19 h. ago GAZA CONFLICT: Two years of devastation and dim prospects ahead

CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | As Hamas and Israel are meeting in Egypt over a potential ceasefire the world anxiously awaits, Gaza marked the grim second anniversary of the conflict on Tuesday. Over the past two years, what began as a cross-border attack by Hamas has, under the weight of political brinkmanship and superpower indulgence, … The post GAZA CONFLICT: Two years of devastation and dim prospects ahead appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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69 h. ago SYNDICATE REPORT: 32 journalists killed since Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023

KHARTOUM | Xinhua |  At least 32 journalists have been killed since the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in April 2023, the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate announced on Sunday. “Since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the country, 32 journalists have been killed, and more … The post SYNDICATE REPORT: 32 journalists killed since Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 d. ago Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in the Gaza Strip to give hostage release and the 20-point peace deal a chance to be completed, according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Saturday. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off,” he said in a … The post Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 d. ago 8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | More than eight months after rebels seized Goma, the international airport of this urban hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains shuttered, a stark symbol of a grinding conflict that continues to paralyze the region. Cut off from much of the country, Goma, home to over … The post 8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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6 d. ago OC Mustafa Mulalira in pursuit of the police mandate to protect and serve

COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama |  Have you seen power in its rawer forms? Power buoyed by a gun and the intimidating fashion of army-green boots? A man in a black T-shirt neatly tucked into army cargo pants and boots – the whole look bristles with ready energy. The man is in attack mode. Attacking a large … The post OC Mustafa Mulalira in pursuit of the police mandate to protect and serve appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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6 d. ago Fik Gaza Says He Has Spent Over Shs 30 Million Fighting Court Battles

By BigEyeUg Team Musician Fik Gaza has shared how costly his legal woes have been following his arrest earlier this year. The singer, who secured bail in April 2025 after being charged with robbery and other charges, revealed that the court processes drained more than Shs 30 million from his pocket. “I used around Shs [...] The post Fik Gaza Says He Has Spent Over Shs 30 Million Fighting Court Battles appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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1 week ago Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua |  When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began to deliver his speech during the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, many delegates walked out of the UNGA hall in protest. In his address, Netanyahu criticized those countries announcing their recognition of the … The post Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago IAEA chief urges military restraint as drone detonates near nuclear plant in Ukraine

VIENNA | Xinhua | A drone was downed and detonated near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant overnight amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, posing constant dangers to nuclear safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement on Thursday. According to the agency, its on-site team reported that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles were … The post IAEA chief urges military restraint as drone detonates near nuclear plant in Ukraine appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Israel slams recognition of Palestinian state by Britain, Australia, Canada

JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced the decision by Britain, Canada, and Australia to recognize a Palestinian state. “I have a clear message to those leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the terrible massacre of October 7,” Netanyahu said, referring to Hamas’ attack on southern Israel in October 2023. … The post Israel slams recognition of Palestinian state by Britain, Australia, Canada appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes

LONDON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Britain wrapped up Thursday night in royal pomp and friendly rhetoric. But showy ceremonies could not hide the gaps in results: while a splashy technology deal and new investment pledges drew concerns, trade rows persisted, and the split over Gaza remained unresolved. Despite … The post Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago Catherine Kusasira Fires Back at Full Figure, Questions Her Advisor Status

By BigEyeUg Team Musician and presidential advisor Catherine Kusasira has launched a fresh attack on fellow NRM-leaning figure Jennifer Nakangubi, popularly known as Full Figure, dismissing her claims of being a presidential advisor. While speaking to the press yesterday at the Central Police Station (CPS), where she had gone to file charges against Full Figure, [...] The post Catherine Kusasira Fires Back at Full Figure, Questions Her Advisor Status appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 w. ago Sudan: As Children Continue to Suffer, School Remains a Distant Hope

SPECIAL REPORT | ALL AFRICA.COM | Aid agencies working in war-torn Sudan issued an alert on Friday over the particular harm faced by children there the longer the conflict goes on. After more than two years of civil war, more than 25 million people are now acutely hungry, and at least 20 million require health services … The post Sudan: As Children Continue to Suffer, School Remains a Distant Hope appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago Israeli attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability, warned UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Thursday. Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday shocked the world. It was an alarming escalation, especially … The post Israeli attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago Israel attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability, warned UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Thursday. Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday shocked the world. It was an alarming escalation, especially … The post Israel attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 w. ago Justine Nameere Warns Full Figure to Stay Away from Her Name

By BigEyeUg Team Media personality Justine Nameere has issued a stern warning to Presidential advisor Jennifer Nakangubi, commonly known as Full Figure. “Stay clear of my name. Don’t give unnecessary audacity to yourself,” Nameere cautioned. Her remarks come barely a month after reports emerged linking her and her husband to an alleged attack on Full [...] The post Justine Nameere Warns Full Figure to Stay Away from Her Name appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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