Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Joseph Antony Zziwa, the chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, expressed concern over the increasing incidents of violent homicides in the country, particularly those involving firearms. According to Bishop Zziwa, the loss of precious lives through brutal killings is a grave matter that cannot …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called upon member states to embrace the digitalization of nutritional data for enhanced surveillance, monitoring, and utilization by various institutions and policymakers within the communities. Speaking at the third technical workshop of the Learning Network on Nutrition (LENNS) …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja Diocese delivered a powerful message, urging Catholics to embrace their faith openly and without hesitation. During a mass commemorating the Martyrs’ Day, attended by devoted pilgrims from various backgrounds, Bishop Wamika emphasized the importance of expressing one’s beliefs to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint operation conducted by overt and covert security teams at the Catholic martyrs’ shrines in Namugongo has resulted in the arrest of 70 individuals involved in theft targeting exhausted pilgrims. Exploiting the vulnerable state of the pilgrims, the suspects took advantage of their sleep …

Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday pledged to improve the livelihood of Nigerians with more people-focused economic policies. Speaking at a meeting with governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, Tinubu also assured an upward review of the national …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors operating at Namugongo Martyrs shrines are reporting mixed fortunes as the number of pilgrims continues to increase. Those dealing in beverages, food, fruits, and a few selling clothes have reported making some money from the large influx of pilgrims visiting the Catholic Martyr’s shrine. …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez continues to insist that he wants Leo Messi to play for the club next season. Speaking to the El Mundo Deportivo newspaper, Xavi spoke about the Argentinean’s possible return to Barcelona, despite strong rumors that Messi will play in Saudi Arabia …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 30 pilgrims with life-threatening conditions have been swiftly transported to various hospitals from the Catholic martyr’s shrines. Prize Tayebwa, the manager of the Kampala West Red Cross Branch, reported that the affected pilgrims, predominantly women, were suffering from high blood pressure, anemia, and …

Florence, Italy | Xinhua | Kenyan Faith Kipyegon broke the women’s 1,500 meters world record at the Wanda Diamond League’s Golden Gala meeting in Florence, Italy on Friday. The 29-year-old world and Olympic champion refreshed Ethiopian Genzebe Dibaba’s record of three minutes and 50.07 seconds set in Monaco in 2015 by …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oxfam International has launched a three-year project called “Fair Recovery – Strengthened Civil Society and Media for Fiscal Justice” with the aim of improving tax collection in Tororo district. The project will be implemented by Osukuru United Women Network in Tororo and will be funded …