Kampala, Uganda | Agencies | Africa’s multi-lateral lender, African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved an additional €217.37 million ($250.78 million) in financing to the Ugandan government for the completion of the Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project, a critical transport corridor linking Uganda and Rwanda. The new funding is expected to ease …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City underlined its status as Arsenal’s main title rival with a 3-0 home win over Liverpool on Sunday. Pep Guardiola celebrated his 1,000th game as a coach as his side dominated a Liverpool team that had impressed against Real Madrid in midweek. Erling Haaland …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. Democrats swept multiple elections on Tuesday — a string of victories which some analysts believe could reinvigorate the embattled party. Progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race by a landslide while Democrats also secured decisive victories in the gubernatorial …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Brian Brobbey scored a goal deep into injury time as Sunderland held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday, ending the latter’s 10-match winning run. Daniel Ballard fired Sunderland ahead with a rising shot in the 36th minute after a well-worked …

MOSCOW | TASS | Viktor Medvedchuk, leader of the Other Ukraine movement and former head of Ukraine’s banned Opposition Platform – For Life party, has offered a pointed critique of US President Donald Trump, suggesting that he could learn valuable lessons from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in managing both domestic …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal visits Sunderland on Saturday in one of the most fascinating games of the weekend in the Premier League. Arsenal has a six-point lead at the top of the table, while Sunderland is currently fourth after the best start to a season by a promoted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African fintech startup tisini has announced a strategic partnership with Sphere Labs, a global leader in cross-border payment and tokenised asset infrastructure. The collaboration aims to expand Africa’s intelligent credit systems and open transparent, tokenised investment opportunities for global investors. The partnership was sealed …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has officially launched the HFB Zimba Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting affordable home ownership, sustainable construction practices, and innovative building solutions across Uganda, it said on Nov.7. Uganda currently faces a significant housing deficit estimated at 2.4 million housing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) marked the 15th edition of the Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards with a renewed focus on global sustainability and transparency, as Uganda moves to adopt international sustainability disclosure standards. The event, held under the theme “Sustainability …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Smirnoff took Halloween celebrations to electrifying new heights this year at Somewhere Else in Naguru, transforming the “Rave to the Grave” party into a thrilling spectacle infused with the bold and versatile spirit of Smirnoff vodka. It was an unforgettable night where creativity reigned …