MEXICO CITY | Xinhua | In a clip of interview released on Friday, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali exposed what he said is the hypocrisy of BBC and western countries against developing countries over the issue of climate change. “Are you and your system in the pockets of those who destroyed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Reach A Hand Uganda – a youth-centred non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs, and Sauti Plus Media Hub – a full-service social behavioural change communication agency – has unveiled a partnership with two Nigerian production houses – Sozo Films and Ramsey Films – …

COMMENT | CHRIS PATTEN | A few weeks ago, I was invited by several churches in and around Oxford to participate in a full-day meeting they had organized to welcome Hong Kong émigrés and their families to the area. Nearly all attendees were beneficiaries of the visa scheme introduced by the …

From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent’s politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA’s first female Secretary General, a new generation …

COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandans aged 60 years and above are the unhappiest segment of our society, according to the latest World Happiness Report. These are people who have lived through all of the country’s tumultuous regimes, from Obote One, Idi Amin, Obote Two, and now President Yoweri Museveni. …

Best TV Drama: “Damalie” Best Actress in a TV Series: Doreen Mirembe for her stellar performance in “Damalie” Best Actor in a TV Series: Symon Base for his remarkable portrayal in “Prestige” Best Music in a TV Series: Sanyu for the captivating soundtrack of “Abubakar Isiko” Best Reality TV Show: …

  Katakwi, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  In a bid to safeguard food security and livelihoods in flood-prone areas of Uganda, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing a project focused on early warning and anticipatory action. With a specific focus on vulnerable communities residing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Sheikh Shaban Mubaje has called upon the Muslim community to work and carry on investment opportunities in the country to live a meaningful life. Mubaje made the remarks at the handover of iftar food items donated by Diamond Trust Bank to the leadership of …

  Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has started Arabic and Chinese courses to enable soldiers to effectively communicate with their counterparts from countries speaking the two dialects. The new courses have been launched at the Military Intelligence School in Nakasongola district. Maj Gen …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has ordered the deportation of a Portuguese National Carlos Alberto De Almeida Costa after finding him guilty of marrying a minor. The deportation was one of the three punishments endorsed by Justice Dr …