WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025

Good morning!  On this day in 1960, Senegal withdrew from the Mali Federation and declared its independence - with Léopold Senghor becoming president a month later.

And on the same day in 1993 - the Oslo accords negotiations were concluded in Norway. The agreement, between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization - gave the Palestinian Authority governing powers over the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Were you born today? Then you share the BD with the late singer - Jim Reeves.

In the news.

📌 All schools and district headquarters should display the names of registered candidates for the primary seven, senior four and senior six examinations of 2025 starting from August 10th  to October 10th... UNEB Orders. 

📌Some activists are accusing some UPDF soldiers for guarding persons who are illegally cutting trees and burning charcoal in Zoka Central Forest Reserve in Adjumani district. 

in May 2023 , President M7 issued an executive order stopping the commercial production and trade of charcoal in north and north eastern Uganda. 

📌 In business; Mandella millers Limited, the makers of Supreme wheat and maize flour, have been awarded an international global food safety certification.  

"The certification builds trust across the supply value chain - strengthening relations with customers, suppliers & retailers while empowering  Mandella Millers with global market opportunities"  Patricia Bageine Ejalu. Deputy ED -UNBS.

📌Banaye, have you seen those pictures on social media of messages or words written on the back of T-shirts worn by Ugandan fans at Namboole?  ...see for yourself here...

Thats all for today. Find these and more stories in your favourite news platform.

Become what you need - not what you want. Start this Wednesday. 

The Sanyu Daily Team. 

DAILY QUOTE

"This exercise is important to avoid unfortunate scenarios where some learners are discovered unregistered at the start of the exam period" Dan Odongo . ED-UNEB