As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world: jazz. Born from the African-American experience, jazz became one of America's most influential cultural exports, travelling across continents...

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was reportedly taken from his home in Wakaliga on Monday morning in an operation involving unidentified security personnel, with the circumstances surrounding the incident still unclear. Details about the reason for his reported arrest, as well as any formal...