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Uganda: Central Bank audit report sent to Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) for further…
The Auditor General’s forensic audit report on the alleged loss of Shs60 billion from Bank of Uganda (BoU) has been forwarded to…
Media Statement: Police Chairperson Condemns the Handling of Khayelitsha Resident by VIP South…
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has strongly condemned the mishandling and maltreatment of a…
“Mama Jasiri” Education and Production Workshop Opens in Tanzania with Turkish Cooperation and…
The “Mama Jasiri” Education and Production Workshop, a development project supported by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination…
Cameroon: Authorities must stop harassment of human rights defender Alice Nkom and attacks on civil…
Reacting to the summoning of Alice Nkom, a Cameroonian lawyer and President of the Central African Human Rights Defenders Network…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives Phone Call from the President of the European Council
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the European Council, Mr. António Costa. …
Canon’s strong commitment to sustainability recognised in new Quocirca Sustainability Leaders report
Today, Canon Europe announces that it has once again been named a leader in Quocirca’s Sustainability Leaders Report, an annual…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of European Parliament
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of the European Parliament, Ms. Roberta Metsola, in the presence of…
Restoring Hope: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and United States…
For the farming communities in Zimbabwe, cattle are the backbone of their livelihoods and way of life. These animals provide…
Eritrea: Seminar on Enhancing Organizational Capacity
Nationals in Switzerland held a seminar on 4 January in Geneva, aimed at enhancing organizational capacity and participation in…
A booming continent needs a new payment infrastructure
Africa is an exciting, vibrant and creative place to do business. But make no mistake, it has its challenges. Currency…
Bowency CEO Robins Tchale Watchou Named Among the 100 Most Influential Africans
Robins Tchale Watchou, former professional rugby player turned international entrepreneur and CEO of Bowency (www.Bowency.com),…
Media Statement: Basic Education Committee Chairperson Concerned About Court Matters Regarding…
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education Chairperson, Ms Joy Maimela, today expressed her deep concern about the court action…
Wentors Launches Wentors 2.0 to Advance Women in Technology Globally
Wentors, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in technology, is proud to announce the launch of Wentors 2.0 – a …
Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda in two months
Kenya and Angola will work together to ensure Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Luanda, Angola, beginning March this year.…
World Health Organization (WHO) prequalifies diagnostic test to support safer administration of P.…
On 18 December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate…
United States (US): State Department Determines Genocide in Sudan
The United States government said on January 7, 2025 that it had determined that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) forces committed…
United States and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign Agreement to Enhance Power Sector…
The United States welcomes the signing of a landmark $27 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Threshold Program …
Uganda: Immediately release lawyer Eron Kiiza and quash military court’s outrageous decision
Responding to the assault, arrest, summary conviction and nine-month sentencing by a Ugandan military court of Eron Kiiza, lawyer…
Animal Resources at the Heart of Transforming Agri-Food Systems in the Extraordinary African Union…
The Extraordinary AU Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP, scheduled for 9-11 January 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, will provide a platform…
Electrifying Rural Africa: The Role of Decentralized Power Generation (By NJ Ayuk)
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/).
Think about a time when your electricity…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Announced the Best African Women Researchers and…
Merck Foundation announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards winners 2024, 5 Researchers from…
Uganda: Budget shortfalls could derail National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) goals – Civil…
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has expressed concerns about the government's ability to deliver on the ambitious…
Seychelles and Kenya discuss candidature for the position of Chairperson of the African Union…
The Principal Minister, Mr. Jean-François Ferrari, received Mr. Raila Odinga from Kenya at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Wednesday…
Celebrating a Living Legend: Seychelles’ Oldest Resident Turns 106
In a heartfelt celebration today, President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan joined family and friends to honour…
Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives Prime Minister of Greece Mitsotakis
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on the sidelines of the 10th Summit…
Network International’s digital payment solution to power new Money Fellows offering in Egypt
Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has…
Media Statement: Winnie Khumalo’s Passing a Sad Loss to South Africa’s Music Landscape
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with deep sadness the passing of the art legend Winnie Khumalo on…
Uganda: ‘Re-think priorities in National Development Plan’
The National Planning Authority (NPA) has been urged to reassess its priorities in the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP)…
President Ruto Attends the Swearing-in of Ghana New President, Mahama
President William Ruto was among several African leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s new President John…
Uganda: Members of Parliament call for increased vocational training in prisons
The Committee on Education and Sports has tasked the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) to extend technical…