BEIJING | Xinhua |  The ongoing 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) offers an array of side activities for foreign guests who have traveled from afar. When I opened a brochure introducing these activities, I found out that Silk Street, a landmark market in Beijing, was among …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  As China’s green industry, particularly its new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, continues to thrive, Western politicians and media outlets have begun accusing China of “overcapacity,” alleging it would threaten developing countries. However, this baseless rhetoric has had little impact in Africa. Recognizing the significant benefits of …

  MSMEs highlighted as a force in building Africa’s food systems in latest leading agriculture report  Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report that highlights the transformative role of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) …

Vivo Energy Uganda launches Phase 2 of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ Back-to-School Promotion, doubling the rewards and impact on education Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  There will be twice as many winners in Phase 2 of the ‘Kigwera Ku Shell’ back-to-school promotion run by Vivo Energy Uganda to support parents in …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judicial Training Institute has held a training session for judicial officers on handling cyber crimes at Mbale Resort Hotel in Mbale City. The training targeted judicial officers from the Eastern region of Uganda. Mbale Senior Resident Judge Frarouq Lubega, who spoke during the training …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tobacco harm reduction activists are urging the government to revise the Tobacco Control Act to incorporate the harm reduction principle.  Tobacco harm reduction is a public health strategy that is about minimizing the negative health impact of smoking. A harm reduction strategy for …

NAIROBI | Xinhua |  The number of food-insecure people in the Horn of Africa stands at 66 million, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said in a new report released Tuesday. This is a decline from 67 million people in July, …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Babiito, the ruling clan of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Kingdom Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa), Andrew Byakutaga, to vacate his office, asserting that he is occupying it illegally. The Chief Prince (Okwir) of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Eng. Fred …

ULAANBAATAR | TASS | Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to Mongolia has been completed, the Kremlin’s Telegram channel has said. The Russian leader flew to Ulan Bator the day before. On Tuesday he held talks with the Mongolian leadership, took part in celebrations on the occasion of the 85th …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Law enforcement agencies, specifically the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), have joined forces to combat election-related crimes ahead of the 2026 general elections. Addressing a joint press conference at CID Headquarters in Kibuli on Tuesday, …