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Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l

GOMA: Over 200 Romanian Mercenaries Captured by M23 Rebels

KIGALI, RWANDA – Atleast 288 Romanian mercenaries fighting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government were captured by M23 rebels in Goma following the...

Andrew Mwenda is a well-known Ugandan journalist who has played a key role in the political scene of Uganda and East Africa. His career has given him the chance to build...

How Former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura Plans to Rebuild His Reputation After His Dismissal

Former Ugandan Police Chief General Kale Kayihura is making efforts to restore his reputation after his dismissal in 2018 and years of legal troubles.In 2023, the General...

Museveni issues Executive Order to Protect citizenship Rights of Banyarwanda in Uganda

In a landmark decision aimed at addressing long-standing injustices, President Yoweri Museveni has issued an Executive Order ensuring the full recognition of the Banyarwa...

"We Won’t Tolerate This Madness" – UPDF Blasts Those Targeting Rwanda

The recent rhetoric against Rwanda has sparked sharp reactions across the region. It is no secret that Rwanda’s disciplined and highly capable Rwanda Defence Force...

Meet the 4 Greatest African Generals of All Time, All Hailing from Uganda

A few weeks ago, I shared on my X handle that General @KagutaMuseveni is the greatest General in African history, and I continue to stand by that statement. However, it's...

M23 Rebels Edge Closer to Key Town in East DR Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Friday moved closer to a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), capturing a nearby area, sources told AFP.The March 23 Moveme...

“If your ID has ‘expired’, apply for a passport or certificate of identity at sh40,000”

DCIC advises Ugandans blocked by Rwanda, Kenya over ‘expired’ National IDsKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Baker Ssenyonga was heading to Mombasa last wee...

Excessive govt local borrowing starves private sector of credit 

A report by the European Investment Bank indicates that excessive government domestic borrowing has severely impacted the private sector, with many borrowers left with no...