WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in the Gaza Strip to give hostage release and the 20-point peace deal a chance to be completed, according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Saturday. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Program. The program, which targets the youth and women in the Kampala Metropolitan Area and the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola has expanded its FANTA portfolio in Uganda with the launch of a new pineapple flavour, adding a burst of fruitiness and fun to the brand’s line-up. The bold and refreshing drink is designed to bring playfulness and enjoyment to consumers across the country …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Church of Uganda has described as ‘sad’ the appointment of the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. King Charles III has approved the nomination, making Mullally the first woman to hold the Church of England’s most senior clerical …
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C-Care Launches State-of-the-Art Radiology Centre in Gulu, Expanding Access to Advanced Diagnostics in Northern Uganda Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda has officially launched a state-of-the-art radiology centre at its Gulu Hospital, marking a major milestone in improving access to advanced healthcare services in Northern Uganda. Rwot David Onen Acana …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At the National Convention 2025 at Mestil Hotel on October 30, civil society organizations (CSOs) in Uganda have been called upon to embrace digital advocacy as a vital tool for enhancing their reach, impact, and accountability. The convention, themed “The Future of Civil Society …
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Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT | Martin Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, has led the country’s delegation to the 1st Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Mauritius organized by the Uganda High Commission Dar-Es-Salaam. The two day event, that kicked off today October 3rd 2025 at the Hennessy Park Hotel in the …
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Nairobi, Kenya | ALL AFRICA.COM | Two Kenyan activists have allegedly been abducted in Uganda after joining opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on the campaign trail. Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) condemned the incident, claiming that “armed operatives” seized Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo on Wednesday afternoon at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s forest cover continues to diminish significantly driven by population growth, rising demand for fuel, and agricultural expansion. The consequences are dire, from climate change impacts such as global warming and biodiversity loss to disrupted water cycles and food insecurity. A report by Global …
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RABAT | Xinhua | Three people were killed during youth-led protests near Morocco’s Atlantic coastal city of Agadir, the Moroccan Interior Ministry said Thursday. A group of protesters attempted to seize weapons and ammunition from a Royal Gendarmerie station in the town of Leqliaa, south of Agadir, on Wednesday night, …
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