Analysis of Uganda’s Aviation Sector Year Ending 2022 and Beyond COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Unless you have been living under an extremely remote rock in Uganda, your outstanding view of the aviation sector in 2022 has likely been defined by the month-long probe by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities …
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More African states are liberalising travel for their peers, indicating a positive trend towards more open travel policies on the continent. Johannesburg, South Africa | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is moving toward greater integration as more states make progress in their freedom of travel policies, the latest edition of the …
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Washington, USA | Xinhua | The U.S. government released on Thursday a new group of records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK). The National Archives posted more than 13,000 documents containing newly released information subject to legislation passed by Congress in 1992. With Thursday’s release, …
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Washington, USA | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | US President Joe Biden has left African presidents guessing which sub-Saharan Africa countries he will visit first next year. “I’m looking forward to seeing you in your home countries,” Biden told the ongoing summit of African leaders. “We’re all going to be seeing …
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Lusaka, Zambia | Xinhua | Authorities in Zambia on Thursday said one person has been arrested in connection with 27 dead bodies of suspected Ethiopian immigrants who were found on the outskirts of Lusaka, the country’s capital. On Sunday, residents of the farming area of Ngwerere found 27 dead bodies …
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The multiple tragedy of land violence on rehabilitation of the survivors in Opara SPECIAL FEATURE | Simon Wokorach in Amuru | Opara village, derives its name from the nearby stream (Opara) that provides its residents with drinking water and also feeds them with mudfish. It stands in the highlands, …
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Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Irene Nakalembe, is enjoying the transition from amateur to pro golf, and said the dividends are already their to be seen. The Entebbe based lady professional golfer is just back from the third leg of the Safari tour that was held in Vipingo Ridge, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s health system undergoes digital transformation, we speak with Peter Mukiibi, a senior health data scientist whose work spans HIV analytics, supply chain optimization, and disease surveillance. Trained at Makerere University in computer engineering with advanced studies in medical systems engineering …
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Washington, USA | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | East African leaders have continued the discussion on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington, where they are all assembled for the USA-Africa Leaders Summit. While the announcement of the 2023 electoral calendar could make a significant contribution to …
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🌟 #FIFAWorldCup ⚽ SEMIFINALS France 🇫🇷 2 Morocco 🇲🇦 0 Argentina 🇦🇷 3 Croatia 🇭🇷 0 ⚽ FINAL SUNDAY France vs Argentina 6pm (UBC TV) Doha, Qatar | FIFA.COM | It can’t have happened on too many occasions in 21 previous tournaments, but a team reached the World Cup final and …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
