NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated his national security advisor Mike Waltz as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor while continuing his strong leadership at the State Department,” …
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MAGA oligarchs’ policies threaten to ruin Christmas COMMENT | THE CONTRARIAN | This week, Donald Trump spotlighted for pro-democracy forces his greatest political vulnerability. He gave it away on Tuesday, in his tiff with Amazon founder (and Washington Post owner) Jeff Bezos. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded Amazon …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation (WHO) is intensifying emergency response efforts to control an outbreak of anthrax in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement released on Thursday, WHO reported that 16 suspected and one confirmed human cases of the disease have been recorded …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 70 exhibitors have attended a briefing session ahead of the much awaited 3rd Edition of the Baby and Kids Expo East Africa, scheduled to take place from May 9th to 11th, 2025. Kiara Events Limited hosted the Exhibitor Briefing on Wednesday ahead of the …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent in Somalia will not be withdrawn soon because they still need to support the Somalia National Army (SNA) and the government to fight Al-Shabaab terrorists, according to Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga. Brig Ssemwanga, who was meeting …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has urged government departments to lead the way by insuring their assets, not only to reduce risk but to propel insurance penetration in Uganda. The minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, says his ministry has most of its assets …
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CDF Gen Muhoozi confirms detaining Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddie Mutwe Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that he is detaining Eddie Mutwe, a renowned personal bodyguard of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. Gen Muhoozi through his …
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COMMENT | Jane F Alowo | I must have missed this piece “The Empire In the Cathedral: Would Jesus recognize His Church?” during the mourning period for Pope Francis – May he continue to rest in peace. But, kindly allow me set the record straight where facts have been overstated or misunderstood. I …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent changes in electricity prices have had an immediate impact on the country’s energy sector inflation, as increased pressure is registered in other sectors. According to new figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda’s headline inflation in April 2025 nudged up …
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Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | The College of Cardinals has announced that all 133 Cardinal electors participating in the upcoming conclave have the right to vote for the new Pope. The Holy See Press Office released a declaration prepared by the Cardinals gathered in the General Congregation on Wednesday. The …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
