PARIS | TASS |  Gabriel Attal has been named France’s new Prime Minister, the BFMTV television channel reported. According to the TV channel, Education Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, will replace Elisabeth Borne, who had served as France’s Prime Minister since May 2022, after she was dismissed by President Emmanuel Macron …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda will host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, a forum of 120 member states from 15 to 20 January 2024, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. Most delegates will fly in through the newly refurbished Entebbe Airport. SELECT …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic Clock Tower at Queen’s Way, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The original monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have been remanded to Luzira Prison by the Kampala Capital City Authority – City Hall Court on charges of aggravated robbery following the demolition of a private residence in Ntinda. The accused are Julius Lukwago, Hussein Kato, Peter Okello, Umar Kateregga (driver), …

 Innovative cement technologies that cut emissions and utilise local materials are entering Africa, where the green cement market is forecast to hit $867.9 million in four years. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s green cement market is poised for rapid growth as new technologies and investors seek to tap …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero Chief Administrative Officer has directed five head teachers to refund over sh24 million allocated under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program. It follows the failure of the affected teachers to account for the funds disbursed under the third and fourth quarters of the 2022/23 …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jude Mike Mudoma, Umukuka III the cultural leader of the Bamasaaba has strongly denounced the practice of conducting circumcision rituals before the official launch in August. He expressed his displeasure during the Umukuuka III Cup, Bugisu inter-county tournament’s finale held at the Mbale City Stadium …

  COMMENT | IAN BURUMA |  Claudine Gay, Harvard University’s first Black female president, was forced to resign after weeks of pressure to step down. But everyone involved in the controversy that pushed her out looks bad. The ostensible reason for her ouster was sloppy academic writing – mostly the …

As more countries tear up visa requirements, major African markets are beginning to record rising numbers in Intra-Africa tourism, a trend expected to extend through 2024. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to …

ABUJA | Xinhua |  Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Monday suspended Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, over a controversy about a recent financial transaction made by her office. The suspension took immediate effect, to allow for a thorough investigation by an anti-graft agency, presidential spokesman Ajuri …