DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other African leaders on Saturday reaffirmed their full support for seeking a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking at the opening session of the East African Community (EAC) …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10,811 candidates remain unaccounted for after failing Primary Leaving Examinations in Luwero district in the past ten years. According to the results of Primary Leaving Examinations, 10,811 pupils have failed PLE from 2014 to 2024. The results indicate that 1,085 candidates failed …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1300 people have benefited from medical outreaches organized by Magamaga cantonment in commemoration of the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. The three-day medical outreaches were conducted at the different health facilities in the districts of Mayuge, Iganga and Bugweri. The medical camp enabled residents …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Survivors of the Kiteezi landfill collapse have reiterated their demand for compensation to relocate from the buffer zones. The call comes after Saturday’s fire. The fire broke out at the collapsed Kiteezi landfill around 9:00 am sparking widespread fear among nearby residents. According to …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | The United States witnessed of late a wave of protests in multiple states against President Donald Trump’s recent policies and executive actions. Protesters rallied by such social media hashtags as #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. HOW COME THE …

Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | 14 bodies of South African soldiers who were killed while in battle alongside Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and coalition forces in Goma city North Kivu province have been repatriated through Rwanda and Uganda. The soldiers were killed during fierce …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA has asked anyone who has returned to inhabit the demarcated 200 meter buffer zone around the Kiteezi landfill in the villages of Lusanjje, Kitetika and Kiteezi to vacate. This call is after this morning fire outbreak in the garbage. “Anyone who has returned …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has broken out at the Kiteezi landfill. The incident happened on Saturday when residents saw thick plumes of smoke raging over the dump site, KCCA officials led by Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and technical teams rushed to the scene to coordinate firefighting …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Atuha, the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Tourism officer and clerk to the Council has been dragged to police for allegedly assaulting a journalist while on duty. He is accused of assaulting Joseph Kasumba, a reporter with NTV in Hoima City. The incident happened on …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | EACOP Ltd. has handed over 15 boreholes to communities aiming to alleviate water scarcity and provide access to clean, safe water for approximately 3,600 people (600 households). This initiative, part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, includes the in-kind replacement of 10 project-affected water …