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In The Independent this week: COVER STORY Stella Nyanzi’s obscenity war: Museveni runs to defend wife in pile of blunders
THE LAST WORD On Museveni-Besigye talks: How the opposition leader has blundered on the chance to promote his political project – if he has any
ANALYSIS What happened to PAC?: Dormancy of once vibrant parliament watchdog committee shines light on leadership and funding
ANALYSIS: Besigye- Museveni talks: European Union joins religious leaders to pile pressure on Museveni
BUSINESS
Telecom sector needs fewer players for better service delivery – MTN CEO
HEALTH
Hindu spiritual leader commends Museveni on HIV/ AIDS fight
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ANALYSIS What happened to PAC?: Dormancy of once vibrant parliament watchdog committee shines light on leadership and funding
POLITICS FDC retreat: Muntu brutal, Besigye warm and cold
RWANDA
Kigali Genocide Memorial reflects mood of times: The traffic to Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gizozi is now considerably big, considering the fact that this is a time several family members and friends visit the memorial site to lay wreaths of flowers on the graves, and pray for loved ones who lost their lives during the genocide.
Rwanda gets first peat-fired power plant in Africa: Rwanda recently celebrated the opening of its first peat-fired power plant at Gishoma in the far west of the country, a $39.2M project. It is the first of its kind in Africa
BUSINESS Low prices ahead for coffee: Rising global exports and inventory levels weaken prices: ICO
HEALTH
Grey hair linked with increased heart disease risk in men.
Tackling HIV: New approach makes cells resistant to HIV.
ART
Copycat art: Lack of originality of vision, spontaneity of expression.ART
To live is to become: Uganda artist Waswad steps into controversy.
MOTORING
Here it’s: 2018 Toyota RAV4: A compact crossover SUV last redesigned for the 2013 model year, the Toyota RAV4 is nearing the end of its current lifespan and is due for a complete redesign in 2019 or 2020.