ULAANBAATAR | TASS | Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to Mongolia has been completed, the Kremlin’s Telegram channel has said. The Russian leader flew to Ulan Bator the day before. On Tuesday he held talks with the Mongolian leadership, took part in celebrations on the occasion of the 85th …
Read More »CID, DPP make joint plan ahead of 2026 election
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Law enforcement agencies, specifically the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), have joined forces to combat election-related crimes ahead of the 2026 general elections. Addressing a joint press conference at CID Headquarters in Kibuli on Tuesday, …
Read More »Ugandan Olympian set ablaze by Kenyan boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, Boy Friend Hospitalized After Petrol Attack Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei is battling for her life at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital following a domestic dispute that escalated into a petrol attack by her boyfriend Nickson Marangach. Marangach also got burnt in the attack and …
Read More »Kigali hosts pivotal roundtable on Africa’s fertilizer and soil health action plan
African Stakeholders and Experts Unite in Kigali to Chart a Path for Sustainable Agriculture Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kigali this week is the epicentre of Africa’s agricultural transformation as experts, policymakers, and private sector leaders gatherfor a critical roundtable on the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan …
Read More »Xi’s green vision drives northeast China’s revitalization
CHANGCHUN, | Xinhua | As scorching summer heat grips much of China, the country’s northeast has emerged as a popular sightseeing destination with cool weather and breathtaking views of lush mountains and lucid waters. Encompassing Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces and part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the …
Read More »Chaos as China Town Super Store fails to open today after Monday bomb scare
Kampala, Uganda | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Thousands of anxious potential shoppers have today been disappointed after waiting since morning for the reopening of China Town Super Store at the former Game Stores in Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda. A voice on megaphone announced at 1:33pm announced that the security scanners at the …
Read More »Why it is absurd to accuse China of practising ‘neocolonialism’ in Africa
“Western countries often prioritize the promotion of their values and systems” while China’s aid is often tailored to the needs of the recipient countries. BEIJING | Chen Wangqi -Xinhua | As cooperation between China and African countries deepens and their ties grow closer, some Western nations have been hyping …
Read More »Presidents Ruto, Xi Jinping meet in Beijing
Beijing, China | THE STAR KENYA & XINHUA | President William Ruto and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in China. The meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China today. It came ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit. During …
Read More »National Cement Company hails Digital Tax Stamps for combating counterfeits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Cement Company has praised Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) for their effectiveness in tackling the issue of counterfeit cement in the market. Introduced in 2019, DTS is a measure designed to digitize tax administration, aiming to prevent revenue leakages, particularly in …
Read More »Trump, Harris provide few details on economic policies so close to elections
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Roughly two months before the U.S. elections, neither of the two presidential candidates has outlined an overarching policy that would address crucial economic problems of the country. LACK OF POLICY DETAILS The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is tight, …
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