Zambians await election result as president bids for second term

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

Nigeria to miss Womens World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Womens World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup

France is yet to comment on Yann Veziliers pardon and previously called the accusations unfounded.

Kitgum Woman Convicted for Disposing of Mothers Six-Month Supply of ARVs

Kitgum Court Adjourns Hearing of Bosmic's Case for Mediation

Chief Magistrate Robert Ekirita scheduled the next mention date for September 15, 2026, pending the outcome of the mediation talks between Otim and the complainant, social media blogger Alfred Joe Okello.

Can Tanzania become an upper-middle income country?

Tanzania has a blueprint to grow its economy tenfold by 2050, but faces multiple entrenched challenges if it is to prove realistic   NEWS ANALYSIS | LENNOX YIEKE |  Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper‑middle‑income economy by mid-century. Under a long‑term plan known as Vision 2050, the country is seeking … The post Can Tanzania become an upper-middle income country? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Zambians voting as president bids for second term

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action

The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final

Cameroons Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

The lies of Uganda's Rasputin

How a fraudulent young man infiltrated the state house, spread nd caused the president to fire many of his staff   By Andrew M. Mwenda   When Stephen Nuwagaba wen to parliament for the first time, he was seeking audience with the speaker, Anita Annet Among. He had called and talked to her on phone … The post The lies of Uganda's Rasputin appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

Malawis fairy tale run at the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwes Lake Kariba

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

Sudan's invisible children – born in war with no legal identity

  Registering a child requires identity information, a national number and a birth certificate. But when the father is absent or unknown, it becomes extremely difficult   NEWS ANALYSIS | Ethar Shalaby Patricia Whitehorne | A 17-year-old Sudanese girl holds a young child in her arms with a heavy calm that belies her age … The post Sudan's invisible children – born in war with no legal identity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Moove joins Africa's unicorn club with a US$2.1 billion infrastructure bet

   Moove's US$2.1 billion valuation is the largest African startup funding milestone of 2026, marking the continent's newest unicorn. Its rise suggests that investors are increasingly backing African companies that are building the infrastructure underpinning global industries.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Lagos-founded mobility company Moove has become Africa's newest unicorn after raising … The post Moove joins Africa's unicorn club with a US$2.1 billion infrastructure bet appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.