Rabat, Morocco | Xinhua | Moroccan archaeologists announced on Friday that they uncovered a Roman-era ancient city site in the Moroccan capital Rabat that dates back to the 2nd century. The newly unearthed archaeological site is located near the famous Chellah site, a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and tourist attraction …

Gaza, Palestine | Xinhua | At least six Palestinians were killed on Friday after an Israeli warplane attacked ambulances in front of the main gate of the Shifa Medical Complex, the largest hospital in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. In a press statement sent to Xinhua, the ministry …

  NEWS ANALYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT | A looming sewage management crisis threatens to overshadow growing sanitation facilities in rapidly developing townships and urban regions in Uganda. This challenge is shared by many living in urban areas, including Mary Mukasa from Mukono, who grapples with the management of her septic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed that a new draft bill to introduce the National Health Insurance Scheme will be re-tabled before cabinet in the next two weeks, revealing that it will be mandatory for all adult Ugandans to pay. Speaking during the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Security and Governance Program report has revealed that Uganda registered a decline in Democratic Index and failed to hit the required target which indicates a deterioration in its international ranking. This was revealed at the launch of the performance review in Kampala. The …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  President Yoweri Museveni has again ordered nomadic pastoralists, often referred to as Balaalo, to leave northern Uganda if they cannot abide by the law. “Those who have got cows in non-fenced areas must go immediately because this is recklessness. Why should you bring …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Men captured in a viral video with machetes on their waists have been identified. They are Sukura Onganyi and Derrick Kamira. The video was recorded minutes after a patrol team commanded by Sgt Joshua Isabirye stopped three men who attempted to avoid arrest. According to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision ordering the Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA to pay sh31.4 billion  to Parambot Breweries and Distillers for damages caused to their premises and equipment during the construction of Gayaza-Zirobwe road in 2012. In a unanimous …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an effort to boost Uganda’s renewable energy sector, key stakeholders have met at a Renewable Energy Business Accelerator Dialogue to address critical issues surrounding Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the renewable energy industry. The initiative, organized by Belli Advisory and supported by …

 Airtel Uganda extends Support to Busoga Kingdom to Aid the Preparation of the Upcoming Royal Wedding Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda, Uganda’s first 5G Network has today announced its support for the Busoga Kingdom in aiding the preparation of the upcoming royal wedding of the Kyabazinga of …