ABUJA, NIGERIA | Xinhua | Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president, was laid to rest on Tuesday at his private residence in Daura, his hometown in the northern state of Katsina, in a solemn ceremony marked by full state honors. Buhari, who served as Nigerian president from 2015 to 2023, died …
Read More »Uganda’s economy shows resilience amid global challenges
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy remains robust, posting sustained growth despite global uncertainties such as trade tensions and international conflicts, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said in a report released Tuesday. According to the report on the state of the economy, growth in the first …
Read More »Trump asks Zelensky if Ukraine could hit Moscow
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged Kiev to escalate deep strikes into Russian territory, even asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Moscow could be targeted if long-range weapons were supplied, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. “Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? … Can you hit …
Read More »CoU holds mock exams in its founded schools
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has embarked on conducting mock examinations in all its primary and secondary schools across the country. According to the Directorate of Education Services provincial secretariat, the examinations are part of the efforts to improve learners’ academic performance “The initiative is …
Read More »Mukula warns against monetizing politics
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Captain Michael Mukula has launched his campaign for National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for the Eastern Region and cautioned NRM leaders against engaging in monetary politics during the campaigns. Speaking on Monday, from his Mutungo offices in Kampala, Mukula urged …
Read More »Tributes for Justice George Kanyeihamba: “An Icon Of Law”
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Friends have paid tribute to Justice George Kanyeihamba who died on Monday morning at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. Justice Kanyeihamba 84, served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Uganda from 1997 to 2009. Law professor Kanyeihamba. He was one of the 284 …
Read More »Acute cholera outbreak plagues DRC as health crisis deepens
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is wrestling with a deepening health crisis as a cholera outbreak hit an “acute phase,” compounded by escalating insecurity, a resurgence of mpox, and a nationwide strike by health workers. At a press conference in the capital, Kinshasa, …
Read More »Justice Kanyeihamba’s family awaits gov’t guidance on funeral
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the late retired Supreme Court Judge, Professor George Kanyeihamba, are awaiting further guidance on the funeral. Kanyeihamba, aged 85 years, died earlier on Monday at Nakasero Hospital. He was being looked after by a small, dedicated group that included his adopted …
Read More »Chelsea crushes PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist in the first half to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, clinching the title in the inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup. The English midfielder struck …
Read More »Massive medical waste crisis deepens concern to communities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)-managed dumpsite in Kiteezi, Jennifer Namulondo, a resident of Lusanja, has noticed a disturbing trend. Although the site was temporarily closed, she says piles of garbage are still being dumped in the area. As she told URN, what …
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