BEIJING | Xinhua | The China-Africa friendship has withstood the test of changing international circumstances, demonstrating strong vitality, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday. For many years, China’s foreign minister has honored a diplomatic tradition by kicking off the year with a visit to Africa. “This consistency reflects …
Read More »German Chancellor Merz visits robot company during China trip
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Chinese humanoid robot company Unitree Robotics and watched boxing and martial arts performances of robots HANGZHOU | Xinhua | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class for a test ride in Beijing on Thursday morning, experiencing the intelligent assisted driving system during his …
Read More »Police officer accused of tampering with scene, body of late Katanga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Assistant Inspector of Police Emmanuel Elubu, who was charged with processing the scene of crime in the alleged murder of Henry Katanga, has been accused of tampering with the scene as well as the body of the deceased businessman. The accusations followed a cross-examination by …
Read More »COFFEE: Africa’s struggle against colonialism
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | In a cozy café nestled in Nairobi’s Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted and brewed under the focused gaze of a local barista. The bitterness transforms into something wondrous, a bright acidity blossoms, reminiscent of ripe, juicy tropical fruits. The …
Read More »Ugandans in Tz start ID registration ahead of May 27 kick-off
The Uganda High Commission in Dar takes off with ID registration as it hosts first diaspora convention in Tanzania to bolster national transformation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans in Dar es Salaam have become the first diaspora community to register for and renew national identification cards …
Read More »Ramaphosa keeps cool during Trump’s choreographed onslaught
Washington, US | BBC | Three months into Donald Trump’s second term, foreign leaders should be aware that a coveted trip to the Oval Office comes with the risk of a very public dressing down, often straying into attempts at provocation and humiliation. Wednesday’s episode with South Africa’s President Cyril …
Read More »How Pope Francis was buried
Vatican, Rome | THE INDEPENDENT & VATICAN NEWS | Pope Francis was buried in the side aisle of the Basilica of St Mary Major, between the Pauline Chapel, where his beloved icon of Our Lady ‘Salus Populi Romani’ is located, and the Sforza Chapel. The Pope is the first in over …
Read More »PROFIT: Absa Bank Uganda reports 22% growth
Financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024 show revenue climbs 15% to sh546 billion 🔴Highlights of Absa Bank Uganda 2024 Performance ✳ Profit After Tax: Increased by 22%, to UGX 178 billion. ✳ Revenue: A growth of 15.1%, driven by growth in customers, transactional activity, and credit support. ✳ Customer Loans: …
Read More »DR OKOTH: We want St Anthony Tororo to grow into a university teaching hospital
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Refurbishment of Tororo Archdiocese’s main hospital—St. Anthony in Tororo—has taken off in the past year, and efforts to raise its standard climax on Thursday when Speaker of Uganda’s parliament Anita Annet Among leads a grand fundraising at Hotel Africana. The full …
Read More »The likely future of UEDCL
How this well-structured and managed organization may turn into a political battlefield, leaving Ugandans in the dark THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | On Monday March 31, 2025, the Umeme concession will come to an end. Its assets will revert to their owner, UEDCL. It is possible UEDCL will manage the …
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