AIRO | Xinhua | Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, was selected as Iran’s new supreme leader, Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced on Sunday. In a statement, the assembly confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei’s election as the country’s third supreme leader, citing “the decisive vote of the respected representatives” of the assembly. …
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As the world marks International Women’s Day, women still hold just over 30% of global leadership roles, highlighting the need for faster progress toward equality NEWS ANALYSIS | SYLIVA MULINGE | This month, we join the rest of the world in marking International Women’s Day, a moment to celebrate the …
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How attempts by America and her NATO allies to weaken Russia in this proxy war may wreck the alliance THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | As a new war rages on in the Middle East, we must not forget that it is four years since Russia invaded …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has begun fresh consultations with transport sector stakeholders ahead of the planned relaunch of Uganda’s Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System (FIS), following public concerns that led to the earlier suspension of the automated traffic enforcement program. Officials from the …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military has destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships and paralysed Iran’s communications over the last three days. He made the claims while addressing leaders from 12 Western Hemisphere countries at the “Shield of the Americas Summit” in Doral, …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | The China-Africa friendship has withstood the test of changing international circumstances, demonstrating strong vitality, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday. For many years, China’s foreign minister has honored a diplomatic tradition by kicking off the year with a visit to Africa. “This consistency reflects …
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Race Results 🏃♂️ 🥇 Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 57:20 (WR) 🥈 Nicholas Kipkorir 🇰🇪 58:08 (PB) 🥉 Gilbert Kiprotich 🇰🇪 58:59 🏃♀️ 🥇 Tsigie Gebreselama 🇪🇹 1:04:48 🥈 Janeth Chepngetich 🇰🇪 1:06:50 🥉 Regina Wambui 🇰🇪 1:07:10 (PB) Lisbon, Portugal | THE INDEPENDENT | Three-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo returned …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda joins the world to mark International Women’s Day, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), a leading youth-focused organization is shining a spotlight on young women who continue to feature in conversations around issues affecting women and girls across the country. To highlight these …
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JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | The escalating conflict in the Middle East is poised to have profound consequences for South Africa’s economy and the global market, a senior researcher warned on Saturday. Na’eem Jeenah of South Africa’s Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection shared his insights with Xinhua following the Feb. 28 strikes …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
