Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Wandegeya have arrested seven students of Makerere University for holding an unlawful assembly. The students were arrested from Emerald Hotel in Wandegeya where they had gathered to address a press conference.  The event which had been planned to take place at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious and political leaders across the country have used their sermons to condemn what they called ungodly acts committed especially by those assigned with public trust. In their Easter message, the leaders condemned government officials who are involved in the misappropriation of iron sheets …

Khartoum, South Sudan  | Xinhua | Sudan on Sunday called on South Sudan to activate the joint mechanisms between the two countries to achieve peace and stability in the disputed Abyei border region. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, deputy chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, made the appeal when addressing the meeting …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Police officer in Maracha district has been knocked dead in a hit-and-run motor accident along the Arua-Koboko road. The deceased has been identified as Sergeant Constantine Adiga, who was attached to Maracha Central Police Station in Maracha Town Council. According to the Police, …

Sao Paulo, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for national unity to rebuild Brazil. He made the appeal on the eve of his 100th day in office while reviewing the main measures his administration has taken since he took office on Jan. …

Kiwanja, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan troops have deployed in Kiwanja, Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province as part of the EAC peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows the withdrawal of the M23 rebels. The group launched a war against the DRC government in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The future of the historic building that used to house Norman Cinema remains in balance as the government and management of Watoto Church wait to reach an understanding on the redevelopment of the building. Known to many as KPC located along Kampala Road in …

✳ Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2 London, UK | ARSENAL.COM |  Arsenal had to settle for a draw after letting a two-goal lead slip in a frenetic, feisty encounter at Anfield. It started so well for them when Gabriel Martinelli stabbed Arsenal ahead before Gabriel Jesus doubled the lead with his …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The leadership of Tekwaro Lango, a parallel faction of Lango cultural leadership in conjunction with the Ministry of Water and Environment has launched a tree planting drive in an attempt to avert climate change. The drive dubbed “the Greening Lango Project” will have a …

  Nairobi, Kenya | DAILY NATION – Hilary Kimuyu | As Christians across the country celebrate Easter, Eliud Wekesa popularly known as ‘Yesu Wa Tongaren’ now says he will not die for the sins of humankind for the second time. Friday, Mr Wekesa, the leader of New Jerusalem sect, came …