LUANDA, Angola | Xinhua | Angolan President Joao Lourenco, who currently serves as the acting chair of the African Union (AU), has proposed Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe as the AU mediator in the peace process between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, according to a statement released …
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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in Arua to welcome former Member of Parliament for Arua District and Ayivu County, as well as former Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Zoe Bakoko Bakoru, back home after more than 15 years of self-exile in the United States. …
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Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 69 soldiers who completed a specialized three-month training in Battalion Support Weapons and Anti-Aircraft systems. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the 5 Infantry Division Training School in Labwordwong, Agago …
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WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States is canceling all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and suspending the issuance of new ones. The action comes after South Sudan’s transitional government failed to accept the return of …
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LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | A meeting of the Manchester clubs is our Match of the Week, as United host City at Old Trafford on the late afternoon of Sunday 6 April 2025. Match background This Manchester derby has unusually low stakes for these two heavyweight clubs: The Red …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7:12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who used …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On March 29, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, 18 years old took home the iKon Award Rising Star accolade for her debut performance in the TV series Crossroads. Although Iradukunda is still pursuing her studies, she has passionately delved …
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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls, especially those in secondary schools, have been challenged to acquire skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to help solve challenges in their communities. This call was made during the International Girls in ICT Day 2025 commemoration at Muni National Teachers College in …
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Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities have pointed fingers at politicians for fueling renewed violence in the long-running Apaa land conflict between the Madi and Acholi communities. This follows a resurgence of attacks in the disputed area on March 27, 2025. Major General Felix Busizoori, the Commander of …
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LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool moved closer to winning this season’s Premier League title without kicking a ball on Saturday after Arsenal was held to a 1-1 draw away to Everton. The draw means Liverpool now needs just 11 points from eight matches, starting with Sunday’s match away to …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
