WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday agreed to “a partial ceasefire against energy” between Russia and Ukraine. The phone call came one day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir …
Read More »URA commissions new bonded warehouse at Malaba border
TORORO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has officially commissioned a new bonded warehouse at the Malaba border in Tororo District to handle cargo congestion, expedite clearance, and boost revenue collection. The warehouse, built by Tan Investments, can accommodate up to 1,000 trucks and is expected to …
Read More »Appellate court enhances jail term for sodomy convict to 33 years
MASAKA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has enhanced a jail sentence for a sodomy convict to 33 years in prisons up from the 32 initially granted. A panel of the Court Appeal comprising Justices Hellen Obura, Christopher Gashirabake, and Eva Luswata on Wednesday dismissed an appeal …
Read More »3 NFA officials arrested for Mabira forest destruction
JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least three officials from the National Forestry Authority (NFA) have been apprehended over their alleged involvement in the destruction of Mabira Forest. The arrested officials include Joseph Ecima, a Forest Supervisor of the Namulaba Beat of Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR), along with …
Read More »MultiChoice Uganda, UCC launch regional film competitions and filmmaker workshops
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay TV entertainment has in partnership with the communications regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and other partners, launched the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) Regional competitions and training sessions across three regions in Uganda. These competitions and accompanying workshops, …
Read More »Court orders interpol to arrest ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued an order directing the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde from whichever country he is hiding and bring him back home to face trial on charges of insulting the …
Read More »Uganda’s mpox cases reach 4,342, death toll rises to 31
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has reached 4,342, with 31 deaths reported since the outbreak was declared in the East African country eight months ago, the Ugandan Ministry of Health said Tuesday. A total of 25 new cases were recorded in …
Read More »World half marathon record holder Kiplimo eyes his best in London
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s star athlete Jacob Kiplimo has vowed to bring out his best when he runs in the TCS London Marathon. The TCS London Marathon, which will attract the top world runners in both the women and men categories, will take place on April 27, 2025. …
Read More »Residents cut off man’s hands over coffee theft
Kassanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kassanda are investigating an attempted murder incident resulting from mob justice in Kassanda District. According to Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, the incident occurred in Kalagala Village, where the victim, identified as 40-year-old Ssengima Bosco, a casual worker and resident of Katikandegeya …
Read More »Angola confirms DRC-M23 peace talks canceled due to “force majeure”
LUANDA, Angola | Xinhua | Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, originally set for Tuesday, were called off due to “reasons and circumstances of force majeure,” the Angolan Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday. In the statement, Angola also pledged to …
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