Experts: New approach needed to resolve conflicts in E. Africa region
This is because various peace agreements in the eastern Africa region are concentrating on political settlements while ignoring the socio-economic aspects to improve the lives of civilian victims.
Kenya Treasury says country has no room for fresh borrowing
This comes barely a week after it commenced a debt swap that will see Sh87.8 billion ($714.6 million) worth of short-term debt converted into long-term debt to ease the pressure it is experiencing from maturities. Last week, the Kenyan government floated its first switch bond...
World Aids Day: Driving on the road to an Aids-free Uganda
In the mid-1980s to early 1990s, the new NRA government of Uganda was grappling with the uphill task of reorganising a country ravaged by instability, economic adversity, and human capital inadequacies, among which a sick and unproductive population was a significant concern.
Kabuleta denied bail, remanded till Dec 14
Joseph Kabuleta in the dock Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s court has remanded former presidential candidate Joseph Kabuleta to Luzira prison on charges of promoting sectarianism. Kabuleta, also president of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, was on Wednesday arraigned before chief magistrate, Ritah Neumbe Kidasa and charged...
Ghanaians seek to correct injustice against Uruguay
Ghana fans in Accra celebrating their team’s 3-2 victoory over South Korea on November 28. Ghana play Uruguay in the final group game December 2 ACCRA – The streets of Accra – known for their traffic gridlock – were suspiciously quiet on Monday as Ghana...
18 to face trial over 2016 Côte d’Ivoire tourist complex attack
Eighteen people accused of involvement in one of West Africa's bloodiest attacks by extremists — a machine-gun assault on a beach resort in 2016 that left 19 dead — go on trial in Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday.
Govt, ILO launch model to intensify fight against child labour
Minister Betty Amongi launching the finance model last week Over 73,500 people are set to benefit from Shs 88.8 billion Social Finance Model which aims at fighting child labour in Uganda. A brainchild of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Social Finance Model was launched...
Truce holds in east DR Congo despite ambushes by rival militias
A ceasefire between government troops and M23 rebels appeared to be holding for a third day on Monday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite clashes between rival militias, residents told AFP.
Girls in sub-Saharan Africa 3 times more likely to get HIV: Report
Although Tanzania has had a positive impact in fighting HIV/Aids, the new report reveals that the key populations in the country still lag behind when it comes to testing and treatment.
Ukraine to donate grain to hunger-stricken African countries
Kyiv has partnered with international donors including the European Union to establish the “Grain from Ukraine Humanitarian Programme”, which will enable several hunger-stricken countries in Africa and Asia receive food donations from the war-torn eastern European nation.
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