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Swahili gives Tanzania a big comparative advantage

  From heritage and tourism to digital innovation and youth enterprise, Kiswahili can position Tanzania at the center of Africa's rising cultural economy.   COMMENT | TOSHI BWANA |  In an era increasingly defined by economic competition, technological disruption and cultural influence, the most successful nations are no longer merely those endowed with abundant natural … The post Swahili gives Tanzania a big comparative advantage appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time in history, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday. The data shows that debt held by the public and intragovernmental holdings stood at 32.266 trillion dollars and 7.782 trillion dollars, respectively, bringing total public … The post U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees

  Lamwo, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize is still grown, but for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only crop he depends on. After years of uncertain returns from maize farming, Akena has added something new to his 3-acre land in Ogili Sub-county: rows of eucalyptus … The post ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI

ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda's candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has called for sweeping reforms of the world body, stronger intervention in armed conflicts and greater efforts to ensure emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity. Otunnu made the case for his candidacy on Wednesday during an interactive dialogue … The post Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says

Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzanis detention is unjustified and disproportionate, Reporters Without Borders says.

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This star is for Africa - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history

The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.

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Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment

  COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU |  Anyone who watched Olara Otunnu face the UN General Assembly in this week's interactive dialogue saw something different in modern diplomacy. He answered hard questions without notes, without hedging, and without losing his composure, meeting probing queries from ambassadors with clarity and, occasionally, his characteristic flash of humor. In a … The post Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder

Kalungu, Uganda | URN | Residents and the housemaid of Kalungu Bunga in Makindye say the stabbing of five children, of of them fatally, was triggered by a husband's marrying another wife. Dorothy Namayo, 43, a Kenyan national, allegedly killed two of her children and left three others critically injured in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba, Makindye … The post NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Reigning Uganda Premier League champion Vipers SC has signed Nigerian defender Princewill Biweribo Tarabina on a two-year contract to bolster its squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old central defender previously played for Nigerian Premier League sides Bayelsa United FC and Plateau United FC. Tarabina's arrival fills the void … The post Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth

  Uganda's economic growth is real, but the poverty I have witnessed across the country demands that leaders look beyond the headline numbers.   COMMENT | JULIUS BUSINGE | "Give me Shs1,000 and I will buy salt; get me Shs500 and I will buy a drink; contribute some money for me so I can complete … The post Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberias international airport and has not commented on the allegations.

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Housing Finance takes real estate and infrastructure dialogue to Mbarara

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank is set to lead discussions on real estate, housing and infrastructure investment in Western Uganda as industry stakeholders converge in Mbarara for the Ankole Real Estate amp; Infrastructure Conference. The conference, scheduled for August 21, 2026, at Igongo Country Hotel in Mbarara, is part of Knight Frank … The post Housing Finance takes real estate and infrastructure dialogue to Mbarara appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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dfcu urges stronger regional finance links to accelerate East African industrialisation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has called for stronger integration among financial institutions, regulators and central banks in East Africa to improve access to capital, strengthen industrial competitiveness and facilitate cross-border trade. Speaking at the Regional Industrialisation Conference organised by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) at Serena Kampala on August 18, … The post dfcu urges stronger regional finance links to accelerate East African industrialisation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan

    Uganda Truck union leader Asadu Musisi Sentongo calls for EAC intervention   Juba, South Sudan | URN | Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The drivers were reportedly abducted between Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Mina … The post Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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