GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | Xinhua | The number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 from the 2031 edition. The FIFA Council has made a unanimous decision on the expansion “given the remarkable recent strides made by women’s football across the world,” …

KATAKWI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The residents of Ngariam Sub County in Katakwi District have donated 1500 acres of land to Cajila Africa Links Institute Limited for the cash crop production initiative program. The land belongs to John Otim, a retired Soldier, and Lucy Alupo for the cultivation of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights wrote to President Museveni rising concern about human rights violations in Uganda. The Commissions particularly singled out the arrest and detention of Human Rights lawyer, Eron Kiiza. On 7 January 2025 during a court session, soldiers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Kampala has announced the funeral arrangements for Msgr. Expedito Magembe, scheduled to take place on May 11-12, 2025. His body will be expected to arrive at Mt. Sion Prayer Center, Bukalango on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m, and at 1:00 p.m a …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has initiated the development of standards for clean and renewable energy systems and products. This move includes a review of the existing standards, which are considered inadequate …

MASINDI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading commercial microfinance bank, in conjunction with the National Forestry Authority (NFA), has today launched its efforts to restore 20 hectares of the degraded Masindi Central Forest Reserve. The exercise was launched at Nyangahya cell Masindi Municipality. This initiative brings to …

VATICAN, ITALY | TASS | The formal inauguration mass for Pope Leo XIV will be held in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, the Vatican said in a statement. Prior to the ceremony, Leo XIV, who was elected the day before at the conclave, will hold audiences with the diplomatic …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Catholics in Kampala Archdiocese joined the global Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV with a special thanksgiving Mass held at Lugaba Cathedral. This marked the first public liturgy in the country dedicated to praying for the new Pope, following his election …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association(UMA) has condemned the continued torture and illegal detention of opposition supporters by security agencies. The call follows the abduction and torture of Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, who is the bodyguard of the National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi. Ssebuufu was …

ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | A longstanding tradition in the Vatican has it that Popes change their names from their baptismal name after their election. The first act of the new Pope, immediately after accepting his canonical election as Supreme Pontiff and before fulfilling other obligations, is the choice …