Kampala, Uganda I URN |  Uganda’s preparations for the expected strengthening of El Nino remain incomplete, with the country’s contingency plan still under finalisation as forecasts point to increased risks of flooding and landslides during the October–December rainy season. A September 2026 humanitarian snapshot by the …

  Egypt’s Al Ahly FC Come from Behind to beat Kitara FC 2-1 in CAF Confederation Cup Qualifier   Hoima, Uganda I URN | The new Hoima stadium was jam-packed with fans and showed yet again it can host major tournaments despite defeat for the home side. Al Ahly Football Club …

    Kisoro, Uganda I URN | A prominent businessman and his wife have been shot dead in the night by gunmen in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District. The deceased have been identified as Africano Nteziyaremye and his wife, only identified as Peace. The couple was shot shortly before midnight on …

      URUMQI | Xinhua |  As golden October paints the Tianshan Mountains with autumn hues, cotton fields across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China are bursting with white bolls ready for harvest. At the “super cotton field” in Yuli County on the northern edge of the Taklimakan …

  African Film Leaders Call for Cross-Border Partnerships to Grow Continent’s Film Industry   Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT |  African filmmakers and industry leaders have called for stronger cross-border partnerships, investment and business structures to help the continent’s film industry reach wider audiences and become more commercially sustainable. …

  Africa, Western Asia saw decline in every wave since 2018   NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Poor access to healthcare, limited local influence over research priorities, and an unequal distribution of scientific benefits are undermining public confidence in science, experts warn, following the release of a global trust survey. …

  Final Team Leaderboard (Top 10): 1. South Africa – 624 2. Morocco – 628 3. Zambia – 646 4. Reunion Island – 650 5. Tunisia – 650 6. Kenya – 667 7. Zimbabwe – 669 8. Uganda – 671 9. Egypt – 677 10. Seychelles – 679   Hammamet, …

  NAIROBI | Xinhua |  The four principles proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping for resolving Africa’s hotspot issues have resonated across the continent, with diplomats, scholars and media professionals hailing them as timely and practical guidance for promoting peace and development in Africa. The four principles — adhering to …

  ERAM’s Platinum Award puts Uganda’s Animal-Health Industry in the regional spotlight   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s animal-health sector has received a regional vote of confidence after ERAM Uganda Limited was named Best Veterinary Company in East Africa at the 2026 East Africa Brand Quality Awards. The …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kampala’s combat sports landscape is set for a massive shakeup tonight as Club Obligato hosts the highly anticipated “Battle for Glory ONE” fight night. Organized by Union Boxing Promotions, the sports promotion wing operating under the umbrella of Union (Union Transport Alliance), the …