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August 22
Uganda: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Condemn Ukraine's Support for International Terrorism
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger condemn the Ukrainian authorities' open support for international terrorism, in particular in the Sahel region, according to a letter from the… Read more »
August 01
Uganda: Corruption in Uganda - a Catalyst for Increased National Debt
Corruption is a major obstacle to Uganda's development, impacting governance, economic stability, and the social structure. A severe consequence of widespread corruption is the… Read more »
March 25
Africa: EU Backs AU's Initiative for in-Continent Vaccine Production
The European Union intends to support its partner, the African Union, in its ambitious goal of producing 60% of vaccines on the continent for African citizens by 2040, according to… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Majority of Air Pollution Deaths in Asia, Africa
More than a million people die every year due to short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, researchers say, with Asia accounting for almost two thirds of all deaths. Read more »
February 07
Uganda: How Corrupt Was Uganda in 2023?
Every year, Transparency International; the anti-corruption NGO, disseminates results for its country specific global Corruption Perception Index (CPI). This year, the results were… Read more »
February 04
Somalia: AU Mission Closes Military Bases in Second Phase of Drawdown for Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with logistical support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has completed phase two drawdown, which… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: UN Peacekeepers Get High-Tech Training Boost With New Virtual Facility
The United Nations Command, Control, Communication and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Academy for Peace Operations on November 29th, unveiled its… Read more »
November 26, 2023
Uganda: Uganda, ILO to Implement the Second Phase of Project to End Child Labour
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Mr. Aggrey David Kibenge has met with a delegation from the International Labour… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Africa: WHO Approves First African-Manufactured Malaria Drug
A leading Kenya-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Universal Corporation Ltd (UCL), has become the first African manufacturer to gain WHO prequalification for their… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Uganda: World Bank Funding Embargo to Uganda
Following the World Bank decision issued on Aug.8 to stop new public funding to Uganda in relation to the passing of the anti-homosexuality bill into law, a group of civil society… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Uganda: Govt Engaging the World Bank On Funding Cuts - Musasizi
The State Minister for Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has said government is engaging the World Bank on its decision to cut financing of projects in Uganda. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: World Bank to Stop Funding Uganda Over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank has suspended all future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations after the enactment of an anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Dr Sozi Appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique
Dr Catherine Sozi was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Read more »
July 04, 2023
East Africa: FAO and IGAD Meet On the Uptake of Biological Control for Pest Management in East Africa
Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organisation Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa (FAO SFE), the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD), as well as global… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Uganda: President Museveni Holds a Consultative Meeting With UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on June 27th held a consultative meeting with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Uganda, Susan Ngongi Namondo who called on him at… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Somalia: Stay in Somalia or Get Out?
Jonathan Odur, the opposition MP of Erute South constituency and Shadow Minister for Defence, says the Ugandan contingent in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Sudan: UN Security Council Extends Mandate of Assistance Mission
The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Friday decided to extend the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) until Dec. 3 of this year. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Uganda: Aschberg Programme, Digital Project for Artists and Cultural Professionals Launched
Ministry of Gender, UNESCO partner to implement Aschberg programme for artists & Open Digital Roadmap Project Read more »
May 31, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Partners With WHO to Tackle Emergencies
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have launched of a Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Uganda: World Bank President Nominee Pledges Change
World Bank president nominee, Ajay Banga, pledges to partner with African Development Bank for transformative results Read more »
March 01, 2023
Uganda: Plan to Eliminate Mercury From Skin Lightening Products
The Governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have united in a $14 million project to eliminate the use of mercury in skin lightening products - a serious public health issue,… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Africa: Africa Cannot Afford Failing to Implement AfCFTA - AU Commissioner
Africa cannot afford failing to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a senior official of the African Union Commission (AUC) has said. Read more »
January 28, 2023
Rwanda: IMF Chief Hails Rwanda's Climate Actions
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has hailed policies and sustained implementation of reforms to address climate change by the… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Red Cross Seeks Shs24 Billion for Operations
The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has appealed to the Budget Committee to reinstate a Shs10 billion allocation for Emergency Medical Services and Disease outbreak response. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Uganda: Germany, EU Provide Uganda Shs136 Billion for Solar Mini-Grids
The German Government and the European Union (EU) on Dec.13 launched the 'GET ACCESS Mini-grid Solar Program, a 35 million euro initiative to support the electrification of… Read more »
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