June 05
Somalia: Sodma Commissioner Meets With Somali Ambassadors to Address Humanitarian Issues
Shabelle
The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamuud Moallim, recently met with Somali ambassadors to Türkiye, Libya, Iraq, and Germany to discuss… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwibuka Women T20 - Nigeria Stun Rwanda As Uganda Take Charge
New Times
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Uganda: Good Practices for Managing Safety and Traffic Flow During Road Construction
Observer
Ensuring human safety is top priority in the implementation of construction projects. Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda's Dred Scott V Sandford - Part 4 - Fox Odoi and Others V Attorney General, and Academic Freedom in Uganda
Observer
The freedom of belief, thought and expression is one of the oldest known to humankind. Indeed, by scientific accounts, it is precisely this ability which set homo sapiens apart… Read more »
Uganda: Late Rubahamya Mentored, Instilled Love for Biology
Observer
JOHN BYARUHANGA RUBAHAMYA, an icon in Biology education, passed away on May 28, 2024, at Mulago hospital, due to kidney failure he struggled with since December 2023. Read more »
Uganda: How USA, UK Hijack and Kill Local Struggles
Observer
It cannot be true that the UK or the United States of America were waiting for the #UgandaParliamentExhbition to do something about corruption in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Has the Best Idea for Improving Service Delivery
Observer
Prime Minister Robbinah Nabbanja is onto something. Read more »
Uganda: Can Ugandan Football Afford to Be Led By a Sanctioned President? [analysis]
Observer
Recently, Dr Spire Ssentongo tweeted a thought-provoking piece, wondering why Ugandans have been reduced to applauding foreigners who sanction corrupt individuals instead of taking… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among, Save Uganda's Image - Resign to Avoid Facing Impeachment
Observer
The recent sanctions imposed on the speaker of Uganda's parliament, Anita Among, by the United States and United Kingdom governments are a grave indictment on the integrity of… Read more »
Uganda: Your Mail - Why Are Ugandans Always Happy? [analysis]
Observer
Despite facing challenges such as bad governance and unfair taxation, Ugandans have mastered the art of finding joy in the midst of adversity. Read more »
Uganda: Namirembe Bitamazire Reminisces About Golden Years of Public Service
Observer
Geraldine Namrembe BITAMAZIRE, 83, has served in all categories of the education sector before official retirement in 2011. Read more »
Uganda: Mental Health Challenges Impeding Economic Growth
Observer
The death, allegedly by suicide, by a Ugandan digital marketer last week created some buzz about mental health at least on social media that probably had not been seen before. Read more »
June 04
Uganda: The Paradox of President Museveni's Anti-Corruption Crusade [opinion]
Nile Post
In the annals of Ugandan history, President Museveni's tenure has been marked by a complex dance with corruption. For decades, Museveni portrayed himself as a fierce opponent of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Our Environment Our Source of Livelihood
Ethiopian Herald
On the 5th of June every year, the world is marking World Environment Day with various thematic declarations. The theme of World Environment Day 2024 is 'land restoration,… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Prepares to Honor 53 Heroes At 35th Heroes' Day Celebration
Nile Post
As Uganda eagerly anticipates the 35th Heroes' Day celebration on June 9, 2024, the nation gears up to pay tribute to 53 individuals for their extraordinary contributions. Under… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni's Historical Approach to Economic Challenges in State of the Nation Addresses
Nile Post
As Ugandans eagerly anticipate President Yoweri Museveni's forthcoming State of the Nation Address, a look back at his previous addresses provides insight into how he has tackled… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Opens Embassy in South Korea, Secures Potential $500 Million Boost
Nile Post
Uganda and South Korea are poised to take their relationship to the next level. This was evident at the ongoing Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, where Uganda's high-powered… Read more »
Uganda: Economic Expectations - Ugandans Seek Clarity On Mammoth 72 Trillion Shilling Budget
Nile Post
With President Yoweri Museveni's State of the Nation Address looming, Uganda's economic sector is buzzing with concerns. The central issue? The gargantuan 72 trillion shilling… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Man and Woman Sentenced to Death
Dabanga
Ed Damazin Court in Blue Nile region issued a death sentence against civil servant El Habib Eisa on Monday, after he was accused of "undermining the constitutional order." On… Read more »
Africa: Seychelles' President Stresses How Challenges in Africa Can Be Tackled in Collective Way
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan highlighted the various challenges affecting the African continent and stressed how these can only be addressed through collective… Read more »
Tanzania: Why Africa Needs to Learn From Korea's Success Story - Samia
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said African countries can learn from the stunning success story of the Republic of Korea, which started as an agriculture-based economy just… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Clarifies On Korean Loan Claims
Daily News
Tanzania's government has refuted claims that security guarantee was included in the issuance of 2.5bn US dollars (about 6.7tri/-) loan from the Republic of Korea. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Breaks Silence On Week-Long Mogadishu Flight Diversions
Capital FM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has commented on flight diversions reported in Mogadishu since May 24 citing safety concerns. Read more »
Uganda: Commemoration of the Ugandan Martyrs - About Four Million Faithful Participate in the Celebrations
Agenzia Fides
About 4 million faithful participated yesterday, June 3, in the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine Basilica in Namugongo, in the celebrations in memory of the Ugandan Martyrs. The… Read more »
Mauritius: Blue Economy - Minister Maudhoo Launches the National Blue Carbon Task Force
Government of Mauritius
A National Blue Carbon Task Force aiming to bring stakeholders to work collaboratively so as to achieve net zero carbon emission was launched, today, by the Minister of Blue… Read more »