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 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Outspoken Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Professor Augustus Nuwagaba has lashed at Ugandan who continue to “cry” over President Donald Trump’s aid cuts to HIV/AIDS treatment and research in Uganda and other Africa countries. Seemingly sounding rather rude, Nuwagaba was non apologetic saying Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni’s brother, Gen Caleb Akandwano aka Salim Saleh has called for candidate debate about the land question in Uganda. He notes that the current conflicts in Acholi and parts of the country. Saleh, who is the Chair of the Uganda Development notes …

Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Because of the unpredictable situation in South Sudan’s northern Upper Nile State, President Salva Kiir has requested the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force to help deliver food to starving citizens. Thousands of South Sudanese are confined in camps in northern Upper Nile State …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  KCB Bank Uganda today launched the Uganda leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, ushering in the next phase of regional competition, national pride, and community engagement under the 2025 theme, “Roar on the Green.” …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have laid out a road safety plan geared towards ensuring the safety of pilgrims to Namugongo Matrys Shrine. Kiira regional police spokesperson James Mubi says that they have earmarked hotspot areas where security has been beefed up to prevent …

  Dr. Ojangole is the first Ugandan to receive this Award. Second woman to be named Banker of the Year Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank (UDB)has been named Banker of the Year at the prestigious African Banker Awards. Dr. …

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors, comprising Finance and Economy Ministers or Central Bank Governors …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has flagged off the first consignment of powdered milk to the North African nation of Algeria. At the inaugural shipment ceremony held at State House Entebbe, attended by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, led by …