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    SPECIAL REPORT | For nine decades, the Uganda Virus Research Institute has hunted pathogens, helped uncover viruses that would shake the world, and built a reputation far beyond Uganda. As it turns 90 and assumes a new regional role, its scientists say the next challenge is more ambitious: …

  NANCHANG | Xinhua |  For more than 2,000 years, kiln fires have burned in China’s Jingdezhen, transforming humble clay into exquisite works of art. This is no ordinary city. Situated in a corner of east China’s Jiangxi Province, the world-renowned “porcelain capital” has long been the heart of Chinese …

  SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This trial has had its fair share of accusations of “trial by ambush” due to lack of timely disclosure; with the defense constantly complaining that the …

  Cross Examination of Orthopedic Surgeon Abruptly Ends on a Contentious Note; Matter Resumes in September.   SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** The prosecution met a witness who refused to answer to …

  The proposed refinery in Lamu is the company’s first effort to export the industrial model behind its Lagos refinery, potentially providing a blueprint for replicating large-scale African industrial projects across multiple countries.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Dangote Industries is attempting to replicate the industrial model behind its …

  SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Justice Rosette Comfort Kania has rejected the prosecution’s attempts to block defense witnesses, citing fair trial considerations under the constitution of the republic. The prosecution had …

    Analysts have said the decision by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to appoint experienced and relatively cautious figures to key economic and security posts indicates an effort to reassure financial markets, contain divisions within the ruling Labour Party and avoid an abrupt break with the previous government.   …

    DNA Evidence Cannot Prove who Fired the Killer Gun: Defense DNA Forensics Expert agrees with the Prosecution’s DNA Forensics Expert   SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Yesterday, just after 2:30 …

Uganda has spent the past two decades strengthening agricultural research, building seed systems and investing in institutions that support farmers. Yet as scientists, policymakers, agribusiness leaders and development partners gathered in Kampala to celebrate the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa – AGRA’s 20th anniversary, one question dominated the …

  How a crook weaved his way into the confidence of President Yoweri Museveni and is now wreaking havoc in the security institutions of state   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM | He calls himself a brigadier general in the UPDF. He introduces himself to people as a Senior …