The Democratic Republic of Congo says it will not attend a donor conference in Geneva next month, complaining the country is being given "a bad image". The meeting aims to raise nearly $1.7bn (£1.2bn) for what the UN has described as a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Acting Prime Minister Jose Makila
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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Godfrey Mutabazi has told telecom firms to phase out the use of Airtime scratch cards, urging them to encourage their customers to use electronic airtime. In a letter dated March 23, 2018 obtained by Business Focus, UCC directs telecommunications companies to phase out
Read MoreThe actions of mankind could lead to the extinction of half of African birds and mammals by the end of 2100, a UN-backed study has said. The report conducted by 550 experts from around the world said reduced biodiversity could affect people's quality of life. It also found 42% of
Read MoreThe Uganda Financial Intelligence Authority (UFIA) has launched an investigation into Justine Bagyenda, the former Bank of Uganda executive director for commercial banks supervision over alleged illegitimate accumulation of wealth. The development comes against the backdrop of vigorous quizzing of Bagyenda a few days ago by the Inspector General of
Read MoreMilitary Police changes command Today 24th Mar 2018 Brig SM Sabiiti has handed over command of Military Police to Col William Bainomugisha in order to fully concentrate on his new assignment as the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP). The function at the Makindye-based Military Police barracks was presided over
Read MoreLILONGWE, Malawi, 24 de março de 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A República do Malawi (“Malawi”) tornou-se o segundo país-membro da África Austral a aderir-se à Africa Finance Corporation (a “AFC” ou “Corporação”) – a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimentos infraestruturais. A adesão do Malawi à AFC representa a progressão da atual área
Read MoreKIGALI, Rwanda, March 23rd, 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA) /-Africa’s scientists and innovators descend on Kigali, Rwanda, for the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2018 set to be held on 26 – 28 March 2018. The three-day forum brings together over 1200 leading scientists, policymakers, business leaders, civil society leaders
Read MoreToday at 4: 45pm Uganda vs. São Tomé e Príncipe Mandela National Stadium, Namboole Numbers don't lie and true, the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are rank outsiders in world football. Ranked 179th by FIFA, the Santomeans are 101 places below Uganda, who host them at Mandela
Read MoreAs the 2017/18 Financial Year nears to an end, the Government of Uganda can’t wait to procure CCTV cameras to fight crime in the forthcoming financial year. Government is now seeking Shs910bn supplementary expenditure approval by Parliament, with Shs60bn earmarked t to procure CCTV cameras for Police. David Bahati, the
Read MoreMr. Debra was honored for his lifelong fight for the rights of persons with disabilities ACCRA, Ghana, March 23, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In a ceremony held at his residence on March 22, 2018, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Robert P. Jackson honored Dr. Rose Mensah-Kutin and Mr. Yaw Ofori Debra
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