MEXICO CITY/RIO DE JANEIRO | Xinhua |  Brazil’s decision to downgrade diplomatic relations with Argentina has pushed a bitter dispute between their presidents beyond political rhetoric, raising concerns over foreign influence in Brazil’s upcoming election and the future of South American integration. DIPLOMATIC TIES DOWNGRADED Relations between the two neighbors …

  The 4th BNN Youth Summit concludes with strategic, bold asks  to advance Africa Union Agenda 2063   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Fourth B!LL Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit concluded in Kampala, Uganda, on 7th August with over 1,000 delegates from 11 African countries uniting to pursue African …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The fourth edition of the B!LL!Now Now (BNN) Youth Summit, convened by Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) and Third Sector Builders, has officially kicked off under the theme “Africa Recharged: Youth Power. Bold Voices. Real Change.” Held from 5–7 August 2026 at Reach A …

  JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a 500-million-U.S.-dollar sovereign-backed loan agreement to improve urban services. In a joint statement issued on Friday, South Africa’s National Treasury and the AIIB said the financing, which marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …

  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Ronald Rugumayo maintained a slender 3-stroke lead going into tomorrow’s final round at the third edition of the Watoto Charity Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club. Rugumayo, with scores of 66, 72, 69, 9 under par 207, bagged 11 birdies and 1 eagle over …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Transport authorities are pushing for tighter regulation of vehicles and drivers transporting schoolchildren, including specialised driver certification, tougher vehicle inspections and increased use of speed cameras, as Uganda grapples with a persistent road safety crisis. Winstone Katushabe, the Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety …

The survey suggests that young Africans are becoming increasingly practical in how they view global partnerships   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s young people are becoming more optimistic about the future of their countries and economies, but they are also sending a clear message to governments and leaders: …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Seventy-five years after its first brew, Uganda’s original beer has once again earned international recognition for the consistent quality that has defined Bell Lager for generations. Bell Lager has been awarded a Gold Quality Award at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards, an independent international institute …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Wildlife Authority has officially launched the Open Park Days Influencer Campaign, an initiative aimed at inspiring more Ugandans to visit the country’s protected areas through authentic digital storytelling by content creators. The campaign was flagged off at Murchison Falls National Park, where …

  Independent MPs Sign Cooperation Agreement   Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has further consolidated its influence in the 12th Parliament after dozens of Independent Members of Parliament signed a cooperation agreement allowing them to work closely with the ruling party. The memorandum of …