WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US President Donald Trump has said that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is not leaving his administration for good. “Many of the DOGE people, Elon, are staying behind too, so they’re not leaving and Elon’s really not be leaving. He’s going to be back …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of government activity monitoring in the Teso and Karamoja regions, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, has cautioned Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons against endorsing unknown individuals, particularly herdsmen, during the ongoing mass enrolment and renewal of National Identity Cards. Speaking during his oversight …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Russia is ready to present a memorandum detailing all aspects of eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis in Istanbul on June 2. In turn, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga said that Ukraine is interested in continuing negotiations with Russia in Istanbul. During his visit …

WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US businessman Elon Musk said he had disagreements with the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding his oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which made him feel “stuck in a bind.” “It’s difficult for me to bring that up in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As fresh protests and community grievances continue to surface around Uganda’s oil and gas developments, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has reiterated its commitment to respecting human rights and engaging openly with civil society and affected communities. The assurance was made …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Outspoken Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Professor Augustus Nuwagaba has lashed at Ugandan who continue to “cry” over President Donald Trump’s aid cuts to HIV/AIDS treatment and research in Uganda and other Africa countries. Seemingly sounding rather rude, Nuwagaba was non apologetic saying Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni’s brother, Gen Caleb Akandwano aka Salim Saleh has called for candidate debate about the land question in Uganda. He notes that the current conflicts in Acholi and parts of the country. Saleh, who is the Chair of the Uganda Development notes …

Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Because of the unpredictable situation in South Sudan’s northern Upper Nile State, President Salva Kiir has requested the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force to help deliver food to starving citizens. Thousands of South Sudanese are confined in camps in northern Upper Nile State …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  KCB Bank Uganda today launched the Uganda leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, ushering in the next phase of regional competition, national pride, and community engagement under the 2025 theme, “Roar on the Green.” …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have laid out a road safety plan geared towards ensuring the safety of pilgrims to Namugongo Matrys Shrine. Kiira regional police spokesperson James Mubi says that they have earmarked hotspot areas where security has been beefed up to prevent …