Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Since the launch of a direct dialogue between the Sudanese army and the civilian coalition under international auspices on June 8, the civilian coalition’s overall hard line on the dialogue has led to analysts’ doubts about reaching a consensual solution to Sudan’s political crisis through the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Diocese has embarked on the search for a new bishop ahead of the retirement of Right Reverend James William Ssebaggala after clocking 65-years of age. The Province of Church of Uganda confirmed Ssebagala’s retirement in March this year prompting the Mukono diocesan synod to appoint …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | As U.S. inflation reached a 40-year high in May, President Joe Biden’s administration is facing “only bad options,” U.S. magazine Newsweek has reported. Over the last few months, the White House has been “badgered with questions about how the president will provide relief to Americans struggling …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has intercepted suspected narcotics disguised as coffee for export at Entebbe International Airport, according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCAA. The UCAA spokesperson Vianney Luggya, said that the suspicious cargo was disguised as coffee samples in branded packets of African Premium Coffee for export. It was …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The Russia-Ukraine conflict is hurting the performance of East Africa’s business community due to the rising prices of key commodities, the regional apex lobby said Tuesday. John Bosco Kalisa, the chief executive officer of the East African Business Council (EABC), told journalists in Nairobi, the capital …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has dismissed an election appeal filed by Edgar Lubadde, challenging the victory of Paul Nsubuga as the Member of Parliament representing Busiro North Constituency, for failing to serve the record of appeal within the stipulated time of 30 days. In a judgment …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russia has imposed personal sanctions against 29 media representatives and 20 defense figures of the United Kingdom in a retaliatory move, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. The media representatives, including journalists working for The Guardian, BBC, and others, and the defense figures, including British Minister …

Bunagana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The M23 rebels have allowed DRC refugees who are camping in Bunagana town council to cross back to Rutshuru and pick up basic needs. The rebels conquered Bunagana border in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province on Monday after overpowering DRC government security forces in the area. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi owners in Kampala have petitioned Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA over the high park user fees. Over 20 taxi owners on Tuesday met the Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago at City Hall. Last month, the owners petitioned Lukwago describing the fees as unfair. In 2020, the Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government agencies and petroleum marketing companies are divided on whether or not to resume the countrywide crackdown on fuel stations that violate standards. These activities were suspended when COVID-19 broke out more than two years ago and movement became more restricted. The crackdown involved checking the …