Gaza | Xinhua | The next of kin of the commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, were killed during an Israeli airstrike in the south of the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian outlet reported on Wednesday. An Israeli warplane targeted the house of the brother …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC has closed the files of 18 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP Party reported missing in the period from 2020 to 2023. These were part of a list of 30 persons the commission recieved from the NUP Secretariat and …

Africa is to gain additional seats on the influential boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, elevating the region’s clout in global finance governance. This comes as African nations look to carve out space to act with greater agency and self-determination, both in continental and world affairs. …

LED lighing is helping marketers make sales during the night-time SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | In St. Balikuddembe Market, Kampala, while the day winds down, Ssemwogerere Andrew digs into a bale of rubber shoes, determined to secure a last-minute sale. The market’s history hasn’t always been this forgiving for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of researchers have embarked on a new study in which they will develop a digital tool to help farmers conduct forecasts to enable them make informed decisions on when to plant and make other decisions on the farm. The researchers who are …

Jerusalem, Israel | X inhua |  The following are the latest developments related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The death toll and injuries from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have risen to 687 and 3,726, respectively, according to the latest update by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Monday. The Palestinian …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC Katonga faction headed by the Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has criticized High Court Judge Musa Ssekaana for mistreating them when they appeared before him seeking an interim order stopping the delegates’ conference of the Najjanankumbi faction. Last week …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vicar General of Kasana Luwero Diocese has cautioned candidates against solely relying on prayers as a magic formula for success in their upcoming examinations. This year’s examinations are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 16th, with candidates sitting for the Uganda Certificate of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Africa Uganda (BOA) is investigating the source and motives behind a number of letters circulating about deposit management at the bank. The letters posted on various social media sites point to a number of incidents deemed unprofessional and illegal, allegedly committed by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons who were expelled from Tanzania’s Kagera region as undocumented migrants have petitioned the East African Court of Justice for a declaration that the actions of the governments of Uganda and Tanzania contravene the treaty for the establishment of the East African Community. The …