Uganda’s Coffee Shines in Tokyo as Exports Hit $2.2 Billion Tokyo, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has made a powerful statement at Asia’s biggest coffee gathering, the SCAJ World Specialty Coffee Conference & Exhibition in Japan, positioning itself as one of the world’s fastest-rising coffee exporters and a reliable source …

BAGHDAD | Xinhua |  Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced on Saturday the resumption of crude oil exports from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region through the Iraq-Türkiye pipeline, following a suspension that lasted two and a half years. Export operations began at 6:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) with high efficiency and complete …

  Trump’s new policy potentially reshapes global migration patterns for skilled workers NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Ugandans wishing to travel to the U.S. for work must now contend with new heightened fees announced on Sept.19 the President Donald Trump. While signing the executive order that imposed …

  SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF |   The witnesses so far in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga; adapted from @TonyNatif on X. The matter resumes tomorrow Monday, September 29th. Here’s a continuation of the witness testimonies thus far: Prosecution Witness 6: Ronald Mugabe Ruranga He was allegedly the Legal Counsel to …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Day was held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Friday, showcasing the achievements of the two sides’ ever-deepening cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. The event, co-organized by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, the African Union (AU), …

NEW DELHI | Xinhua |  India’s iconic monument of love, Taj Mahal, has emerged as the country’s most visited tourist destination, attracting 6.9 million visitors, including over 600,000 foreign tourists, in 2024-25, an official report released on Saturday said. “Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments, Taj Mahal leads in visitor …

  MOSCOW | Xinhua | The Russian Foreign Ministry official responsible for European Union affairs has criticized the bloc for its “hysteria” over unidentified drones entering its territory, saying the sole aim is to justify an increase in military spending, according to the state-owned RIA Novosti news agency on Saturday. …

With new polishing hubs, traceability standards, and policy reforms, the continent is seeking a bigger share of diamond wealth SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new diamond polishing facility in South Africa has sparked discussions about beneficiation and ethical trade, as the continent seeks to capture more value from …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The White House has warned federal agencies to brace themselves for a wave of layoffs if Congress does not come to an agreement to keep the government funded before Oct. 1. Congress is approaching a deadline to make a deal to fund the government. If no …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s mining sector took center stage this week as government officials, financiers, and industry players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference. The two-day meeting, organized by the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals in collaboration with the Ministry …