Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Thursday honored the outgoing Ugandan soldiers for their contribution to peace and stability efforts in the country. The Uganda ATMIS contingent commander, Keith Katungi, lauded the outgoing battle group for conducting offensive operations against al-Shabab terrorists and …

  Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A police officer attached to Field Force Unit (FFU) department in Kisoro has been arrested for allegedly shooting an Indian businessman to death. The officer identified as Eliod Gumizamu, attached to the Nyakabande refugee transit centre is alleged to have shot and injured Patel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is intending to borrow 1.73 trillion Shillings to finance the country’s development and infrastructure budget for the current financial year. Uganda Radio Network has learnt that the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija has already submitted to Parliament a formal request to borrow money …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that various countries around the world are choosing not to succumb to Washington’s demands despite pressure. “Previously, only a few countries could afford to argue with America, and this seemed almost like a sensation,” Putin said at the plenary session …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Waragi has announced its sponsorship of Ugandan comedy through several comedy shows that will run across the country for the foreseeable future. The announcement was made by Uganda Breweries Limited’s Brand Manager Mainstream Spirits, Hillary Baguma, during a press conference at Arcadia Suites Hotel. …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has called for an end to sanctions against Zimbabwe. In a press statement released Wednesday evening, Mahamat said he once again renews the longstanding AU demand for the immediate and unconditional lifting of sanctions …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed with costs an application in which four Makerere University students wanted an interim order restraining the institution from continuing to enforce its decision to suspend the students’ leadership. The students are: Joshua Muhwezi, Shamim Nambassa, Kelvin Joshua Luyombya, …

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday the spread of the Ebola virus beyond the epicenter in central Uganda is concerning and needs concerted efforts to contain. “Ebola control in urban areas can be complex and requires coordinated and sustained …

Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Lamwo district are concerned about the delayed completion of rehabilitation works at Agoro irrigation scheme. Nancy Achora, the Lamwo District Woman MP, says that parliament approved the allocation of funds to complete the rehabilitation of Agoro irrigation scheme this financial year, but she …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders across Karamoja sub region have embarked on campaigns against bush burning among the pastoralists to save the worsening environmental situation. Karamoja region is currently dry and pastoralists have resorted to burning bushes to clear space for rat hunting, killing ticks and to allow fresh …