Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots. Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Cwinyaai gave a free lesson on how golf should be played, Deo Akope showed class is permanent, and Peace Kabasweka got back to winning ways at the ongoing 7th edition of the Absa Bank Uganda Captain’s Bell Tournament. Cwinyaai set the tournament on fire on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s prison system is facing a severe dual burden of tuberculosis and HIV, with infection rates significantly higher than those in the general population. Findings from a study by Makerere University’s School of Public Health indicate that active TB infection in Uganda’s prisons is …

  According to his colleagues, Twine was driven by SFC soldiers to unknown destination and his vehicle still remains parked at Naguru police headquarters and his known telephone contacts have since gone off.  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reports indicate that former Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electoral Commission has gazetted the application by promoters of People’s Front For Freedom (PFF) to register a political party, in accordance with the provisions of the Political Parties and Organizations Act. PFF was formed after Forum for Democratic Change witnessed another fallout …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mityana South Member of Parliament Richard Lumu has written to the Electoral Commission requesting it not to recognize amendments to the Democratic Party Constitution, arguing that they didn’t follow the procedures. In a letter written to the EC chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi …

  The price of doing business in Zimbabwean gold — the country’s latest currency — is too steep for many retailers, who can’t compete with an informal market still churning on US dollars. Harare, Zimbabwe | Gamuchirai Masiyiwa, Global Press Journal Zimbabwe |  A year ago, all 16 checkout lanes were …

  Harare, Zimbabwe | Linda Mujuru, Global Press Journal Zimbabwe |   Primrose Garande’s ancestors relied on the fertile pastures here to graze their cattle, and he followed in their footsteps. Now, a Chinese-funded quarry operation threatens the lush landscape. Garande no longer knows where his livestock will graze. When school …

Kyakahinda , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has urged local leaders in the Tooro region to align their priorities with the Parish Development Model (PDM). The President made the remarks on Thursday while addressing residents and local leaders of Bunyangabu District after visiting the home of Deo …

Kaberamaido , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for aggravated defilement. Jonathan Okello, a resident of Onyal A village, Aperikira Sub County, Kaberamaido District, was convicted for luring his 16-year-old niece into sexual intercourse while knowing that he is HIV positive. …