WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States is canceling all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and suspending the issuance of new ones. The action comes after South Sudan’s transitional government failed to accept the return of …

LONDON, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | A meeting of the Manchester clubs is our Match of the Week, as United host City at Old Trafford on the late afternoon of Sunday 6 April 2025. Match background This Manchester derby has unusually low stakes for these two heavyweight clubs: The Red …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7:12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who used …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On March 29, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, 18 years old took home the iKon Award Rising Star accolade for her debut performance in the TV series Crossroads. Although Iradukunda is still pursuing her studies, she has passionately delved …

ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls, especially those in secondary schools, have been challenged to acquire skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to help solve challenges in their communities. This call was made during the International Girls in ICT Day 2025 commemoration at Muni National Teachers College in …

Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities have pointed fingers at politicians for fueling renewed violence in the long-running Apaa land conflict between the Madi and Acholi communities. This follows a resurgence of attacks in the disputed area on March 27, 2025. Major General Felix Busizoori, the Commander of …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool moved closer to winning this season’s Premier League title without kicking a ball on Saturday after Arsenal was held to a 1-1 draw away to Everton. The draw means Liverpool now needs just 11 points from eight matches, starting with Sunday’s match away to …

The U.S. administration’s protectionist policies have caused significant uncertainty. OPINION | Elbrus Mamedov |  The Trump administration has relentlessly pursued protectionist policies that have destabilized global trade. The term “tariff neocolonialism” aptly captures how the United States leverages tariffs to suppress equitable development in the Global South. The administration’s embrace of …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda, a subsidiary of the pan-African financial services leader Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, has partnered with digital payments provider SurePay to introduce a revolutionary school fee payment system. The collaboration aims to provide a free, secure, and efficient platform for schools, parents, and students …

MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Rose Mary Akol alias Lady Kuku, a female artist in Karamoja is on remand in Kotido Prisons for allegedly neglecting her two- year- old son. Lady Kuku was taken to Kotido Grade One Magistrate’s Court on Friday after spending two nights at Kotido Central …