ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | The upcoming Conclave for the election of the new Pope will draw Cardinals from 71 countries across all five continents, the Vatican has announced. On Monday, the Cardinals gathered in Rome agreed that the Conclave would begin on May 7, 2025, following the death of …
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Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces, who were defeated by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in Goma City in DRC and neighbouring areas, have started withdrawing from North Kivu. Following the fall of Goma city in January 2025, SADC troops remained stationed in …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare as an ex officio member of the Cabinet. He was sworn in yesterday by the Vice President Jessica Alupo. “Thank you, your excellency for the trust in me over the years …
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Why his papacy mattered for the continent – and for the world’s poor and marginalised COVER STORY | STAN CHUN IIO | The death of Pope Francis at his residence on April 21 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion …
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Top 10, London Marathon 1 SAWE, Sabastian 🇰🇪 02:02:27 2 KIPLIMO, Jacob 🇺🇬 02:03:37 3 MUNYAO, Mutiso 🇰🇪 02:04:20 4 NAGEEYE, Abdi 🇳🇱 02:04:20 5 TOLA, Tamirat 🇪🇹 02:04:42 6 KIPCHOGE, Eliud 🇰🇪 02:05:25 7 KIPKOECH, Hillary 🇰🇪 02:06:05 8 PETROS, Amanal (GER) 02:06:30 9 MAHAMED, Mahamed (GBR) 02:08:52 10 …
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✳ Tororo city ( Neutral city retains name Tororo) ✳ Mukuju district (Formed from Tororo Counties North & South – former East Budama) ✳ Mulanda district ✳ West Budama North & North East to form new district, name pending ✳ Nagongera to be elevated to a municipality Entebbe, Uganda | THE …
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Tunis, Tunisia | THE INDEPENDENT & GOLFRSA.COM | Uganda’s boys and girls teams are set for action in the 2025 All Africa Junior Team Championship that starts Thursday in Tunis. Uganda’s boys team has Anthony Otukei, Peter Mayende, Shaka Kariisa and John Paul Rugumambaju for boys, while girls side features Rachael Laura Natukunda, …
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Beyond physical infrastructure, Ruto’s engagement with China may also touch on trade facilitation and regional value chains. Uganda and Kenya share an interest in expanding their agricultural exports, a sector in which China has increasingly shown interest as it seeks food security partnerships abroad. COMMENT | Stephen Ndegwa | Kenya …
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Speed on all roads adjacent to a school, church, hospital, market or business centre high human or vehicular interaction, is now limited to 30Kph. ⚠Exceed the speed limit by 1–30km/h? That’ll cost you UGX 200,000. ⚠Go over by 30 km/h or more? Get ready to cough up UGX 600,000 …
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Uganda Exports 🇺🇬 🟡Feb 2024 🔵2025 Feb Coffee $82.56m $167m Cocoa $25.98m $68.7m Tobacco $2.89m $17.05m Minerals $268.88m $318.71 NEWS ANALYSIS | NEBERT RUGADYA | Uganda’s …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
