Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umukuuka III wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma has received sh10m to kickstart implementation of his Strategic Plan covering FY2024/25 to FY2027/28. The cultural leader expressed his gratitude towards the contributors, saying one of the priorities in his strategic plan is the development of …

December is particularly busy, as families prepare for holidays, travel and back-to-school expenses NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES |  Africa’s mobile money industry is preparing for its busiest month of the year, with December transactions expected to push 2025’s total beyond the $81bn processed in 2024. But alongside the rise in …

SYDNEY | Xinhua |  At least 12 people have died after a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday night, said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns. One of the offenders was among the dead and another one is in custody, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) cited Minns as saying. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s innovation sector is proving that world-class ideas can be built right here at home. From digital platforms to practical, real-world solutions, a new generation of creators is redefining what it means to innovate in a resource-constrained but opportunity-rich environment. The latest episode of …

  COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Uganda is in the middle of an election cycle, with campaigns steadily ongoing at the presidential, parliamentary, and local council levels. While the general process has largely been orderly and the public continues to enjoy the campaign season, there have unfortunately been reported …

UVIRA, DR Congo | Xinhua |  Along the road linking Bukavu to Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the marks of war remain stark and unmistakable following a series of offensives by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, who recently claimed they had taken control of …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mungu Feni Foundation has been recognised for its locally driven community empowerment work after securing two top honours at the West Nile Quality Brand Awards, highlighting the growing profile of grassroots-led development initiatives in the region. At the 2025 ceremony, the foundation was …

ANKARA | Xinhua |  The Black Sea should not become “an area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. “The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs safe navigation in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa celebrated the fifth annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) by crowning 13 winners in different categories on Thursday at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Airtel, Node Group, Stanbic and marketer Susan Nsibirwa were among the winners at an event that was preceded by a pre-gala marketing …

  COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | On the occasion of Congo’s independence in June 1960, King Baudouin addressed the people of the Congo, declaring, in a condescending tone, “The independence of Congo is the end result of the work started with the exceptional personality of King Leopold II, which he …