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25-year-old social media star makes waves in Arizona race as Hogg predicts 'history'
Former NRCC communications director Matt Gorman and former chief of staff to the White House press office Yemisi Egbewole join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss David Hogg's criticism of the Democratic Party after his ousting as DNC vice chair....

What Tinubu Said At BRICS Summit 2025
1 President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the...

St. Charles Lwanga Center continues ministry of lifting Black Catholic voices in archdiocese
Photos by Jacob Wiegand | jacobwiegand@archstl.org Auxiliary Bishop Mark S. Rivituso sprinkled holy water during a prayer service and blessing at the St. Charles Lwanga Center on March 29 at St. Rita Church in Vinita Park. When Father Ed...

BRICS 2025 and the Indian dilemma
Listen to article The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded without the presence of the presidents of China, Russia and Iran. Russia and Iran were represented by their foreign ministers, and China by their premier. The theme of this year's...

Mombasa records two Mpox deaths, 98 new cases
Mombasa County has reported two deaths from Mpox, and 98 others have been affected as of July 10 this year. County director for Clinical Services, Dr Mohamed Hanif, said yesterday Mombasa was one of 21 counties that have reported cases of Mpox....

STANDING: Why Our Primary School Teachers May Just Outlive Us All
By Michael Jjingo Long before Fitbits told us to stand every hour, before standing desks were considered “progressive,” and well before HR sent emails about posture and back health, our primary school teachers were already practicing the gospel of...

Dental nurses urged to apply for subsidised volunteering trip with charity
Dental nurses across the UK can apply for a funded volunteering trip abroad to provide vital dental care in underserved communities. Perfection Plus has teamed up with Dr Mitesh Badiani and SmileStar to provide an opportunity for a dental nurse to...
Minister Musasizi Warns Revenue Collectors Against Pre-Sale Taxation in Rubanda
By Moses Agaba Henry Musasizi the State Minister of Finance in charge of General Duties, has issued a stern warning to revenue officers against collecting taxes from traders before they sell their goods, declaring that any officer caught engaging...

Road excavator torched in suspected sabotage in Morobo County
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 8 hours ago Kendila Boma bridge construction site - Photo Credit: Morobo County Press Unit An excavator that was left at the Kendila Boma bridge construction site in Morobo County has been set ablaze by suspected...

Umeme leads trading with 11 million shares as USE posts mixed performance
In a day marked by fluctuating market movements, Umeme Limited shone as a beacon of investor interest on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) by leading trading activities with over 11 million shares exchanged. This dynamic activity comes on the...

A Girl is a Body of Water: Longing, Loss, Becoming
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A Girl is a Body of Water by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi was my first introduction to Ugandan literature, and what a delightful experience it was. I had so much fun discovering this beautiful African country; rich in...

Inside the cross-border network exposing the environmental crisis facing Africa’s longest river
In 2017, inside a modest media nonprofit office in Kampala, Uganda, a collaboration between Ugandan journalist Fredrick Mugira and American journalist Annika McGinnis gave rise to InfoNile, one of Africa’s most ambitious environmental journalism...

world China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says
WASHINGTON — China is increasing its diplomatic reach as President Donald Trump's administration pares back America's international presence, Democrats from the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee said in a report released on Monday (July 14)....

Equity Bank disburses Equi-Green credit facility worth sh22 billion in 3 years
Equity Bank supports efforts toward clean energy Global Energy Independence Day July 10th: Equity Bank’s Commitment to Energy Sustainability Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank is emerging as a key driver of clean energy access through...

King Kalala recalls parents paying her KSh 100k rent arrears after quitting radio job: "Sirudi ocha"
King Kalala announced her exit from NRG Radio in October 2024, leaving many anticipating her next gig In a new video, the media personality recalled how she survived, at some point having to seek help from her parents She currently hosts a new...

Hochul hauls in big bucks in 2026 bid for re-election as New York State governor
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik told Fox News Digital that she’s "taking a close look" at a 2026 gubernatorial run after Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul was primary challenged by her own lieutenant governor. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

A need for US soybean meal in Africa
News A need for US soybean meal in Africa A farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says there’s a growing need for U.S. soybean meal in Africa. Shannon Tignor-Ellis tells Brownfield that Africa’s aquaculture industry is booming, growing at...

Global experts convene in Nairobi for Clean-Air Forum 2025
A heavy cloud of smoke emanates from a salt factory at Malindi's Gongoni in Kilifi County on Thursday,016th March,2017. Area locals said the smoke from the nearby by salt factory spreads around the sky in Gongoni township causing heavy pollution...

8 African countries battling massive humanitarian crises with little global attention
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) 2024 report shows eight African countries face some of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement, yet met with limited funding, media coverage, and...

GES to scale up transformative Kindergarten programme nationwide
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, July 15, GNA – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to scale up the innovative GES-Lively Minds kindergarten programme across all 16 regions of the country, targeting every public kindergarten...