Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) says it will not use the term ‘expired” to describe programs that are due or overdue for re-assessment at Universities and higher Institutions of learning. According to Professor Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director of NCHE, the term …

Washington, US | Xinhua |  Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has urged the U.S. side to move in the same direction with China and jointly explore the right way to get along. During a meeting with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland on …

Tokyo, Japan | Xinhua | A man was confirmed dead on Friday in a shooting incident in Japan’s Tokyo area, local media reported. The man in his 50s was severely wounded after being shot at a coffee shop in the western city of Machida of Tokyo Metropolis on Thursday evening, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two street children were knocked dead at the Acacia-Kayunga road junction in Kampala. The vehicle, a black Mercedes-Benz with registration number UBL 189R, was being driven by Faziru Kimera a resident of Buwate, Kira Municipality, in Wakiso district. The incident, according to Deputy Kampala …

Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday revealed that al-Shabab militants stormed a military base said to be manned by Ugandans in southern Somalia. Uganda’s Defence Spokesperson Felix Kulayigye confirmed the incident. ” There was an early morning attack on our troops in …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brig. Gen. Fred Semawenge has told Court that he regrets actions by his colleagues in the Teso sub region. The decorated soldier was responding to questions from the lawyer representing Teso War Debt Claimants, Richard Omongole during cross- examination session. Brig. Semawenge had indicated in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A multi-billion shillings Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition – ICAN activity by the United States Agency for International Development – USAID has come to an end. The USAID ICAN project was a five-year flagship resilience activity inaugurated in July 2018 and ending in July …

A new era of virtual universities is revolutionising learning in Africa, through accessible, tech-driven platforms. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | West Midlands Open University (WMOU) is Nigeria’s first private virtual institution to “go live”, part of wave of openings that is sweeping the continent. The country’s National University Commission …

Gabarone, Botswana | Xinhua |  Botswana has submitted a bid to host the 36th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to a statement issued on Wednesday. After Namibia withdrew from the joint bid due to financial constraints, the bid solidifies Botswana’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has announced plans to refurbish 120 traditional Secondary schools. First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education, announced this initiative on Thursday during the presentation of the Ministry’s progress in implementing the NRM manifesto at an event …