A new WHO report has highlighted Africa’s vaccination triumphs. Despite gaps, ongoing country-level initiatives underscore the urgency of tackling preventable diseases head-on. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As the 2024 World Immunization Week comes to a close, a recent WHO report has highlighted Africa’s remarkable advancements in vaccine accessibility. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiques, Martin Mugarra, has urged Ugandans to establish more private and community museums as a means of preserving the country’s heritage and promoting tourism. He made the call as the country prepares to celebrate International Museum …

KIGALI | Xinhua |  Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed …

NAIROBI | Xinhua |  Kenya is facing significant losses as heavy rains, reaching up to 200 mm a day, continue to inundate the country, leading to widespread flooding that has killed at least 188 people and displaced tens of thousands more. The impact of the rains extends across various sectors, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandan academic, cartoonist, and human rights defender, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is the recipient of the 2024 EU Human Rights Defenders Award. Dr. Spire Ssentongo was recognized for having used social media to highlight issues of accountability. The Award, which is now in its 13th …

MOSCOW | TASS |  Tactical aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square in a rehearsal of Russia’s Victory Day air parade, a TASS correspondent reported from the scene. At least two groups of aircraft, namely, a flight of Su-27 fighter jets, and also Su-25 close support aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telkom, a homegrown provider of innovative telecommunications solutions, has launched a Fibre to the Home (FTTH) and Fibre to the Enterprise (FTTE) services campaign, taking internet connectivity for homes, businesses, and organizations to a new level. Dubbed “Live The Roke Life”, this …

  BUL surges to summit of UPL table with victory over Vipers Uganda Premier League Wednesday Results BUL 1-0 Vipers KCCA 2-0 SC Villa Jerome Kirya made history by being the first player to score at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole since it underwent renovations three years ago. His crucial goal …

Hamas to release Israeli soldiers, hostages under deal with Jerusalem — TV DUBAI | TASS | The Palestinian Hamas movement pledges to release all serving female Israeli soldiers held hostage, as well as three civilian and military hostages for every three days of the agreement thereafter, under the terms of …

 Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights the potential of low-budget yet high-quality filmmaking on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A collaboration between Netflix, South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and distribution partner, …