Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of a strange disease in the neighbouring DR Congo noting that they have not yet identified its cause due to among others limited diagnostics and poor road network. The organization notes in its latest statement that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team have reported the alleged abduction of their colleague, Retired Major Ronald Iduli. According to lawyer Eron Kiiza, Major Iduli was picked up from his home in Bulenga around 4:00 am this morning by military personnel, accompanied by …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The increased cases of criminality in the Jinja and Luuka districts have been attributed to the closure of sugarcane weighbridges. The residents say that the weighbridges that were installed to weigh sugarcane had created a sigh of hope, through extending employment opportunities to youths in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities from the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC in the Eastern Ituri Province, Mahagi Territory will this month meet Ugandan customs officials over illegal entries and charges at the border. According to the officials, the meeting is aimed at promoting good trading environments and sharing common practices …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application in which Captain Hilman John Bosco Aleper, who was dismissed from the army with disgrace, sought his unconditional release from Kigo Prison, citing a long detention period without trial. Captain Aleper sued the Attorney General in …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Enyau River in Arua District is under threat as more and more people are under threat as more and more people encroach on its banks.  The river which originates from the Uganda-DRC border in Arua district is a lifeline for the people of Arua district, Arua City, Maracha, …

ACCRA, Ghana | Xinhua | Ghanaian Vice President and ruling party candidate Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat early Sunday in the 2024 presidential election. In a brief televised address from his official residence, Bawumia, who leads the ruling New Patriotic Party, acknowledged the results, expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their support, and …

DAMASCUS, Syria | Xinhua | Syrian opposition fighters announced a curfew in Damascus on Sunday, effective from 4 p.m. (1300 GMT) to 5 a.m. local time, following their capture of the Syrian capital that led to the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s government. ■ Share on: WhatsApp

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Rwenzori Diocese has ordained five priests and three reverend deacons. The newly ordained priests and deacons took their vows at St. Paul Cathedral in Kasese municipality led by the South Rwenzori, Nason Baluku. Those ordained into priesthood are, Rev. Joseph Jamada Bwambale Rev. Simon Bwambale, Rev. James …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Education Officer Linus Nasimiyu has been interdicted.  Nasimiyu was interdicted by the Town Clerk Ambrose Ochen over allegations of misusing a government vehicle. James Kutosi the Mbale City Public Relations Officer confirmed the Interdiction saying that Nasimiyu is under Interdiction as investigations goes …