KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | A deadline for a peace deal in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) came and went on Monday with no accord in sight, with the DRC government and M23 rebels trading blame for the failure. However, both sides have left the door open …

GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | Fear and anger haunt local communities in eastern North Kivu Province as they mourn loved ones lost to a surge of assaults by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The latest bloodshed has once again exposed the porous security in this conflict-torn region of the Democratic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will face reigning champions Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on Saturday, 23rd August. This was confirmed after Sudan holding Senegal to 0-0 draw on 19 Aug to maintain top spot in Group D and Senegal finishing second on goal difference. Uganda will be playing …

Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda and the Mastercard Foundation have teamed up to host a collaborative event at the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, aimed at bridging the opportunity gap for displaced and host community youth. The event, themed “Bridging Opportunity Gaps: Displacement, Dignity, and Work in Uganda,” brought …

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA | Xinhua | The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the liberalization of air travel across the continent. AFCAC Secretary General Adefunke Adeyemi underscored the organization’s commitment to advancing the Yamoussoukro Decision and the Single African Air Transport Market, key continental initiatives …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | The White House rarely hosts so many foreign dignitaries at once as it did on Monday, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven European leaders arrived to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump. The latest talks came three days after …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 600 village-level women groups across Uganda are set to benefit from the new Women’s Economic Empowerment for the Green Transformation Project (WEEG), aimed at strengthening women-led enterprises in environmentally friendly sectors. The initiative is implemented under the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP). …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Regional Referral Hospital is grappling with a huge staff shortage and unreliable power supply, problems that are greatly affecting service delivery. Charles Tumushime, the Hospital Principal Administrator, decries that the facility is operating below its capacity due to chronic structural challenges that are …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has issued an urgent call to vocational and technical training institutions across the country to prioritize the safety of learners and instructors during training and assessment processes. This call follows inspections conducted by UVTAB officials during …

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | At least nine people were killed overnight from Saturday to Sunday in the latest attack blamed on Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Witnesses said the assault took place in the town of Oicha, …