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Nyege-Nyege Festival: 35 detained

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region confirmed  the detention of 35 suspects arrested for their involvement in various criminal behavior during the Nyege-Nyege festival held from November 9th to 12th, 2023. The suspects have been screened and are currently held at Jinja City’s Nalufenya police …

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Afreximbank announces $1-billion African Film Fund

The sector faces several challenges, including limited access to financing and copyright infringement due to weak copyright laws, enforcement mechanisms and a lack of awareness Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, is working on the establishment of a US$1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 …

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Africa’s creatives converge in Nairobi

The inaugural Africa No Filter Summit, held in Nairobi, was a captivating rendezvous for the continent’s creatives. Over three days, this remarkable event showcased the ingenious strategies employed by Africans, especially youths, to counter stereotypes and reshape an empowered narrative for the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nairobi’s …

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NYEGE NYEGE: Deputy Police chief assures on security

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Geoffrey Katsigazi has reassured the general public of maximum security despite recent terror alerts issued by the United Kingdom and the United States governments. Early this week the UK and US issued travel advisories cautioning their nationals against …

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