KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior officials, citing alleged support for the March 23 Movement (M23) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a statement, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of …
Read More »Wildlife attacks renew fear in Abim district
Abim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abim District are living in constant fear as stray wild animals continue to attack people and destroy property, leaving a farmer seriously injured. James Lokwang, a retired nursing officer from Abim District Local Government, was attacked by buffaloes while working in his garden …
Read More »Newly elected LCV Chairpersons urged to appoint competent land board members
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao, has warned newly elected LCV chairpersons in the Acholi Sub-region that poor appointments to District Land Boards could worsen land conflicts and fuel corruption. Mao urged the leaders to prioritise integrity and competence when selecting members of …
Read More »Experts raise alarm over children dropping out of cancer treatment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is still a high number of children who die unnecessarily due to curable childhood cancers, with experts citing gaps in care and cases where some families abandon treatment. Speaking at a meeting to raise awareness about childhood cancers and advise parents on what …
Read More »Ugandans in Iran advised to either flee or stay indoors
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Foreign Affairs ministry has issued an order to its staff and urgent advice to Ugandan citizens to leave Iran immediately. The advisory follows a dramatic escalation on February 28 when joint U.S. and Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, …
Read More »Nile Breweries injects Shs20 million into Run for the Nile Marathon
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited has boosted preparations for the 2026 Run for the Nile with a Shs20million sponsorship, reaffirming its commitment to water stewardship and environmental conservation, the company said in a statement shared on March 2. The funding will support the fourth edition of …
Read More »Middle East conflict: New strikes, casualties on both sides
DOHA, Qatar | TASS | The US and Israel have launched new strikes on eastern, western, and southern areas of Tehran, the ISNA news agency reported. Iran used missiles and drones for new attacks on US military bases in the Middle East, Fars said. TASS has compiled the key developments …
Read More »BrighterMonday shifts youth employment focus to skills matching
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The structure of Uganda’s labour market is increasingly shifting from job searching to skills matching, as employers place greater emphasis on preparedness, relevance and adaptability among jobseekers. This shift was highlighted last Thursday at Kyambogo University, where BrighterMonday Uganda hosted the Career Cupid Career Clinic at the …
Read More »Gov’t streamlines pay in donor-funded programmes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released a 2026 salary framework for externally funded projects, standardising pay for senior management personnel within in Project Implementation Units. This is aimed at promoting fairness and to align with international benchmarks …
Read More »Arsenal beats Chelsea to stay 5 points clear in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored from corner kicks as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Saliba opened the scoring in the 21st minute, flicking the ball home …
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