May 25
Uganda: Government Reports Stable Inflation, Improved External Economic Position
Nile Post
Uganda's macroeconomic environment remained stable during the recent general elections and the immediate post-election period, with government projecting economic growth of 6.6… Read more »
Uganda: Winnie Kiiza Warns Against Leaders Who Resist Transition
Nile Post
Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Winnie Kiiza has cautioned against leaders who resist transition or fail to prepare successors, saying such tendencies weaken institutions… Read more »
Uganda: Faridah Nakabugo Appointed Deputy Lord Mayor
Nile Post
Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has appointed Faridah Nakabugo, the representative for Lubaga II, as Deputy Lord Mayor and Secretary for Administration and Human Resources,… Read more »
Uganda: Polly Katuramu Elected Kitagwenda District Speaker After Tight Race
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Kitagwenda District ushered in a new chapter of leadership after newly elected district councillors officially took oath and elected a new district speaker during a highly… Read more »
Uganda: Onc Donates Bull, Food Items to Muslims Ahead of Eid Al Adha
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The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Manager and Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has donated food items and a bull to the Muslim… Read more »
Uganda: Mao in No Man's Land After Speaker Defeat, Renews Debate On DP-NRM Cooperation
Nile Post
Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao is facing renewed political uncertainty following his failure to secure backing in the race for Speaker of Parliament, a development… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Registrar Alum Pledges Stronger Monitoring, Accountability in Legal Representation Programme
Nile Post
Chief Registrar Agnes Alum has pledged to strengthen monitoring, training and accountability in the implementation of the State Funded Legal Representation programme, signalling a… Read more »
Uganda: Court of Appeal Commences Two-Day Civil Appeals Session in Jinja
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The Court of Appeal on Monday commenced a two-day civil appeals session in Jinja, with a total of 27 cases scheduled for hearing during the sitting, which runs from Monday, May 25,… Read more »
Uganda: Women Appeals for Help for 8-Year-Old Granddaughter With Heart Defect
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An elderly grandmother in Kitwe village, Kanoni Town Council in Gomba District, is struggling to care for her eight-year-old granddaughter who was born with a hole in the heart and… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Confirms Two New Ebola Cases
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed infections in the country to seven. Read more »
Uganda: Sickle Cell Outreach in Lira Screens Over 300 Residents
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Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative in partnership with Lira Regional Referral Hospital has conducted a major community outreach aimed at increasing awareness and early… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Residents Bring Down the Skies After Oboth Elected 12th Speaker
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Residents in Tororo District on Monday put business on hold as they gathered in hotels, restaurants and trading centres to follow live proceedings from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds,… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Foundation Marks 30 Years of Service As California Chapter Celebrates Milestone
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Kabaka Foundation has marked 30 years of service, with its California chapter in the United States holding celebrations to recognise the organisation's achievements over the past… Read more »
Uganda: Government, Build Us a Market Too - - Kanoni Traders Cry Out Over Poor Working Conditions
Nile Post
Traders operating in Kanoni Daily Market in Gomba District have appealed to the Government of Uganda to consider them among taxpayers deserving better services by securing land and… Read more »
Uganda: Muntu Calls January Election a Mess, Urges Ugandans Not to Lose Hope
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Former presidential candidate and Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) president Gregory Mugisha Muntu has described the January 15 presidential election as a "mess," urging… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Alert - Rubanda Chair Warns Against Handshakes
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Rubanda District Chairperson Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba has urged residents to avoid handshakes and limit close contact as Uganda registers new Ebola cases. Read more »
Uganda: Three Arrested Over Burglaries Against High-Profile Athletes
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BBC Sport - Police in Chile say they have arrested three people suspected of carrying out a series of burglaries on the homes of high-profile athletes in the US and Argentina. Read more »
Uganda: Balimwezo Calls for Clean Water and Better Sanitation in Kampala Schools
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Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has called for increased efforts in promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and communities to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental… Read more »
Uganda: Norbert Mao - What Next for This Brilliant Orator Who Gambled Everything On Museveni?
Nile Post
There are politicians who survive by numbers. Others survive by fear. Some by money, clan arithmetic, military friendships or the ruthless mastery of patronage. Read more »
Liberia: LERC Concludes Media Workshop On Tracking Liberia's Electricity Regulatory Framework
New Dawn
- The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has concluded a major media engagement workshop aimed at strengthening public awareness and media understanding of Liberia's… Read more »
Liberia: US Firms in Liberia Form New Association
New Dawn
More than 40 American businesses operating in Liberia have formed the American Business Association in Liberia (ABAIL) following a meeting at the US Embassy in Monrovia on… Read more »
Liberia: Controversy Hangs Over Sino-Liberia Investment Operations
New Dawn
~~faces growing community backlash and breaches in SCR Read more »
West Africa: Political Maturity and the Future of Politics in Liberia [analysis]
New Dawn
Embracing Maturity, Fostering Dialogue, and Valuing the Power of Unity, Liberia Can Shift Its Political Narrative From Reactive to Proactive, Laying the Groundwork for a… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Praises Mfdp Women, Commends Their Service to Liberia
New Dawn
- Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, honored the women of the Ministry on Mother's Day, lauding them as "women of value, virtue, and… Read more »
Liberia: Bong Citizens Honor Ex-Cuttington President Dr. Tokpa for Educational Legacy
New Dawn
Citizens of Bong County over the weekend honored former Cuttington University President and former Bong County Senator, Dr. Henrique Flomo Tokpa, for his longstanding contributions… Read more »
