Tag Archives: 2025

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 15 people suffocated after a stampede at Pr Tom Mugerwa end of year prayers at Wankulukuku playground, Rubaga Division. In a message sent to Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) of Kampala by the Katwe Division Police team led by DPC David Kamugira, it …

Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis officially launched the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year on Tuesday evening by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in a ceremony on Christmas Eve. The symbolic act began a year-long celebration, which will run until January 6, 2026. The event occurred just before the …

Madi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of Madi West Nile Diocese has unveiled a UGX 14 Billion Budget for the year 2025. This is a significant growth up from the UGX 10 Billion this ending year. According to the Diocesan administrators, the priorities for next financial year are …

BUENOS AIRES, BRAZIL | TASS | Brazilian authorities have unveiled the new BRICS logo that will be used during the country’s 2025 chairmanship. The emblem is based on the kapok tree growing in the Amazon, painted in the colors of the national flags of the community’s states. “With colors based …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pre-Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has scheduled September 9, 2025, as the date for the commencement of the confirmation of charges hearing against fugitive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony. The hearing will be held in the absence of …

Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rengen Seed Secondary School is set to be operational by the 2025 academic year, with construction works expected to be completed by the end of December 2024. This development was confirmed by Paul Bertrand Logole, the Kotido District Engineer, who stated that the construction works …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named 28 players for Uganda’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Congo. At least 20 of the 28 players summoned are foreign-based players many of whom have been part of the Cranes setup …

MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Growth of world oil demand is forecast to average just below 1 mln barrels per day in 2024 and 2025, as subpar economic growth, greater efficiencies and vehicle electrification act as headwinds, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its July report. Consequently, the estimate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in December 2025 in Morocco. The tournament will begin on December 21, 2025, with the final match scheduled for January 18, 2026. The announcement was part …

ARUSHA, Tanzania | Xinhua | More than 1,000 delegates will participate in the 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2025 to be hosted by Tanzania on Match 5-7, 2025, organizers of the conference said Friday. The conference will be organized by the East African Community (EAC) secretariat and EAC …