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Dhaka air `unhealthy for sensitive groups’ Tuesday morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at 9:02am on Tuesday morning. Dhaka’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ referring to...
FG to domesticate Kampala declaration on food systems
The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, has held a Community of Practice Summit in Abuja to domesticate the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration on Food Systems. The African...
Zohran Mamdani tops Andrew Cuomo to win New York City mayor race
New York — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. In a victory for the Democratic party’s...
Yitzhak Rabin’s Assassination Thirty Years On
Some dates in history are seared into the consciousness of a nation and remain indelible. Thirty years have elapsed since Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination on November 4, 1995, but many Israelis remember it as if it had happened yesterday. I heard the...
Sudanese refugee women abroad between the fires of war and the hardship of treatment
“Three months ago, I discovered the lump by accident. I never imagined it would be cancer. Since that day, everything changed, and my life has become a journey between hospitals and exorbitant bills in Uganda, the country of refuge.” Rabhah...
Rwamirama challenges agricultural manufacturers to prioritise quality, environment
The state minister for Animal Industry, Lt Col. Bright Rwamirama, has urged agricultural manufacturers to prioritise quality if they are to maximise profits and compete favourably in international markets. Speaking at the 30th anniversary...
7 Things: Foreign spending and illegal immigrant healthcare extend shutdown; Reed makes excuses in Montgomery while Ivey acts; and more …
7. In news that should surprise no one, gambling leads to corruption, and an audit has revealed Greene County Sheriff Jonathan Benison misspent $4.97 million in bingo funds on undocumented payments, including $3.16 million to employees and $2.16...
Obama’s star turn before crucial votes laid bare Democrats’ talent shortage
Whenever Barack Obama steps before a microphone these days, his speeches are a bittersweet reminder to Democrats that their most potent unifying force can only cheer from the sidelines. On Saturday, the former president campaigned for Abigail...
Mamdani wins NYC, capping a stunning ascent
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. In a victory for the Democratic party’s...
Democrats sweep key elections as Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations. In a victory for the Democratic Party’s...
Trump posts ominous warning about Zohran Mamdani's New York win as he watches victory speech
By RACHEL BOWMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT and VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Updated: 01:00 EST, 5 November 2025 President Trump has given his verdict on a woeful night for Republicans in major...
Zohran Mamdani defeats Cuomo to win NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani listens to a question during a press conference at Dutch Kills Playground on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor...
Lighting the Path: How Off-Grid Solar Can Power 1 Billion Lives by 2030
Leon is a South Sudanese refugee living in Kibanda, Uganda. At night, a solar kit lights the room that his 8 children share so they can do homework and provides Leon power to charge his phone. Before he bought the kit, the family used torches that...
Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City
In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old...
Mbarara Archdiocese association hails partners for transforming communities
AMDA gave partners, donors, clergy and the Catholic fraternity a night of thanksgiving and awards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) on Friday night hosted an elegant partners’...
The Perils of Prolonging Power: Why Ghana Must Uphold Its Four-Year Presidential Tenure
Ghana’s political landscape, often celebrated as a beacon of stability in West Africa, is now embroiled in a contentious debate: should the presidency’s four-year term be extended to allow for longer mandates? Proponents argue that extended terms...
The Gen Z protests and the struggle for the United Socialist States of Africa
One hundred and fifty years after the imperialist partition of Africa, and six decades after the flags of formal independence were first raised, the continent is a social powder keg. Mass protests in Tanzania have shattered the myth of a peaceful...
Oh, the Irony! Ex-WaPo Reporter Complains That Merrick Garland Didn't Weaponize the DOJ ENOUGH
'It's (D)ifferent when they (D)o it' just got taken to a whole new level. Despite mountains of evidence against people like James Comey and Letitia James, the left is claiming with a straight face now that President Trump is 'weaponizing' the DOJ....
Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE:BFLY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE:BFLY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript October 31, 2025 Butterfly Network, Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.13 EPS, expectations were $-0.07. Operator: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to...
Deadly Attacks in Rwenzori: UPDF Confirms elements wanted to Provoke unrest in the region
Security has been beefed up along the Fort Portal–Bundibugyo road following coordinated attacks by unknown assailants. UPDF troops and police are patrolling, particularly around Ibonde Trading Center in Fort Portal City North Division, with all...