Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Friday expressed solidarity with Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the South American country, causing heavy casualties and widespread damage to property and infrastructure. In a post on social media platform X, Museveni said he hoped ongoing search and rescue …

BOSTON, United States | Xinhua | It was billed as a battle between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. In the end, neither found the scoresheet as Ousmane Dembele produced a first-half hat-trick in France’s 4-1 win over Norway in Boston. The result secured France top spot in Group I and …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has launched its 5th National Public Relations Symposium, set to take place on July 3, 2026 at Golf Course Hotel in Kampala, as the body marks 50 years of advancing the public relations profession in the country. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mastercard has expanded its global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com, to Africa, giving cardholders around the world access to a curated collection of unforgettable travel experiences across some of the continent’s most iconic destinations. The new Priceless Africa platform showcases experiences in South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,203 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 321 deaths, since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, according to the latest report released Friday by the country’s public health authorities. According to the report, 148 patients have recovered, …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | At least 93 female suspects escaped from the City Hall Court holding facility on Thursday afternoon after they were allegedly freed before they could be produced in court to answer various criminal charges. The women had been arrested earlier in the day during a joint …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in a speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday that he would resign as leader of the ruling Labour Party, while remaining prime minister until his successor is chosen. His resignation follows a rapid collapse in support inside Labour, …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | ‎‎Last month – May 2026 – experienced some reactions in the financial market, with banks slightly reducing their interest rates while treasury bond yields also fell. ‎‎‎‎As was the case for April 2026, interest rates registered varying trends in response to the Central Bank Rate …

Mbale, Uganda | URN | The Umukuka III of Bugisu, Jude Mike Mudoma, has met with the 26 Bamasaba clan heads, known as Bebikuka, to discuss preparations for the official launch of the 2026 Imbalu circumcision season. The meeting held on Wednesday at the Bugisu Cultural Institution headquarters in Mutoto brought …

Kyegegwa, Uganda | URN | Every morning at 5 a.m., Habibu Sanyu begins a journey that determines how her school day will unfold. The Senior Three student at Mpara Secondary School walks eight kilometres to school, often arriving late, tired, and missing the first lessons. Sanyu says the long walk …