KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has “temporarily suspended” all scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport and Dubai International Airport (DXB) following the closure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace. ‎‎Dubai Airports, the agency that manages DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) confirmed that the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Mukuru has joined Uganda Development Bank (UDB), Uganda’s national Development Finance Institution (DFI), as Director, Business Technology. Peter is a seasoned Business Technology practitioner and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of executive experience spanning Development Finance, Regulation, Government, Utilities, and the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy welcomed prominent stakeholders and esteemed members of the Chinese business community in Kampala to mark the 2026 Chinese New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse — a symbol commonly linked to strength, advancement, and forward drive. Celebrated for its …

CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | The United States and Israel on Saturday launched “major combat operations” against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Iran has retaliated with a series of counterattacks against Israel and U.S. targets across the region, with explosions reported in …

In East Africa, Kenya Airways said it had suspended flights to and from the United Arab Emirates due to the restrictions. Nairobi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the resumption of war in the Middle East, with the US and Israel pitching against regime in Tehran, airlines have started to advise …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national bird, the grey crested crane, is facing mounting threats from habitat destruction, poisoning, illegal capture, and human encroachment on wetlands—factors that conservationists warn are pushing the species closer to extinction. Over the past 25 years, Uganda has lost 80 percent of its …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | As the Ukraine crisis marked its fourth anniversary on Tuesday, the conflict remains entrenched in a stalemate, with mounting human and economic costs and little immediate hope for a negotiated peace. While both Kiev and Moscow reaffirm their willingness to engage in dialogue, the reality …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala’s streets have long been a stage for informal trade. From small hawkers carrying goods on their backs to vendors setting up stalls along sidewalks and major roads, the city’s informal economy is vital for thousands of livelihoods. Yet this same street vending on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities of Abim District have appealed to the government to officially include the district among those benefiting from the Cattle Restocking Program. The appeal follows Yoweri Museveni’s pledge at a rally on November 20th, 2025, to have Abim included in the program after calls from …

LUSAKA, Zambia | Xinhua | African countries should scale up production to fully benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy and better access the vast Chinese market, an expert said on Monday. Kelvin Chisanga, a Zambian social economist, said Africa’s abundant raw materials and agricultural potential could translate into stronger exports to China …