(2024-11-09). South Africa Shuts Border With Neighbor. orinocotribune.com At least two dozen people in Mozambique have been killed in clashes with police following an October vote, according to a human rights group |
(2024-11-09). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-11-09). Accelerating Africa's Green Energy Transition through collaboration. independent.co.ug 
Most African countries rely on fossil fuels for energy and export revenue. Yet, development finance institutions, including the World Bank, are pulling back on fossil fuel investments ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The eighth annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, held at Washington D.C.'s Four Seasons Hotel on October 26, highlighted the pressing need for African nations to balance …
(2024-11-09). Kenya Coast Tourism Conference to be held in Munyonyo for first time. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After two years talking and discussing, Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country's Consulate in Mombasa have this year decided to give their Kenyan counterparts, real life experience of what The Pearl of Africa offers. "At the beginning of the partnership with Kenya Coast tourism stakeholders, we …
(2024-11-09). Despite his release, El-Kadi has little hope in Algerian press. newarab.com 
"We can't call this a new beginning, as over 250 political detainees still languish in Al…
(2024-11-09). Maharashtra TET 2024 Admit Card Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released the Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have registered for MAHA TET 2024 on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in.
(2024-11-09). In Vermont, Where Almost Everyone Has Insurance, Many Can't Get Care. popularresistance.org On a warm autumn morning, Roger Brown walked through a grove of towering trees whose sap fuels his maple syrup business. He was checking for damage after recent flooding. But these days, his workers' health worries him more than his trees'. | The cost of Slopeside Syrup's employee health insurance premiums spiked 24% this year. Next year it will rise 14%. | The jumps mean less money to pay workers, and expensive insurance coverage that doesn't ensure employees can get care, Brown said. "Vermont is seen as the most progressive state, so how is healthcare here so screwed up?"
(2024-11-09). I stopped wearing the Star of David because it has become a symbol of supremacy and fascism. mondoweiss.net 
In October 2023, I proudly wore my Star of David necklace to an emergency rally for Gaza, but a year later I could no longer wear it. Israel has made it impossible to divorce this symbol from the unfathomable devastation carried out under its banner.
(2024-11-09). Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Meets President Maduro in Caracas, 17 Agreements Signed. orinocotribune.com As part of the High-Level Intergovernmental Commission (CIAN) between Russia and Venezuela, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro signed a series of agreements with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. | The high-level meeting took place at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, where Venezuela's President Maduro and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez were present alongside Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dimitri Chernyschenko and the Russian delegation to participate in the 18th meeting of the Venezuela-Russia High-Level Intergovernmental Commission (CIAN). | During the meeting, 17 strategic agreements were signed…
(2024-11-09). CADTM International Council | Day 2 | A global overview of political, social and economic situations. cadtm.org
(2024-11-09). A renewed interest in Iraq's heritage sparks hope for change >. newarab.com 
An Iraqi professor leading a group of students on a walking tour of Baghdad's historic centre invites them to stop and admire a centuries-old stone wall erected to shield the city from Mongol invaders. | Such a tour would have been unthinkable in the Iraqi capital through much of recent decades due to the country's successive wars which saw Baghdad pounded from the air, targeted by suicide bombers and hit with car bomb attacks. | "Several caliphs worked on it," tour leader and professor Muaffaq al-Tai, 83, told the group as they passed under an impressive brick dome, smartphones and cameras in hand. | Braving…
(2024-11-09). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-11-09). Israeli warplanes launch air raids on Aleppo, Idlib. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes on the Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Idlib.
(2024-11-09). Nadda Lauds Modi's Leadership, Targets Jharkhand Poll Triumph. devdiscourse.com BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda praised India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly in healthcare, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation, during a gathering in Ranchi.
(2024-11-09). Neeraj Chopra Embraces a New Era with Javelin Legend Jan Zelezny. devdiscourse.com Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin sensation and a double Olympic medallist, has enlisted the esteemed Jan Zelezny as his new coach. The partnership heralds an exciting phase in Chopra's burgeoning career, with Zelezny bringing unmatched expertise to the table. A world-record holder and three-time Olympic gold medallist, Zelezny is arguably the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era.
(2024-11-09). Baby Oliver leaves legacy of genomic advances at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Oliver Bates. Courtesy of the Bates family. In his 18 months of life, Oliver Bates, with his soft red hair and big blue eyes, left an enduring legacy at Mayo Clinic. Oliver is remembered for his infectious smile and the love and resilience he radiated to all who knew him, even from the intensive care unit. Born with a rare and incurable genetic epilepsy disorder, he inspired a pioneering program designed to expedite genomic-related diagnoses…
(2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for better sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fjVA_mmFmxU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-11-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic expert? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WGcqiTAR5hY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the…
(2024-11-09). COP29 Must Not Be Another Greenwashing Event. popularresistance.org Countries must find real solutions for climate action and climate finance and reject false solutions such as biomass energy, says the Biomass Action Network as the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Climate Convention is set to open in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 11 November. COP29 will focus on finance, as did the Biodiversity COP16 which was suspended last weekend due to the lack of agreement. Developed countries refuse to commit to sufficient financial support for developing countries. Instead, they promote false solutions like centralised (large scale) biomass energy.
(2024-11-09). Neoliberalism Has "Become a Totalitarian Ideology" — Vladimir Putin. thealtworld.com At the Valdai Forum Putin said that neoliberalism stifles national sovereignty and traditional values and erodes national cultures, thus eliminating diversity. "There is no room for difference in the neoliberal order. It seeks to flatten diversity rather than celebrate it." Washington's unipolar system "only serves a small number of powerful elites." Now that Putin has come to these realizations, perhaps he will replace his neoliberal central bank director. | Putin thanks Washington for the economic sanctions that forced Russia off the mistaken path of globalism. "The sanctions have forced us to look inward, to f…
(2024-11-09). The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemns the Zionist Balfour Declaration. iacenter.org November 7, 2024 On the 107th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine Central Media issued the following Nov. 2, 2024, statement on Resistance News Network, holding British colonialism historically responsible for planting the Zionist project in Palestine starting in 1917. In a bold act of solidarity, Palestine Action removed sculptures of the first Zionist president of Israel and an architect of the Balfour Declaration, Chaim Weizmann, from the University of Manchester in England on Nov. 2, 2024. Had colonial Britain not worked to plant the zionist project in…
(2024-11-09). Rahul Gandhi Criticizes BJP's Tax Structure as Exploitative. devdiscourse.com In a fiery speech in Dhanbad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led central government of implementing a tax system that exploits the poor for the benefit of the rich.
(2024-11-09). How Trump Won And What Black People Should Do. popularresistance.org On the evening of November 8, 2016, this columnist realized that Hillary Clinton had lost. She hadn't yet conceded, the polls were still open on the west coast, but she lost Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to Donald Trump. When he turned these formerly democratic states republican, he secured a victory in the electoral college and became the 45th president of the United States. | Late that night and in the early morning hours I wrote, "Dump the Democrats for Good" and pointed out what is still true eight years later. "Black people are now in fear and in shock when we ought to be spoiling for a fight.
(2024-11-09). IADL statement: Israel's 2,500 acts of aggression against Lebanon. workers.org 
The following is a statement issued Oct. 23, 2024, by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers about Israel's aggression against Lebanon. Israel has been attacking Lebanon since 1948, the year it was accepted as a member of the United Nations, and its aggression is renewed each time under the pretext . . . |
(2024-11-09). University of Michigan moves to ban local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. wsws.org The University of Michigan has filed a complaint against the campus chapter of the Students for Justice in Palestine, threatening to suspend the organization for two to four years. The IYSSE denounces this attack on the campus organization and the democratic rights of all students and faculty, and demands that the complaint be rescinded.
(2024-11-09). Walz promises to protect Minnesota after Trump's presidential win. aljazeera.com Minnesota Governor and former Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz addressed supporters in his home state…
(2024-11-09). DPP targets 'peanuts' for political motive. ecns.cn The Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have recently imposed a ban on the import of Huang Fei Hong, a popular spicy crispy peanut snack from the Chinese mainland, which was criticized by the mainland as political manipulation.
(2024-11-09). IADL statement: Israel's 2,500 acts of aggression against Lebanon. iacenter.org November 8, 2024 The following is a statement issued Oct. 23, 2024, by the International Association of Democratic Lawyers about Israel's aggression against Lebanon. Israel has been attacking Lebanon since 1948, the year it was accepted as a member of the United Nations, and its aggression is renewed each time under the pretext of self-defense. Between 1948 and 1973, Israel committed more than 2,500 acts of aggression against Lebanon. The United States and NATO countries participate in Israel's aggression by providing it with deadly, internationally banned weapons, and there exists a joint military operations roo…
(2024-11-09). Trump, a product made from the moral bankruptcy of the Democratic Party. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-11-09). MPs, MAAIF asked to explain recently passed coffee bill. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District leaders have asked Members of Parliament and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to explain the recently passed National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024 to the farmers. According to the leaders, since the bill was tabled and its subsequent passing, there have been a lot …
(2024-11-09). Moroccan questioned after calling Prophet Muhammad a 'Zionist'. newarab.com 
The Morocco director of an association that promotes Arab normalisation with Israel has been questioned in Casablanca after he allegedly suggested that the prophet of Islam was a Investigations against Youssef Elazhari from 'Sharaka,' which is based in Tel Aviv but has offices in several countries, came after anti-normalisation activists and lawyers filed a complaint against members of a youth delegation that visited Israel in July, which Elazhari had joined. | Elazhari had reportedly partaken in an event…
(2024-11-09). British imperialism renew Indian Ocean bombing base. workers.org 
An agreement made in October between British imperialism and the island nation of Mauritius over a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean exposes how the U.S. capitalist class depends on military aggression to maintain a decaying U.S. hegemony worldwide. Diego Garcia, a small island in the Indian Ocean, plays . . . |
(2024-11-09). British imperialism renew Indian Ocean bombing base. iacenter.org By Andrew Johnson November 8, 2024 An agreement made in October between British imperialism and the island nation of Mauritius over a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean exposes how the U.S. capitalist class depends on military aggression to maintain a decaying U.S. hegemony worldwide. Diego Garcia, a small island in the Indian Ocean, plays a big role as a base for U.S. bombers from West to Southeast Asia. U.S. imperialist hegemony is reliant on an intricate global network of military bases, which are jumping-off points for imperialist wars and occupations, and as logistics hubs for the entire U.S. military su…
(2024-11-09). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-11-09). U.S. sanctions disrupt nations' right to develop. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders November 7, 2024 On Oct. 30, 2024, in a forum hosted by the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, held in person at the United Nations and on U.N. web TV, contributing editor to Workers World Sara Flounders made the following presentation. Flounders is active in the SanctionsKill Campaign and a co-director of the International Action Center. The panel's moderator was Ambassador H.E. Samuel Moncada, permanent representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations. See webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xzdz0rzx My thanks from the SanctionsKill Campaign t…
(2024-11-09). How an obscure Michigan State professor who worked for the CIA played a leading role in facilitating U.S. intervention in Vietnam. mronline.org Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's premier from 1954 to 1963, was a Cold War version of Volodymyr Zelensky, an American-subsidized ruler who was fawned upon by leading U.S. politicians and the U.S. media despite causing the ruin of his own country.
(2024-11-09). Israel kills paramedic in south Lebanon, Hezbollah targets bases. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade fire on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed more civilians in At least one paramedic from the privately-run Islamic Health Authority was killed in a raid in south Lebanon's Tyre district. Nearly 180
(2024-11-09). Israeli troops leave reviews mocking south Lebanon destruction. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers The Israeli military began crossing the border into south Lebanon on 1 October, about a week after year-long cross-border hostilities with Hezbollah spiralled into a full-blown war. | Tel Aviv calls its incursion "limited operations" that seek to destroy Hezbollah's infrastructure and ultimately dismantle the Iran-backed group. They came after Hezbollah's leader and much of…
(2024-11-09). Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says. aljazeera.com
(2024-11-09). South Korea's military blames North Korea for GPS signal 'jamming attack'. aljazeera.com The GPS jamming began on Friday and continued on Saturday, affecting several vessels at sea and dozens of aircraft.
(2024-11-09). Destruction in Beirut's southern suburbs from Israeli air attacks. aljazeera.com Israeli air attacks have caused extensive destruction in residential areas in Beirut's southern suburbs.
(2024-11-09). UNIFIL accuses Israeli forces of destroying its property in Lebanon. aljazeera.com UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have released footage they say shows an Israeli excavator destroying their property.
(2024-11-09). South Korea's military blames North Korea on GPS signal 'jamming attack'. aljazeera.com The GPS jamming began on Friday and continued on Saturday, impacting several vessels at sea and dozens of aircraft.
(2024-11-09). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Vibrant 'pearl' in south China a bridgehead for China-Latin America cooperation. ecns.cn Situated on the west bank of the Pearl River, Zhuhai connects Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, serving as a key hub for imports and exports for southwestern China. What make this vibrant "pearl" by the seaside shine on the world stage and facilitate economic and trade cooperation between China and Latin America? Find out more.
(2024-11-09). Beijing denounces Manila over pair of South China Sea acts. ecns.cn China blasted on Friday the enacting of two acts by the Philippines that infringe upon its maritime rights, urging Manila to avoid unilateral actions that may escalate the dispute and complicate the situation in the South China Sea. | .
(2024-11-09). Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there's a catch farmers aren't happy about. grist.org 
Rio Grande Valley farmers who have seen their industry devastated by insufficient rain and depleting water reserves have been offered up a modest but helpful amount of water for their dried-up land. | The farmers are hesitating to accept it. | Farmers and the irrigation districts that supply water to farmers remain in a stalemate with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over 120,000 acre-feet of water that Mexico offered up to the U.S. | This is the catch: If the farmers accept the water now, they will have to give up the water they already own and need for next year. | In mid-October, farmers and ir…
(2024-11-09). Tragedy in Tyre: Airstrike Devastates City. devdiscourse.com An Israeli airstrike on the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least seven people, officials reported on Saturday. Tragically, among the victims were five siblings, three of whom were deaf and mute.
(2024-11-09). Sudan government accuses RSF of killing 120 in just over 2 days. newarab.com 
The Sudanese foreign ministry accused This comes as local and international accusations have escalated in recent days against the
(2024-11-09). UN Security Council sanctions two generals from Sudan's paramilitary RSF. aljazeera.com Paramilitary group's head of operations and West Darfur commander have been slapped with travel bans and asset freezes.
(2024-11-09). UTB, Expedia Group to tell the world compelling stories from Uganda. independent.co.ug 
UTB embarks on Explore Uganda campaign on Expedia Group Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has launched a fresh new campaign dubbed "Uniquely Yours" to promote the country's iconic sustainable tourist experiences including gorilla tracking, bird watching and adventure tourism activities. Uganda Tourism Board has eyes particularly on the lucrative core source markets of United Kingdom, United …
(2024-11-09). An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Museveni: Translating words into practice for a truly united Uganda. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Your Excellency, President Museveni, I write to you as a Ugandan who shares your vision of a united, inclusive, and forward-looking Uganda. Throughout your leadership, you have addressed the scourge of sectarianism, reminding us that divisions rooted in region and tribe hold us back from realizing our full potential. In addressing …
(2024-11-09). Gov't, UNRA disagree on terminal benefits. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Road Authority-UNRA, whose responsibilities have been taken back to the Ministry of Works and Transport is disagreeing with the government on how much money should be paid to its former staff as terminal benefits. At the centre of the disagreement is whether UNRA employees are entitled to …
(2024-11-09). KCCA to resume dumping waste at Katikolo landfill. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Municipal Council has granted permission to the Kampala City Council Authority to resume dumping waste at the Katikolo landfill for a period of two weeks. This is after KCCA accepted to fund the council's supplementary budget of 666 million Shillings. The Secretary for Finance Romeo Augustine said the money will …
Sudan's army-backed government on Tuesday accused The northeast African country has been engulfed by war since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the regular army, led by de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the 
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are fears that the factors and developments that led to the collapse of the first East African Community in the 1970s are increasingly evident in the current bloc. While the first EAC existed for only 10 years, the revived version is marking 25 years this month, albeit amid …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of TATC, …
People pose for photos at the booth of South Africa at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) Myburgh said China's efforts to promote high-level opening-up are welcomed by African countries and will boost Africa's economic recovery and growth. JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | The China International …
Iran has sentenced three people to death over the 2020 assassination of one of the country's top nuclear scientists, "The judicial processes of these three people were carried out in the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, and they were sentenced to death in the initial stage, and the case is currently in the appeal stage," judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir told a Tehran press conference. | Fakhrizadeh was killed when his car was ambushed on a highway outside…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children have asked the government to prioritize better social services and the promotion of talent as a solution to poverty. Speaking during the launch of the National Coalition to End Child Poverty, young people voiced their concerns about the current state of education, healthcare, and opportunities for talent development. …
We have laws to ensure children are born into a safe, sustainable, and unpolluted environment. These laws are also meant to empower future generations and guarantee birth equity. But far from ensuring that these rights are upheld, we disfranchise children at birth because they do not have a legal say in the actions of adults that impact 
On Wednesday November 6, 2024, Israeli forces continued their ongoing relentless assault on the 2.2 million civilians in northern, central and southern Gaza for the 397th straight day. A mother and her three children were killed on Wednesday when the Israeli occupation forces bombed a house in the town of Beit Lahia, north of the …
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"It was a big gamble," said the 56-year-old about opening his restaurant, Hay al-Rimal, named after his neighbourhood in Gaza City, now devastated by Israeli bombardment. | "I could live for a year on the money I had, or open a business and leave the rest to fate," he said. | Less than four months after fleeing from Israel's war with his family to neighbouring Egypt from the besieged Palestinian territory, he opened his eatery in Cairo's Nasr City neighbourhood. | The establishment is one of the many cafes, falafel joints, shawarma spots and sweets shops being started by newly arriving Palestinian entrepreneur…
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has intensified its efforts to curb examination malpractice by doubling its presence in areas identified as malpractice hotspots. This move comes as Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) commence across the country. Rose Nabukenya Mukasa, the principal examination officer in charge of PLE at UNEB, highlighted that the board has …
For the first time since the outbreak of Israel's war on In an interview with French outlet Le Point, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita defended Morocco's agreement with Israel, arguing that maintaining relations with Tel Aviv does not signify…
On Tuesday, Israeli forces killed four Palestinian men, and injured others, including a photojournalist and a child, during a brutal attack on the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank. Since dawn Tuesday, occupation soldiers have killed eight Palestinian citizens in the Jenin and Tubas governorates in the northern and northeastern …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer Innocent Asaba Birekayaho has lifted the interdiction of the Luwero town clerk Lydia Nabaasa. In April this year, the Inspector General of Government-IGG Beti Kamya ordered the interdiction of Luwero town clerk after receiving complaints against her for allegedly engaging in Irregular disposal …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All clubs in the Star Times Uganda Premier League have been directed to observe a moment of silence across fixtures in tribute to referee Peter Kabugo. The UPL Secretariat announced that the minute of silence will be observed at the start of each game, beginning with the National Enterprises …
OPINION | Helena Mayanja | The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses, has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women entrepreneurs have benefited from The …
Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary seven candidates in Sironko district were stranded for nearly two hours due to a delayed delivery of the primary leaving examination papers this morning. The delay was caused by landslides that blocked roads, affecting the distribution of the exam papers. The landslides occurred after a heavy downpour that lasted …
New Zealand | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's national netball team, the She Cranes, has arrived in New Zealand for the Fast5 Netball World Series, set to take place from November 9 to 10. Head coach Nelson Bogere selected a squad of ten players last week, including Mary Nuba, Shadia Nasanga, Christine Kango, Irene Eyaru, Margaret …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House's reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake's seat to make a point of order on the …
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This weekend's grand fundraising dinner in support of the renovation of St Anthony's Hospital in Tororo has been postponed, after organizers realized all MPs from Tororo Archdiocese would be engaged in a presidential tour of Bukedi district. Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among and Archbishop Dr. Emmanuel Obbo were supposed to …
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has been asked to consider refocusing the available HIV prevention messages as a strategic method to re-energize the fight to eliminate the virus by 2030. The HIV status report by the Uganda Aids Commission indicates that Uganda has recently registered a decrease in the general …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Garbage trucks, operated by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), have been stranded at division headquarters for five days after being turned away from the dumping sites in Mukono and Nansana. Despite the government's announcement in August that Katikolo in Mukono District and Menvu Busukuma in Nansana Municipality had replaced Kiteezi …