GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court have convened a sitting at Gulu High Court to hear the opinions of assessors on the trial of former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. The session that was held on Friday is …

KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | People in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). FIGHTING AGAINST ADF In Cantine, a village in …

Placings of athletics men’s 10,000m final at Paris Olympics 1. Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda , 26:43.14 OR 🥇 2. Berihu Aregawi, Ethiopia , 26:43.44 🥈 3. Grant Fisher, United States , 26:43.46 SB 🥉 4. Mohammed Ahmed, Canada, 26:43.79 SB 5. Benard Kibet, Kenya, 26:43.98 PB 6. Yomif Kejelcha, Ethiopia, 26:44.02 7. Selemon Barega, …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Friday announced the detection of two cases of mpox imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the western district of Kasese. The cases were among six suspected infections in Mpondwe and Bwera, towns bordering the DRC, according to Henry …

SACRAMENTO, The United States | Xinhua | A groundbreaking study revealed that a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than experienced doctors. Published on Sunday in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the research showed that this new test could revolutionize diagnosing Alzheimer’s, making it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. Nguema is in Uganda for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni. Nguema was accompanied by the First Lady of …

Düsseldorf patient’s story inspires hope ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | The world eagerly awaits the day when we can announce a cure for HIV. Reports now indicate that this day may be near. Several individuals have been cured of HIV around the world, which raises several questions. HIV attacks the body’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to respond to allegations of the use of Uganda’s consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a casino. This follows media reports indicating that Uganda’s consulate building in Dubai, is …

One challenge is the `Hubert Humphrey dilemma`; how to appear loyal to Biden without being weighed down COMMENT | RICHARD HAASS | U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate this fall has transformed American politics. It caps a historic July in the United States, …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero District Chairman Erastus Kibirango this week found Kikube Church of Uganda Primary School almost empty during an impromptu visit to assess school infrastructure and attendance. It was reported that many learners were selling agricultural produce in markets instead of attending classes. The school …