ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has been laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica following his funeral in the Vatican City. In a statement, the Vatican says Pope Francis’ coffin has been buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome. The Pope’s burial …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has started the display of the National Voters’ Register. The exercise which started on Friday will run until 15th May. It is aimed at helping the electoral body clean up the voters’ register. While launching the exercise, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, …

OPINION | Perpetua Kabaitira Biraaro | In an era of increasing fiscal pressures and demand for accountability, internal audit is a cornerstone of sound PFM, ensuring that public resources are managed efficiently and service delivery is sustainable. Public Finance Management (PFM) focuses on resource mobilisation and expenditure management in the public …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been officially declared Ebola-free. This was at an event held in Mbale city on Saturday, ending an outbreak announced at the end of January when a 32-year-old nurse succumbed to the disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Speaking at this event attended …

ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | The funeral mass for Pope Francis has ended at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City ahead of his burial. From the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, aged 91 years, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the Solemn Requiem …

JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Jinja District have tasked the police to heighten measures to curb insecurity caused by gangs. Several youths between the ages of 18-25 have been implicated in Butagaya sub-county, in Jinja district, for attacking and robbing residents. Residents who have fallen victim to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco, has called on the faithful and the Church to actively promote peace in a world plagued by conflicts and war. The Papal Nuncio drew inspiration from the late Pope Francis’ teachings, emphasising that peace is essential …

ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners paid their respects.  Public viewing of Pope Francis’s body ended on Friday. The ceremony, led by Cardinal-Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, began with the reading of a …

OPINION | Isaac Tegule | The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by digital transformation and evolving consumer expectations. Virtual showrooms have emerged as some of the most ground-breaking innovations, redefining how individuals and businesses explore and purchase vehicles. In an era where convenience, efficiency, and immersive experiences …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has ruled that the demolition of St. Peter’s Church in Ndeeba was illegal, overturning previous execution orders that had authorized the eviction of the church by Spear Link Auctioneers and Bailiffs. In a unanimous decision, a panel of three justices—Irene …