Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women’s development at Beijing meeting

Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women’s development at Beijing meeting

BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the international community’s shared responsibility and called for more practical actions to promote women’s advancement. Xi hailed women for “playing an important role in creating, promoting and carrying forward human civilization” while addressing the opening of a high-profile meeting on women affairs held in … The post Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women’s development at Beijing meeting appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

Cape Verde makes history as smallest African nation to qualify for World Cup

Cape Verde makes history as smallest African nation to qualify for World Cup

Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for their first ever Fifa World Cup following a 3-0 victory over Eswatini at home. Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and Stopira scored the goals for the Blue Sharks that saw them finish ahead of giants Cameroon in group D on 23 points, four ahead of the Indomitable Lions […] The post Cape Verde makes history as smallest African nation to qualify for World Cup appeared first on Kawowo Sports .

Kato Serwanga: Honouring of the legendary American Football Cornerback

Kato Serwanga: Honouring of the legendary American Football Cornerback

Kato E. Serwanga was a strong corner back who played American Football with passion and his entire heart. His twin brother, Wasswa Serwanga was also a fellow NFL player. Having moved to the US at the age of four, Serwanga played college football for the Sacramento State Hornets, Pacific Tigers and the California Golden Bears. […] The post Kato Serwanga: Honouring of the legendary American Football Cornerback appeared first on Kawowo Sports .

World Cup play off slot at stake for Cranes in Algeria

World Cup play off slot at stake for Cranes in Algeria

Tuesday October 14, 2025 Uganda will have everything to play for as they face already qualified Algeria at the Hocine Ait Ahmed stadium in the final 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The Cranes, second on 18 points, four behind the Desert Foxes need a rare victory on the Algerian soil to stand any chance of […] The post World Cup play off slot at stake for Cranes in Algeria appeared first on Kawowo Sports .

Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship: Uganda to field 16 boxers

Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship: Uganda to field 16 boxers

Uganda is set to compete at the forthcoming Africa Zone 3 Boxing championship due in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi. The championship boxes off on the 15th October and will run 25th October 2025. The hosts Kenya will be joined by Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville, Central […] The post Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship: Uganda to field 16 boxers appeared first on Kawowo Sports .

Away day delight for Kyaggwe and Ssingo in 2025 Masaza Cup semis

Away day delight for Kyaggwe and Ssingo in 2025 Masaza Cup semis

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The 2025 Masaza Cup semi-finals delivered a feast of football on Sunday for the visitors as  Kyaggwe and Ssingo stunned the home sides to toast to a couple of hard-fought victories in the first leg of the round. In two tense tactical battles, Kyaggwe clinched a crucial 1-0 away … The post Away day delight for Kyaggwe and Ssingo in 2025 Masaza Cup semis appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

Why doesn’t NUP’s manifesto include National Security?

Why doesn’t NUP’s manifesto include National Security?

Simply put, NUP has no position on Uganda’s national security. I find this ironic, especially because their manifesto opens by decrying Uganda’s turbulent political and constitutional history, yet ignores national security throughout. COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | If you read the NUP Manifesto, you’ll find that it omits national security as a primary concern in … The post Why doesn’t NUP’s manifesto include National Security? appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

Coffee Diplomacy: Uganda brews new ties in Tokyo

Coffee Diplomacy: Uganda brews new ties in Tokyo

COMMENT | KENNETH BARIGYE | Uganda’s coffee has found its way to Tokyo — not just in cups, but in diplomacy. At the 2025 Speciality Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) Expo held in September, Uganda’s coordinated presence signalled a confident new approach to market expansion and global branding. Supported by the Ugandan Embassy in Tokyo … The post Coffee Diplomacy: Uganda brews new ties in Tokyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

Former French President Sarkozy to begin prison term on Oct. 21:

Former French President Sarkozy to begin prison term on Oct. 21:

PARIS | Xinhua | Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been informed that he will begin serving his prison sentence on Oct. 21, following his conviction in the case concerning alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, French media reported Monday. Sarkozy was notified of the conditions of his incarceration at the request of … The post Former French President Sarkozy to begin prison term on Oct. 21: appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .