim the trophy, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
