Abuja, Nigeria | THE INDPENDENT | The iKON Awards hosted the first-ever iKON Activate in Abuja, Nigeria, on 27th September 2025 at Ebony Life Cinema. The iKON Activate,, a prelude to the annual iKON Awards, convened leading Nigerian filmmakers, industry associations, and partners for a dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences, …

An African country without a strong leader that has managed to avoid the pitfalls of its contemporaries THE LAST WORD |  Andrew M. Mwenda | The Batooro have a saying: akaana katabuunga katekereza ngu nyinako nuwe acumba ebinura (a child who has not travelled thinks the mother is the best …

NEW YORK | Xinhua | New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection bid on Sunday, more than a month ahead of the vote. “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign,” Adams said in a video on the social platform X. “The constant media speculation about …

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. …