Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has advised the family of Sheikh Twaha Kakande, who has been missing for a month, to officially file a report with the police in order to initiate an investigation into his alleged abduction. Sheikh Kakande from Masjid Taquwah Kisenyi-Mengo was …

The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) attracted some 3,500 global exhibitors from 129 countries and regions. It saw a total of 80.01 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. SHANGHAI | Xinhua |  Thousands of companies from across the world have …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has stepped up registration of coffee farmers and urged local government leaders to help raise awareness as part of the country’s effort to comply with European Union sustainability regulations. The appeal was made during a key stakeholders’ …

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | After decades ‘sheltering’ in what was originally St Peter’s College Chapel in Nyangole, Tororo Archdiocese will mark the 10th anniversary of Dr Emmanuel Obbo as Archbishop by starting to build a new cathedral. Archbishop Dr Obbo revealed the cathedral news that excited Christians, on …

Trade, aid, security COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | As it became clear that Donald Trump had landed the US presidency for the second time, leaders from across Africa began tweeting their congratulations. “Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you”, wrote Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, eyeing a diplomatic …

  PORT SUDAN | Xinhua | The Sudanese government on Saturday denied U.S. accusations of blocking humanitarian aid delivery to those affected by the country’s armed conflict. In a statement, Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), a governmental body that manages humanitarian work, said the accusations made by U.S. Special Envoy …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians based in Kampala have finalized preparations for the 2024 Pastoral Visit of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Tororo, Dr Emmanuel Obbo. Tororo Archdiocese Development Association of the Laity (TADAL) officials spent Saturday morning at St Kizito’s Secondary School in Bugolobi, ensuring all is …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After two years talking and discussing, Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country’s Consulate in Mombasa have this year decided to give their Kenyan counterparts, real life experience of what The Pearl of Africa offers. “At the beginning of the partnership with …

UTB embarks on Explore Uganda campaign on Expedia Group Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has launched a fresh new campaign dubbed “Uniquely Yours” to promote the country’s iconic sustainable tourist experiences including gorilla tracking, bird watching and adventure tourism activities. Uganda Tourism Board has eyes particularly on the lucrative core source …

Kazo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people in Kazo district are hospitalized after consuming meat suspected to be contaminated with anthrax. Dr Andrew Oguta, the team leader District Anthrax Task Committee said during a sensitization meeting at the town council headquarters on Thursday that five people had been put …