UPDF concerned about alleged beating and harassment of journalists by members of the security forces Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have announced that they will investigate reported incidents of security forces clobbering journalists and confiscating equipment during today’s by-election in Kawempe. This is …
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Equity Bank Launches Second Edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko to Empower Women in Businesses Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has launched the second edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko, a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women in micro and small-scale business. This exciting day of sharing and lessons …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission has suspended Pearl FM (107.9 FM in Kampala) for allegedly airing content that violates minimum broadcasting standards. According to a statement released by Thembo Nyombi, Executive Director of Pearl FM’s program “Mpilidde Kamenya” aired on March 12, 2025, hosted by …
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Boma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed the capture of D’idjwi Island in D’idjwi territory, South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 on Thursday shared pictures and videos of their fighters addressing locals on the largest Island in the middle of Lake …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The signs are ominous – the growing militarism is steadily revealing itself as the masked bandit it always has been. In May 2024, the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) at Makerere University released a gem of a report, ‘GUNS, BREAD AND BUTTER: Militarization of Economic …
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SADC summit terminates mandate of military mission in DR Congo Kigali, Rwanda | NEW TIMES RWANDA | A Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit on Thursday, March 13, terminated the mandate of the regional bloc’s military mission in eastern DR Congo and “directed the commencement of a phased withdrawal” of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has re-elected Sheikh Dr. Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda after the expiration of his previous tenure upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 70. The decision was made by the Majlis Al-Ulama (College of Sheikhs) …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces have assaulted several journalists covering the Kawempe by-election, adding to a disturbing pattern of violence against the media since the election began. The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from NMG and Next Media were targeted while documenting the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Col Chris Magezi has been appointed Acting Defence Public Information Officer for the UPDF. Chief of Joint Staff UPDF, Major General Jack Bakasumba has appointed Colonel Magezi to run the office of the Defence Public Information (DDPIO) on an interim basis. Col. Magezi is …
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | African Media Agency AMA | Africa.com will in the coming week present Africa, Meet 7 Black Astronauts! The free, virtual event features seven Black NASA astronauts. Scheduled for March 18, 2025, this inspiring event invites students, educators, and curious minds from across Africa and beyond to …
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