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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has warned that sharp budget reductions for the 2026/2027 financial year threaten key commitments in education and sports, including teacher salary enhancement, preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Presenting the Sub-Programme Budget Framework Paper to the …

RIO DE JANEIRO | Xinhua |  World sport was this year marked by major title breakthroughs and tightly contested championship finishes. Here are some of the key moments: Football: PSG breakthrough and Club World Cup Club football in 2025 saw Paris Saint-Germain finally claim the European crown, while Chelsea triumphed …

FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | The world of sports is an arena where emotion and competition intertwine, providing moments of pure adrenaline and inspiration. For many, sports are not just a form of entertainment, but a passion that transcends the playing field. Whether you’re an avid soccer fan, a basketball …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speakers from the East African Community (EAC) legislatures have reaffirmed the growing value of sports, saying the annual EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games are becoming one of the bloc’s effective tools for strengthening regional cohesion and cooperation. In a joint statement at their meeting in Kampala …

GUANGZHOU | Xinhua | President Xi Jinping declared China’s 15th National Games open on Sunday, marking his fourth straight appearance at the opening ceremony of the nation’s top multi-sport competition. As China’s top leader, Xi has made it a priority to build the country into a sports powerhouse and promote …

Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alur Kingdom has called on couples preparing for marriage to undergo HIV testing as part of efforts to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence and promote healthier relationships within communities. The call was made during the MTN-Kopu P’min Ubimu 4th Edition held at …

Africa’s sports economy is no longer just about talent exports. The sector is growing into a robust industry attracting record investment from global brands, betting firms, and governments alike. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A surge in commercial partnerships, rising domestic investment, and growing audiences are driving noticeable growth …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jeane Byamugisha, CEO, Hotel Owners Association, summed up the mood in the country today: “Sports tourism—it’s time for it to shine.” She made the bold statement recently on The Podcast, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, which is a …

  Pope Leo XIV meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory, and stresses that “it’s the team,” not the individual players, which wins a championship.   Rome, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV met on Tuesday morning with members of SSC Napoli, the …

  Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & ISMAEL KIYONGA |  So many stories are told of what happens when sportspersons retire from their childhood passion; very little is actually done to change the story and bring back a smile to legends who gave their all to bring joy to their country. Instead, …