Ever since Haitian revolutionaries first rebelled against the French, imperialists have had a special interest in ensuring that Haiti fails COMMENT | JULIA GAFFIELD | Ahead of its first match in the 2026 World Cup, the Haitian national soccer team was forced to make a last-minute change. But …
Read More »What’s in the US‑Iran peace deal?
There are a lot of concessions and empty promises from Trump, in return for little COMMENT | JESSICA GENAUER | The leaders of the United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war between their countries, as well as Israel’s military assault on Hezbollah …
Read More »Why the real math of running a Ugandan school is outside the classroom
COMMENT | WENSI NIWAGABA | Through our engagement with educational institutions across Uganda, KCB Bank Uganda has gained a unique perspective on the realities of running a school. Every year, thousands of school proprietors across Uganda sign up for the beautiful, harrowing promise of building a legacy through education. …
Read More »African footballers shine at the World Cup, but not for Africa
Despite African brilliance on the world stage, players increasingly choose foreign flags, citing better organisation, respect and pathways than African federations offer, writes Sean Andah. African players are never far from the pinnacle of the world’s game. The perfect illustration of this can be seen in France and its approach …
Read More »Stanbic partnerships boost maternal healthcare services in Karamoja
Amudat, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | About a month ago, Maria Chepsok, a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) in Karita sub-county lost her sister-in law due to complications during childbirth. Matters were not helped by a lack of funds to fuel the ambulance at the nearest health centre, and later having …
Read More »Topistar Di Congo, artist who has risen from the ashes of the Kyaka Refugee settlement
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | It is a story of one rising from the ashes. Congolese-born Christophe Biluge Birhakabulirwa—known globally as Topistar Di Congo—is set to make his mark in the capital, Kampala. The 21-year-old has made his name navigating from the stark realities of the Kyaka II …
Read More »Ainamani wins MTN Pro Tees Leg 1 as Bagalana aces hole 12 at Ebb Club
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Abraham Ainamani secured a 2-stroke victory over a strong field of 35 professionals to triumph after 4 rounds of action in the inaugural MTN Pro Tees Golf Series at Entebbe Club on Friday. The Palm Valley Golf Club professional sunk a total of 11 birdies …
Read More »Union launches ‘Kili Clear’, a major step to making sanitary pads accessible to everyone
SSENOGA: We realised that we don’t have quality sanitary pads at an affordable price in Uganda. After long research and study, we came up with Union Sanitary Pads under a campaign, Kili Clear Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It’s an age-old story in Uganda. Thousands of girls and …
Read More »Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within 60 days
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU). If no deal is reached within 60 days beginning Thursday, “we will do things that won’t make them …
Read More »How a poultry loss led to a digital management tool
Entrepreneur Mengué Diouf is helping poultry farmers use real-time monitoring and data management to improve oversight, reduce losses, and make more informed decisions. Her technology is helping Senegal become more food self-sufficient. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Before setting foot on her poultry farm, Mengué Diouf already …
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