Study shows African nations account for 64 percent of the Top 50 most admired countries, with South Africa, Nigeria, the United States, China, and Kenya topping the list. SPECIAL REPORT  | THE INDEPENDENT | Most African consumers have no loyalty to African brands, though a good number say they …

MADRID | Xinhua | Spain will recognize a Palestinian state including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, unified under the Palestinian National Authority and with East Jerusalem as its capital, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a “shooting incident” occurred …

Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The urbanization state minister Persis Namuganza, who also serves as the Bukono constituency Member of Parliament, has called for a police investigation into the individuals who received Emyoga funds meant for journalists in Namutumba district. Namuganza made this request during the belated Press Freedom …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight out of 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters facing trial in the General Court Martial in Makindye failed to appear in court on Monday due to the contagious ‘red eye’ disease. The accused are charged with unlawful possession of explosive devices. On …

Africa’s historic arts and cultural festival, FESTAC, will returns to the lakeside town of Kisumu for its 5th edition between August 25th and 1st September. FESTAC Africa Chairperson, Yinka Abioye, and CEO Grace Mumo offered bird a peek into the details of the festival, which aims to celebrate the continent’s …

SPECIAL REPORT | THE BIRD | Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union (AU). Ebba Kalondo, is the Spokesperson for the Chairperson of the Africa Union Commission. Her background is in international journalism and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly elected executive of the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) will prioritize matters of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) to enhance the sector’s responsibility to society, its customers, and stakeholders. “We are living in an era where business sustainability is a priority,” said Julius …

GOROMONZI, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Chinese firm Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), together with the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, held a cultural exchange event Thursday to mark Africa Day, which is commemorated annually on May 25. Guests were feted with various cultural performances from China and Zimbabwe, including …

BRASILIA | Xinhua | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed the decision of Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognize Palestinian statehood, a measure he said will have “a positive impact on peace and stability in the region.” “The joint decision of Spain, Norway and Ireland to …

THE HAGUE | Xinhua |  The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in southern Gaza city of Rafah. The court stated that “The State of Israel shall, in conformity with its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the …