JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Saturday that “Iran’s agents who tried to assassinate me and my wife today made a bitter mistake.” He referred to the drone launch from Lebanon, aimed at his private residence in the northern town of Caesarea …

Stronger air travel demand in Africa will drive a massive surge in aircraft orders, with Boeing forecasting that 82% of new purchases will be for expansion, not replacement. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s aviation industry is set for takeoff, with rising demand for travel on the continent pushing …

Uganda will also start promoting its vibrant local food scene, offering tourists a chance to explore the country’s diverse culinary offerings. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda is setting the stage for transformative changes in its tourism industry with the unveiling of new policies and initiatives aimed at enriching …

Egypt’s nuclear ambitions have received a major boost with the El-Dabaa plant reaching a key milestone, bringing it closer to operational capacity. This comes as the global competition for influence in Africa’s nuclear energy sector heats up, with international players eager to secure deals across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | …

    Uganda is one of the “fresh” places with a massively growing gaming market. And even though it comes with some regulations regarding gaming and betting, they are still not entirely developed and in some aspects are also weak. That’s the very reason why there is an urgent necessity …

DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | The World Travel Awards (WTA) has, for the sixth time in a row, crowned Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park as Africa’s leading national park in 2024, the Tanzania National Parks said in a statement on Saturday. In addition, the statement said WTA will also declare …

BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA |  Chief Justice Martha Koome now stands at the centre of a political and legal storm following new developments regarding the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. The law requires the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary to administer the oath of office to the Deputy President designate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the President has reiterated its demands for th eRural Broadcasting Owners Association-RUBA to provide free airtime for the government. RUBA are protesting a directive given to radio stations in the country to allocate free airtime for mobilization towards registration of Ugandans by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board, with support from TotalEnergies Uganda, has developed a mobile application that is aimed at growing Uganda’s tourism sector through increased visibility. The app, Explore Uganda, is intended to be a one-stop centre for all information regarding tourism in Uganda, including …