COMMENT | ANTHEA TURWOMWE | When Uganda’s minister of works and transport Fred Byamukama declared that it was “no more sleep” at the ministry, he was sending more than a political message. He was signalling a renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure development, because every kilometre of road completed has the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, Uganda has quietly stood in the shadow of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Travellers often rushed to Kenya for the Great Migration, Tanzania for the Serengeti, Botswana for luxury safaris, or South Africa for polished wildlife experiences. Yet, hidden in the center …

  Boda boda, bus, truck and taxi leaders to also support delivery of The Union products in new menstrual health campaign   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Union Transport Alliance (The Union) has been hailed for launching a campaign against ‘period poverty’ that will help address high countrywide …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a major push toward economic independence for displaced populations, Equity Bank Uganda has concluded an intensive financial literacy and enterprise development training program for 200 refugees. The comprehensive two-day workshop, hosted at the John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre in Nsambya July …

  SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigeria’s discovery of a major new critical minerals province reflects a broader shift as Africa’s leading oil producers invest in mining to diversify their resource economies. The strategy aims to reduce dependence on a single commodity by expanding exploration, attracting mining investment and building …

  BISHKEK | Xinhua | An event promoting the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. Participants said that as the event coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), it was of great significance …

    COMMENT | SLAVOJ ZIZEK |  Francis Fukuyama’s 1990s end-of-history thesis was the last big narrative that united the liberal-democratic West. Western liberal-democratic welfare-state capitalism, he argued, was the best possible social system. The only remaining question was empirical: Precisely when and how would other parts of the world arrive …

  Settlement with BB Energy restores crude-backed financing access while underscoring the need for careful management of future petroleum revenues   Juba, South Sudan | AGENCIES |  South Sudan has regained limited access to advance financing against its future crude oil exports after reaching an agreement with commodities trader BB …

  DALLAS, United States | Xinhua |  Spain beat France 2-0 on Tuesday to book its place in the FIFA World Cup final, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a first-half penalty before Pedro Porro sealed the victory after the break. The reigning European champion will face either England or Argentina, who …

ANALYSIS | As South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, millions of people continue to live with the consequences of conflict and violence. For more than 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked alongside communities across the country, helping people survive conflict, recover from injury …