LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Diogo Jota scored a 57th-minute goal to see Liverpool win the Merseyside derby 1-0 against Everton and retain a 12-point lead in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota’s goal after Luis Diaz’s back-heel was enough to beat a well-organized defense and leave Arne Slot’s side …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the official launch of the immunization exercise at Booma Grounds in Apac district in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to continue supporting regional & global initiatives aimed at building a safer and more transparent financial system. Museveni’s message delivered by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja at the official opening of the 49th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money …

RIO DE JANEIRO | Xinhua | Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has urged the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to pursue Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola for the national team’s vacant manager’s post. Guardiola has repeatedly denied speculation linking him to the Selecao, and in November last year signed a two-year contract …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The new Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. James Musinguzi has been urged to ensure adequate handling of human-wildlife conflicts. The call was made by the outgoing UWA Executive Director, John Samuel Mwandah as he handed over the instruments of the office where …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi, the Luwero Muslim District Chairperson, has refused to attend his impeachment hearings over his opposition to the re-election of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda. Luwero District Khadi, Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja, summoned Ndawula to appear before the hearings scheduled for …

SUKHUM | TASS |  Badra Gunba, who was voted president of Abkhazia on March 2, has officially been inaugurated as the leader of the republic. The swearing-in ceremony was held in Sukhum at the state assembly hall, a TASS on-site correspondent reported. “I swear to the entire multiethnic nation of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbert Anderson Burora, the former Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Rubaga Division, and Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among have failed to settle the hate speech case out of court. This now paves the way for the case to go into a full …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Thanks to the United States, “tariff” has become one of the top buzzwords in international politics. In rapid succession, the White House has announced 25 percent tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum, slapped additional tariffs on Chinese imports and threatened reciprocal tariffs against all …

MUKONO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 300,000 university students have benefited from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Career Expo, according to Managing Director Patrick Ayota. Ayota made the remarks at the launch of the 15th edition of the NSSF Career Expo on April 1, which was held at …