Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has officially launched its third season, uniting young golfers from across the country with a renewed mission to nurture the next generation of champions. Now firmly established as a key fixture on Uganda’s junior sports calendar, the series …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) hearing of evidence against rebel leader Joseph Kony but said real justice will only come when he is arrested and tried. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s state minister for foreign affairs in charge of international cooperation, told …
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Taipei, Taiwan | THE INDEPENDENT | Egyptian designer Farida Eid has made history by becoming the first non-Ethiopian to win the Most Commendable Designer 2025 title at the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase. Eid’s winning creation, the Zahw – Serpent Sandal, captivated judges with its seamless …
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | As the U.S. tariff storm disrupted Africa’s commercial landscape, the continent has responded by actively strengthening regional integration, diversifying markets and enhancing its role in industrial and supply chains. On July 31, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to further modify tariff rates …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts. The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Minister of State for Finance, Planning …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects. In its report on the Auditor General’s findings for the 2023-2024 financial year, PAC systematically breaks down how taxpayers are paying up to three …
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Kampala, Uganada | THE INDEPENDENT | Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on Tuesday, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance. Among, who was delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s message at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Annual Session of AALCO held at …
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ADEN, Yemen | Xinhua | The confrontation between Israel and Yemen’s Houthi group has entered a new phase after an Israeli airstrike on Aug. 28 killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, head of the Houthi-backed government, along with nine of his ministers. These Houthi officials were reportedly attending a meeting in Sanaa and …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Government representatives, legal experts, and diplomats from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Uganda for the body’s 63rd annual session to advance cooperation on key legal and international issues. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Ugandan …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
