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Gulu bookshops and other stationary business owners in the Northern Ugandan city are decrying the low turn-up of customers even as the new school term draws closer. They have placed the blame on the influx of hawkers dealing in similar stationary products within the city. These operate with very little regulation from the city authorities. Call to crackdown Florence Kajula, ...

French farmers have begun moving hundreds of tractors in an effort to blockade key routes into the French capital, termed the “siege of Paris.” They argue they are being hit by falling incomes, environmental regulations, rising red tape, and competition from imports. French authorities say 15,000 police officers have been mobilized to stop tractors entering the capital and other cities. Other protests ...

In a breathtaking AFCON encounter, Ivory Coast, the host nation, delivered a stunning blow to Senegal, the reigning champions, securing a remarkable victory that left spectators on the edge of their seats. The match, which had the entire football world buzzing with anticipation, showcased the talent and determination of both teams. From the opening whistle to the final moments, it ...

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford’s absence from their FA Cup fourth-round victory at Newport is an “internal matter”. The England forward missed training at United on Friday after reporting ill. However, media reports then emerged the 26-year-old had been seen in nightspots in Northern Ireland on both Wednesday and Thursday evening. “He reported ill. The rest is an ...

Japan’s Moon lander has resumed operations after being shut for a week due to a power supply issue. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said it re-established contact with the lander Sunday night, indicating that the glitch had been fixed. Its solar cells are working again after a shift in lighting conditions allowed it to catch sunlight, the agency said. It could ...