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Banjul, Gambia | AFP | Hundreds of Gambians marched Saturday in the outskirts of the capital Banjul, demanding justice for sweeping rights abuses and murder they suffered under former dictator Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule. Jammeh ruled Gambia with an iron fist but fled in January 2017 after losing a presidential election …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Management of the fast-changing communication landscape in Uganda will have a bearing on the country’s democracy. “A free communication landscape should contribute to a more informed polity. Such a polity should then be better equipped to hold their representatives accountable,” said Professor Monica Chibita on …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Harry Maguire as Manchester United’s new captain less than six months after his £80 million ($104 million) move from Leicester. Maguire will take over as skipper from Ashley Young, who is expected to complete his move to Inter Milan on …

Sandringham, United Kingdom | AFP |  Queen Elizabeth II has issued a statement in which she has agreed to support her grandson Prince Harry. FULL STATEMENT  Today my family had very constructive discussions on the future of my grandson and his family. My family and I are entirely supportive of …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Prince Harry’s wife Meghan has returned to Canada following the couple’s bombshell announcement that they were quitting their frontline royal duties, it emerged Friday, as the monarch held urgent talks with her family to resolve the crisis. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Kyandondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as Bobi Wine has said he’s going to reschedule his consultation program for his presidential bid.  Speaking to journalists at his offices in Kamwokya hours after a meeting with the Police leadership and the Electoral …

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Mikel Arteta got off to an underwhelming start as Arsenal manager with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth as Chelsea slumped to another shock home reverse, losing 2-0 to Southampton, on Boxing Day. Carlo Ancelotti had a more positive impact on his Everton bow as Dominic …

✳ Everton 1 Burnley 0 ✳ Chelsea 0 Southampton 2 ✳ Bournemouth 1 Arsenal 1   Arteta’s Arsenal off to a slow start as Chelsea falter again at home London, United Kingdom | AFP | Mikel Arteta got off to an underwhelming start as Arsenal manager with a 1-1 draw at …

Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  At least five people have been confirmed dead and three others injured in an accident that occurred along the Masaka-Mbarara highway today evening. The accident occurred at Kyabbogo Village, in Kingo Sub-County when a speeding registration number UAU 523M  heading to Kampala from Mbarara rammed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Professor Ronald Kakungulu-Mayambala, a lecturer at the School of Law has excused himself from the hearings of Dr Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi’s case, currently before the Staff Appeals Tribunal.   This follows a request by Esther Kabinga, a legal officer at Makerere University. Associate Professor Mayambala is …