Toronto, Canada | TIMOTHY SNYDER |  Over the past two months, financial investors have hit upon a new trading strategy, based on a simple rule: TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out. America’s president threatens to slap massive import tariffs on friends and foes alike, or to remove the Federal Reserve …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Zoe Bakoko Bakoru, the former Gender Minister and MP for Ayivu, who recently returned from self-exile in the US after 20 years, has declared her intention to contest for Ayivu East Constituency in Arua City. During her grand return home and reception at Onduparaka …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Capital One Group successfully hosted the 2025 ESG Summit this week, bringing together Uganda’s leading voices in sustainability, business, and governance. This year’s summit was held under the theme “Driving Sustainable Growth Through ESG Integration,” providing a dynamic platform for engagement and knowledge sharing on …

  South Africa’s wine industry is bouncing back with a premium push and bolder export plays, favored by near-perfect weather. As global rivals falter, local producers are raising their glass to a standout 2025 harvest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |Favorable weather, better vineyard practices, and a strategic shift toward …

Umukuuka wa Bugisu Knighted by Philippines Queen, takes title of Sir Jude Mike Mudoma Las Vegas, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | The reigning Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Jude Michael Mudoma, has been knighted by Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura, the Queen of the Royal House of Luzon Tagalog of the Philippines. Queen …

  Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister (Jago) of the Padhola Cultural Institution (TACI) has hailed President Yoweri Museveni for the elevation of Tororo Municipality to city status and the creation of more districts but warned that the success of these plans depends on electing leaders who “are progressive …

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Dokolo district has yet to receive an official communication from the Inspectorate of Government (IG) about the interdiction of the district’s Inspector of Schools. On Wednesday, the IG released a statement announcing the interdiction of Denis Livingstone Okello. He …

  Women constitute a significant proportion of 70% of the agricultural workforce, yet their access to, ownership of, and control over land remain severely constrained by socio-cultural norms and legal limitations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Parliamentarians Land Management Forum (UPLMF), in collaboration with key partners, will host …

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Russia and Ukraine keep on fighting for a while despite German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for more U.S. pressure on Russia. When meeting with Merz at the White House, Trump said that …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habitat for Humanity Uganda has announced that Paul Okiring is their new National Director, effective May 12, 2025. According to a statement, he brings over 14 years of experience in Uganda’s development and humanitarian sectors, including roles with Action for Community Development and the …