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Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, lamenting “atrocious violence” that he said had killed thousands of non-combatants and caused suffering across the region. As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first US pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace that …

By Kayiira Jackson  Two-time champions Kampala University have progressed to the quarterfinals of the Pepsi University Football League after defeating rivals Kampala International University 2-0 in their final Group A match. The Ggaba-based side secured the crucial victory on Sunday afternoon at FUFA Stadium Kadiba, courtesy of goals from Ayebare Samuel and midfield gem Nsubuga Gideon, one in each half. …

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Congo Republic voted, on Sunday in a presidential election likely to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, with visibly weak turnout underscoring a lack of suspense over the poll’s outcome. Sassou faces a weak field of challengers, with two of the country’s best‑known opposition leaders in prison and others in exile. Several opposition …

Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, says it’s deeply troubling that former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma appear to have stalled prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. Former president Mbeki is facing scrutiny over his handling of TRC recommendations during his presidency. The Foundation for Human Rights, including survivors and families of …

  Kagadi , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Nankurabye Cell discovered the body of a four-year-old boy in a pond near Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School on Friday morning, after organizing a search when he failed to return from school. The deceased has been identified as Josephat Twinamasiko, a learner at the school and son of Mbonimpa Vian from …

The possibility that the South African Post Office (SAPO) could be placed under liquidation remains. A draft application has been prepared to file for its liquidation if National Treasury is not forthcoming with a capital injection. That’s according to the Post Office’s Business Rescue Practitioners. SAPO was placed under business rescue, in July 2023. It followed a provisional liquidation that …

The government has said that it will consider Israel’s response to South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It will then decide whether to request the court’s permission to submit further written replies, or to proceed directly to the oral phase of the proceedings. This after Israel finally filed its counter memorial at the ICJ, challenging South …

About 20 security personnel and local vigilantes have been killed by armed gangs in Plateau State, in north-central Nigeria. The region is one of several across the country grappling with persistent attacks by armed groups. Security personnel were on a routine patrol in the Kanam local government area when they were confronted by armed gangs. The Secretary of the Kanam …

French voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election. Voting started at 8 a.m. (0700 GMT) and ends at 8 p.m. with preliminary results to be released shortly after. In many medium …

The South Africa National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) says the Fitrah Hampers Campaign remains an important component of the holy month of Ramadan, as it breaks the cycle of poverty. This comes as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close for Muslims countrywide. This year, SANZAF will distribute 50 000 Fitrah Hampers, packed with essential food staples for the …

Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton has urged the country’s youth never to forget where they come from. As part of Anti-Racism Week, the Foundation together with communities, the youth and religious leaders have gathered in Sharpeville, in the Vaal, to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre. Sixty-nine people were shot and killed on the 21st of March, 1960 …

WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS Two minor children have been burnt beyond recognition inside a backroom house at Tjatjaneng village, east of Polokwane, in Limpopo. Police say the children aged three and five were left inside the room while their grandmother went to a tuckshop. The grandmother was alerted by community members who tried to extinguish the fire. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba …

The ‘Finalissima’ match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar later this month has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA said in a statement on Sunday. The contest between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina was scheduled for March 27 at Doha’s Lusail Stadium. UEFA said they held …

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola says the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) alongside police aims to stabilise priority crime hotspot areas in the country. Masemola and SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya held a joint media briefing in Pretoria following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy soldiers to crime-affected provinces. Masemola says gang-related violence in the Western Cape …