Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s Muslim leadership has rejected claims that Islam permits the kidnapping of people for ransom and the subsequent killing of captives, describing such acts as serious crimes that have no basis in the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah. Deputy Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN & AGENCIES | Officer Cadet Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, officially graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday, completing the academy’s prestigious Officer Commissioning Course. The CDF was present to witness the ceremony. Ahead of …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, has cautioned newly ordained priests against clericalism, urging them to dedicate their lives to selfless service to God and the People of God. Clericalism refers to the tendency among some priests to seek status, recognition and personal …
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MEXICO CITY/RIO DE JANEIRO | Xinhua | Brazil’s decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with Argentina has pushed a bitter dispute between their presidents beyond political rhetoric, raising concerns over foreign influence in Brazil’s upcoming election and the future of South American integration. DIPLOMATIC TIES DOWNGRADED Relations between the two neighbors …
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The 4th BNN Youth Summit concludes with strategic, bold asks to advance Africa Union Agenda 2063 Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Fourth B!LL Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit concluded in Kampala, Uganda, on 7th August with over 1,000 delegates from 11 African countries uniting to pursue African …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The fourth edition of the B!LL!Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit, convened by Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) and Third Sector Builders, has officially kicked off under the theme “Africa Recharged: Youth Power. Bold Voices. Real Change.” Held from 5–7 August 2026 at Reach A …
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JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a 500-million-U.S.-dollar sovereign-backed loan agreement to improve urban services. In a joint statement issued on Friday, South Africa’s National Treasury and the AIIB said the financing, which marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …
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Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Ronald Rugumayo maintained a slender 3-stroke lead going into tomorrow’s final round at the third edition of the Watoto Charity Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club. Rugumayo, with scores of 66, 72, 69, 9 under par 207, bagged 11 birdies and 1 eagle over …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport authorities are pushing for tighter regulation of vehicles and drivers transporting schoolchildren, including specialised driver certification, tougher vehicle inspections and increased use of speed cameras, as Uganda grapples with a persistent road safety crisis. Winstone Katushabe, the Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety …
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The survey suggests that young Africans are becoming increasingly practical in how they view global partnerships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s young people are becoming more optimistic about the future of their countries and economies, but they are also sending a clear message to governments and leaders: …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
