OPINION | WILLINGTON BESSONG OJONG | Today, April 25, is World Veterinary Day. As the world marks this important day under the theme “Veterinarians – Guardians of Food and Health,” the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joins Uganda and the global community in celebrating veterinarians as indispensable actors …
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Agago, Uganda | URN | Teachers at Kotomor Seed Secondary School have laid down their tools protesting a seven-month delay in salary payments. The affected teachers, who assumed duty in September 2025, say they have stopped teaching and all related professional duties with immediate effect until their salaries are paid …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | Riyadh is investing in African agricultural production and export infrastructure in a bid to boost its food security amid global political shocks, writes Harry Clynch. The countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which face an arid climate, limited arable land, and persistent water shortages, …
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Despite vast agricultural potential, Africa still imports billions of dollars’ worth of food and depends heavily on food aid. Dr. Meshack Malo is the Deputy Regional Representative for Africa at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and explains both the challenges and why technology and youth will determine whether …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Africa Supply Chain Confederation says the continent is bracing for rising fuel and food prices following the escalating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical global oil transit route has been partially blocked due to the war in Iran. Ronald Mlalazi, the Confederation’s …
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COMMENT | GEORGE ILEBO | Since time immemorial, forests have been a vital pillar for human sustenance. Covering about 32% of the Earth’s land surface, or about 4.14 billion hectares, forests provide critical ecosystem services, including food, medicine, fresh water, air purification, and climate regulation, among others. These ecosystems …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Finance Trust Bank donated food and household supplies worth about Shs 10 million to support vulnerable children at Noah’s Ark Children’s Village, Uganda, as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The donation included staple foods such as posho, rice, beans and groundnuts, as …
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CAIRO | Xinhua | The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is sending shockwaves across the globe and affecting multiple sectors. As attacks between the warring sides continue, shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global transport chokepoint, has been heavily disrupted. Beyond the energy …
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dfcu highlights its dedicated Food and Agriculture Unit, which delivers value chain financing tailored to crop cycles, livestock production and agribusiness expansion needs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has reinforced its position as a leading financier of agribusiness at the Harvest Money Expo 2026, using the platform …
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JUBA | Xinhua | South Sudan is set to face profound economic and humanitarian challenges due to dwindling donor assistance and humanitarian funding, according to two new reports released by the World Bank on Thursday. “Official development assistance coming from other countries into South Sudan in 2025 was half the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
