Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched a nationwide HIV survey to assess progress in the fight against the virus and shape future interventions. Health Minister Ruth Aceng officially unveiled the third round of the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 in Kampala, the …

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister in Charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi asked the Africa Development Bank Group (AfDB) to support Uganda’s ten-fold growth strategy. Musasizi is representing Finance Minister, Matia Kasaijja at the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank and 51st Annual Meeting of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda has hailed the innovative mobile and online lending products introduced by financial institutions, noting their significant contribution to financial deepening and inclusion. This innovation began in 2016 when NCBA Bank—then operating as Commercial Bank of Africa—partnered with MTN Uganda to launch …

Munich, Germany | THE INDEPENDENT | Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will battle to be crowned ‘Kings of Europe’ when they meet in the UEFA Champions League Final, set for the Bayern Munich Arena on the evening of Saturday 31 May 2025. Match background While Inter Milan have excelled in …

HARARE, Zimbabwe | TASS | The death toll from flooding in central Nigeria has climbed to 117, Reuters reported, citing Ibrahim Hussaini, head of Nigeria’s Niger State Emergency Management Agency. Torrential rains that hit Nigeria in late May have caused floods in the Mokwa area. According to preliminary data, 50 houses were submerged …

WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US President Donald Trump has said that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is not leaving his administration for good. “Many of the DOGE people, Elon, are staying behind too, so they’re not leaving and Elon’s really not be leaving. He’s going to be back …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of government activity monitoring in the Teso and Karamoja regions, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, has cautioned Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons against endorsing unknown individuals, particularly herdsmen, during the ongoing mass enrolment and renewal of National Identity Cards. Speaking during his oversight …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Russia is ready to present a memorandum detailing all aspects of eliminating the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis in Istanbul on June 2. In turn, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga said that Ukraine is interested in continuing negotiations with Russia in Istanbul. During his visit …

WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | US businessman Elon Musk said he had disagreements with the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding his oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which made him feel “stuck in a bind.” “It’s difficult for me to bring that up in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As fresh protests and community grievances continue to surface around Uganda’s oil and gas developments, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has reiterated its commitment to respecting human rights and engaging openly with civil society and affected communities. The assurance was made …