Accra, Ghana | Xinhua | Ghana, one of the world’s most serious malaria-stricken countries, approved on Thursday a new vaccine for children to protect them from the deadly disease. Delese Darko, the chief executive officer of Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), told a press briefing that the R21 vaccine …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The China Road and Bridge Corporation, CRBC, has signed a contract with the government to rehabilitate the Tororo to Gulu section of the meter gauge railway line. This comes days after the company completed the rehabilitation of the Malaba-Tororo stretch which is now operational. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Parliament has ordered a fresh verification exercise of all Ugandan former employees of the defunct East African Community – EAC in order to provide a lasting settlement of their pending claims. It follows the adoption of the report of the Committee on EAC Affairs …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Xinhua |  China on Wednesday started running a two-day training seminar aimed at assisting Tanzania to increase its capacity in water conservation and management in the country’s Great Lakes. The training seminar on Eco-environment and Water Security in Lake Basin System was jointly organized by the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Obstetricians and Gynecologists have joined the push to demand for immediate deployment and payment of medical interns. Dr. Othiniel Musana, the President of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Uganda (AOGU) told URN in an interview that medical interns and Senior House Officers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Centenary Bank has joined hands with Rotary Club towards the continued support of the humanitarian initiatives. This was announced at a press launch held at Kampala Serena Hotel where Rotary unveiled the official partners of the 98th Rotary District Conference. Speaking at the launch, …

Vladivostok, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian government has decided to extend the operation of its segment on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, said Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos on Wednesday. According to Russia’s Interfax News Agency, Borisov made the announcement during a meeting …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Keith Muhakanizi, described as one of the architects of Uganda’s post-86 economic recovery, has died, government spokemsman Ofwono Opondo has confirmed. Ofwono said on twitter, “SAD! A friend to many. Keith Muhakanizi, Permanent Secretary Prime Minister’s Office, and former long-serving PS Ministry of …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court in Kabale has given Leopold Twesigye, the Central Division Councilor in Kabale district up to May 11 to file a response to the Attorney General’s submission asking for settling of the case against Kabale District Local Government out of court and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Makerere University will on Friday hold virtual guild presidential elections. There were doubts among students if the elections will take place following the disqualification of two candidates; National Unity platform- NUP flag bearer Margaret Nattabi and independent candidate Suleiman Namwoza for allegedly holding a …