A hit reality TV show that began as a cheeky local adaptation of the U.S dating show The Bachelor has morphed into a national obsession in Ethiopia, blending dating drama with unflinching explorations of female agency, generational divides, and a nation’s quiet gender revolt. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …
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Eneles Zhou’s five children have sickle cell disease. Her daily routine is a fight against pain, infection and a broken health care system Zvishavane, Zimbabwe | Global Press Journal Zimbabwe | Morning light slants through the window as Eneles Zhou inspects two of her children. They’re wrapped in blankets. Despite March’s typically warm …
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Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The approach draws lessons from South Africa’s success in attracting global filmmakers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana is borrowing a page from South Africa’s cinematic playbook and strategically deploying film-friendly policies to …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | After branding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a “major loser” and suggesting he might oust him, U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday, stating he had “no intention of firing” Powell. Trump’s about-face came after U.S. stocks and the dollar took another dive …
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The West African nation is shaking up its gold sector with bold reforms aimed at keeping more wealth at home. But can it sustain investor confidence while tightening the screws on foreign miners? SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mali is playing a high-stakes game with its gold sector, shaking …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Kazoora, the former Kasahari County Member of Parliament disliked rank of major despite having been part of the National Resistance Army (NRA) fighters. John Kazoora’s only rank in the National Resistance Army was that of Major. He never got promoted even when the NRA …
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Uganda Exports 🇺🇬 🟡Feb 2024 🔵2025 Feb Coffee $82.56m $167m Cocoa $25.98m $68.7m Tobacco $2.89m $17.05m Minerals $268.88m $318.71 NEWS ANALYSIS | NEBERT RUGADYA | Uganda’s …
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VATICAN NEWS: With Pope Francis’ passing, we recall his unforgettable efforts that contributed to friendship and dialogue between Christians and people of all religions. Vatican, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | The first visit of a Pope to the Arabian Peninsula and to Iraq; his dear friendship with Rabbi Abraham Skorka …
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Attracting ‘proper’ mining companies could bring peace, say experts COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Barrick Gold Corporation was until 2019 the largest mining company in the world. With operating revenue of US$12.922 billion (Uganda’s GDP is about US$50 billion), Barrick Gold is the kind of mining company that experts think …
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Study models how going electric could save lives Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Data collected by Makerere University Kampala scientists from a network of over 45 AirQo monitors in Kampala since 2018 indicates that overall, the city areas particulate matter levels are about five times over World Health Organisation guidelines. …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
