London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Tullow Oil says it will continue operations in Africa despite plans by other operators to shift from the continent. The Anglo-Irish Oil and gas operator has over 30 licenses across eight countries in Africa and South America. It was once the lead investor in …

COMMENT | HUSSEIN TADICHA WARIO | Pastoral communities live off the land. In northern Kenya, where I grew up, we raised local breeds of cattle, which grazed in the dry rangelands. But our land is more than the basis of our livelihoods; it also underpins our culture and identity. As the …

  The Promise of Africa’s Bio-economy  GUEST COLUMN | OUSMANE BADIANE & JOACHIM VON BRAUN – ALL AFRICA.COM | Africa feels the impacts of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change perhaps more than any other region in the world. The costs of food, fuel, and fertilizer have skyrocketed over the past …

Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended all Rwanda Air flights from Kigali, after accusing the Rwanda Government of supporting M23 rebels. “In view of the Rwanda‘s support for the M23 terrorists, it has been decided to immediately suspend Rwandair flights …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rwandan army and other forces are in Uganda to participate in the 12th East African Community Armed Forces Field Training exercise code named Ushirikimano Imara. The training to be hosted in Buikwe, Jinja and Mayuge from 27th May to 16th June will test …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has reported an increase in malaria cases in the country. According to the health ministry, there is a 50 percent increase in the number of persons seeking treatment for the disease. The increased cases are being experienced in the regions …

Monkeypox symptoms include 🟠rash with blisters 🟠fever 🟠swollen lymph nodes 🟠headaches 🟠muscles and back aches 🟠low energy You can catch monkeypox through: 🟠skin-to-skin contact 🟠face-to-face contact 🟠mouth-to-skin contact 🟠touching infected bedding, towels, clothing or objects Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | Argentina has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty six people have been arrested by Chieftaincy of Military intelligence-CMI operatives and police after a UPDF soldier was found dead in Kiwatule. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango says that Major Joseph Mukuraine, who was the Wazalendo Sacco Manager attached to the Entebbe …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Col. Besigye’s protests: Will they ever achieve change? THE LAST WORD Uganda’s Prisoners’ Dilemma: Why public investments and appointments are economically inefficient in multi ethnic societies ANALYSIS America snubs Museveni again: Crackdown on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda in partnership with K2 Telcom has announced the enhancement of the network services with the aim of boosting customers’ experience and expanding the reach of the partnership. This was revealed at a press briefing held today at Bulange in Mengo May 26, 2022. …