Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda, David Kabanda, has been nominated to contest for the NRM party flag in Kasambya Constituency, Mubende District. The Patriotic League of Uganda, where Kabanda serves as Secretary General, is a pressure group led by General …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday accused the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group of killing at least 17 civilians in an attack in the country’s volatile eastern region. The army said in a statement that the attack occurred …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has condemned recent Israeli attacks on Iran, describing them as a violation of international law and calling for an immediate halt to hostilities. Jeje Odongo, Uganda’s minister of foreign affairs, made the remarks while attending the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world marked World Refugee Day on Friday, Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country, renewed calls for international support in response to a growing refugee influx. Hilary Onek, Uganda’s minister for relief, disaster preparedness, and refugees, said in a statement that dwindling global support has …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are in high gear at Ediofe in Arua City to commemorate 100 years of the existence of Ediofe Boys Primary School. The School, a Catholic Founded, believed to be so far the oldest Primary School in Arua Diocese and West Nile, was established …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s export earnings from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rose to over $800 million in the 2024–2025 financial year, according to the Ministry of Trade. This performance comes despite the continued closure of several key border points by the DRC government. Crossings at Bunagana …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Moroto District are calling for a total ban on all forms of waragi, citing its devastating effects on the health, productivity, and economic well-being of communities in the Karamoja sub-region. Despite sustained crackdowns since May 2021 by joint security forces targeting crude …

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government officials in Mayuge District have raised serious concerns over widespread absenteeism among teachers and health workers, warning that it is undermining public service delivery and hurting community development. Sarah Kasadha, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), criticized the growing trend as a sign …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is steadily progressing. Ms SAMCO National Construction Company began work on the 20,000-seater stadium in December 2024, following the contract signing at State House. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni …

Study shows 70% of children in Uganda experience physical abuse, while emotional abuse affects about 60%. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stakeholders at the International Conference on Social Work and Social Protection have raised alarm over the increasing abuse and vulnerability of children across Uganda and the wider African …