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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urchick says that peace is possible in all countries and that this is of great importance to the Rotary Organization. Urchick was speaking during a Peace Symposium at Makerere University, where a group of students graduated from the …

  CAIRO | Xinhua | In a region where turmoil has long been the norm, the cascade of events in the Middle East in 2024 has nevertheless shocked the world due to its intensity and complexity. The Israel-Palestine conflict entered the second year, leaving Gaza stranded in a dire humanitarian …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As thousands of Christians gathered in prayer on Christmas Day, leaders in Arua City emphasized the importance of peace, love, and security during the holiday season. Given the city’s ethnic and religious diversity, both religious and security leaders urged the community to celebrate peacefully …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | On this UN World Science Day for Peace and Development, the theme “Why Science Matters: Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures” invites us to reflect on the vital role of science in our everyday lives, particularly in tackling global challenges such as climate change, public health, and …

“African voices, African insights, and African participation must be brought to bear across the council’s deliberations and actions,” the UN chief said. UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the United Nations Security Council to ensure the council’s “full …

MOGADISHU, Somalia | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday lauded the invaluable contribution of women peacekeepers in the mission and across the globe to peace and security. The African Union Special Representative for Somalia and head of ATMIS, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, recognized the importance of …

Fighting will not end peace talks but partition COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When President Yoweri Museveni received a delegation from the Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council recently, he told them to stop fighting their rival, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seek peace through dialogue. …

How Netanyahu and Hamas have worked hand-in-glove to undermine the peace process in the Middle East THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Israel’s genocidal bombing of Gaza continues with merciless impunity. Thousands of innocent children are being bombed in their homes, in hospitals and restaurants. Meanwhile, Western leaders, who spent most …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen here on Friday. China and Ethiopia are good brothers going through thick and thin, good friends …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Calls for peace and unity in the Northern Region including Karamoja dominated the ordination of priests and a deacon at Gulu Archdiocese Catholic Church in Gulu City. Four deacons and one seminarian from Gulu Archdiocese were on Saturday ordained priests and deacons respectively from Gulu …