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US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The issue of Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated over an extendable 60-day period Geneva, Switzerland | AGENCIES | US and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for direct talks after signing an initial agreement to end the war last week. The … The post US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:00:06
City developers risk losing occupancy permits over trees
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Developers in Kampala who fail to plant trees on their properties will be denied occupancy permits under new environmental regulations being introduced by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi said the requirement, to be enforced under the Building Control Act 2026, makes tree planting … The post City developers risk losing occupancy permits over trees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:05
Spain tears Saudi Arabia apart at World Cup
ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | Lamine Yamal immediately made his presence felt in his first start at the FIFA World Cup, as his maiden goal helped Spain crush Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the second Group H game here on Sunday. Spain suffered a surprise goalless draw against Cabo Verde in its opening match, with … The post Spain tears Saudi Arabia apart at World Cup appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:00:05
Lawyers rally behind Lukwago, condemn alleged abduction and torture
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The reported abduction and alleged torture of senior lawyer advocate Erias Lukwago have sparked outrage within Uganda's legal fraternity. Senior lawyers are warning that attacks on advocates handling politically sensitive cases pose a growing threat to the rule of law. According to the Uganda Law Society, Lukwago was abducted by members … The post Lawyers rally behind Lukwago, condemn alleged abduction and torture appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:05
DRC Ebola cases top 1,000
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000, health authorities said Sunday in their latest epidemiological update. According to figures released by the DRC health ministry, the country has reported 1,003 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths, with an overall case fatality … The post DRC Ebola cases top 1,000 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:06
Why Uganda should draw lessons from UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan
The government needs to come up with Uganda's AI Action Plan, tailored to the local context COMMENT | KENEDY MUSEKURA | Ever since the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2022, apart from the fact that a day on earth still has 24 hours; a week still has seven days, and there are still … The post Why Uganda should draw lessons from UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:05
London court extends ban on South Sudan oil prepayment deals amid debt dispute
BB Energy initiated legal proceedings in London's courts last year, alleging that South Sudan failed to deliver oil cargoes purchased under the prepayment arrangements London, UK | AGENCIES | London's High Court has upheld an injunction preventing South Sudan from entering into new oil prepayment agreements until it settles outstanding obligations to commodities … The post London court extends ban on South Sudan oil prepayment deals amid debt dispute appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda: Ebola-free certificates not required for international travel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Ministry of Health has said travellers leaving the country do not require Ebola-Free Certificates for international travel, visa applications or overseas employment, as authorities seek to curb misinformation and fraudulent testing schemes targeting prospective migrants. Prof. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of … The post Uganda: Ebola-free certificates not required for international travel appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:06
Court to hear Lukwago bail application as his team complain of exposure to TB
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Lawyer Medard Lubega Sseggona has accused prison authorities of locking up former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago together with a tuberculosis (TB) patient. Sseggona told Makindye chief magistrate's court that although prison authorities had made efforts to manage Lukwago's condition, overcrowding at the facility, particularly around the TB ward, … The post Court to hear Lukwago bail application as his team complain of exposure to TB appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Mucunguzi and Kisinde shine at MTN Quarterly tees
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Richard Mucunguzi and Helen Kisinde stole the show on the par-71, lakeside Entebbe Golf facility on Saturday during the MTN Quarterly Tee. Mucunguzi took the top prize of the day with a brilliant card score of 65 nett on the day to claim the overall winner's prize. Helen … The post Mucunguzi and Kisinde shine at MTN Quarterly tees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:07
Martha Karua held at Entebbe airport, faces deportation
Besigye Lawyers Demand Martha Karua's Immediate Release Entebbe, Uganda | URN | Lawyers representing opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye have demanded the immediate release of Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua, alleging that she is being held incommunicado at Entebbe International Airport and faces an imminent deportation to Kenya. In a statement issued on Monday, … The post Martha Karua held at Entebbe airport, faces deportation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:06
AfDB backs $180 million Arua Airport upgrade in West Nile sub-region
Arua is currently Uganda's second-busiest airport after Entebbe and sits at the centre of a region rich in agricultural, tourism and mineral resources Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda secured €155.99 million (Shs 677.4 billion) in financing from the African Development Bank Group to transform Arua Airport into an international gateway, a project … The post AfDB backs $180 million Arua Airport upgrade in West Nile sub-region appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Sebbaale extends his lead at IM Serena 63 Golf Series
Kigo, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Dr Kato Sebbaale strengthened his lead in the IM Bank Serena 63 Golf Series on Saturday at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort in Kigo. Sebbaale's 242 turned up as the highest points of the day, consolidating his lead ahead of the second quarter due September 12. The … The post Sebbaale extends his lead at IM Serena 63 Golf Series appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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British PM Starmer announces resignation
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in a speech outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party and set out a timetable for his departure from office. Starmer said he had heard the answer of Labour lawmakers to the question … The post British PM Starmer announces resignation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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New budget success hinges on delivery, experts warn
Uganda's Shs84.4tn budget, the largest in the country's history, allocates substantial funding to security, transport infrastructure, healthcare, education and agro-industrialisation Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic prospects will depend less on policy announcements and more on execution, economists and business leaders have warned, as the country embarks on implementing its record … The post New budget success hinges on delivery, experts warn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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