N’Djamena, Chad | XINHUA | Following the death of Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno Tuesday, a transitional military council (CMT) headed by Mahamat Idriss Deby, son of ex-president Deby, is set up for 18 months, according to the spokesperson for the Chadian army, General Azem Bermandoa Agouna. A national transitional …

N’Djamena, Chad | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA |  Reports out of N’Djamena indicate that Chad’s newly re-elected long serving President Idriss Deby has been killed. Chadian army spokesperson General Azem Bermandoa Agouna made the announcement on TV and radio, and indicated he died Tuesday of injuries suffered at the weekend …

  First round of oral argument ✳ Tuesday 20 April 2021 11.30 to 6 p.m. (DRC) ✳ Thursday 22 April 2021 11.30 to 6 p.m. (Uganda) The Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, today started public …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Studio equipment for the proposed Tororo Broadcasting Network (TBN) arrived in the country recently, and was last week cleared for delivery and installation. Transmission equipment is also on the way. “We have taken delivery of studio equipment having made good the suppliers cost, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly elected President of the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) Dr Daniel Kasibule and his predecessor Dr Syliva Baluka have called on government to recognize the role their members can play in improving the general health of the country. They called for greater Government concern on …

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Uganda Martyrs Women football club have kicked off the FUFA Women Super League-FWSL on a positive note with a 1-0 victory over She Mak WFC.  Both teams exhibited skilful football and played aggressive football in the pioneer game of this season at the FUFA technical …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Tottenham have sacked Jose Mourinho. In a brief statement, the London club said, ” The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.” Spurs is one …

  Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven people accused of burning beehives in Mt. Elgon National Park are in custody at Mbale Central police station. The suspects are Charles Matasanga also known as ranger, Michael Natsambwa, Amon Manyali, Julius Nakhwashe, Rashid Majeme, Yefsa Matsanga and Richard Kamana, all residents …

  Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandan laws don’t provide for the child to child sex offence. However, an adolescent who sexually abuses a child below their age is  still liable to answer for aggravated defilement, Masindi based High Court Judge, Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa has ruled. The ruling stems from …

✳ Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs agree to establish a Super League ✳ List includes AC Milan, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Real Madrid. ✳ The project is being launched to rival UEFA’s Champions League format London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Europe’s soccer governing body …