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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with logistical support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has completed phase two drawdown, which involved reducing the troop count by 3000 soldiers. ATMIS transferred seven Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala ordered the Uganda Law Society to stick to their Election Regulations 2016 when selecting representatives on boards, committees or commissions of its different statutory bodies. This was after one of the members, Steven Kalali dragged …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, flagged off a feasibility study in its bid to improve the water supply and sanitation situation in three cities including Fort Portal, Hoima, and Lira. The project will also bolster water supply in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a decisive initiative to tackle urban congestion and prioritize public safety, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, issued a compelling directive, ordering the prompt evacuation of all roadside vendors. While issuing this stringent directive on Friday at Uganda Media Center, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa directed the Ministry of Public Service to appraise Parliament on when it intends to lift the ban on public service recruitment. This is after Hon. Patrick Isingoma, the Member of Parliament for Hoima East City Division demanded a …

A fearless Ugandan politician who spoke her mind and challenged conventions OBITUARY | AILI MARI TRIPP | Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda’s longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Ogwal was regarded as a trailblazer, one of the strongest, most charismatic women leaders in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Friday 2nd February 2024 met the party’s parliamentary caucus at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the Members of Parliament discussed the Rationalization of Government …

As Tshisekedi secures his second term Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | When President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was on Jan.20, sworn-in for his second five-year term, he said he was aware of the expectations of the Congolese people. During his campaign, Tshisekedi promised to create more jobs, resuscitate the economy …

Speakers at inaugural Italy-Africa Summit demand treatment as equals NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s call for “a new Italian partnership with Africa” has been put under tough scrutiny by analysts with some calling it a design for a new form of colonialism. On Jan. 29 …

Fears over continued fighting as Gen. Burhan rubbishes IGAD talks COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Sudanese Army Commander-in-Chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has once again put President Yoweri Museveni in a quandary. On Jan.30, just as a 14-day window for direct talks between Gen. Burhan and his challenger for the presidency …