The Extraordinary Summit approved the extension of the mandate of the SADC Preventative Mission in the Kingdom of Lesotho (SAPMIL) for a further period of six months, from May to November 2018 PRETORIA, South Africa, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that the steps
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United Nations delivers Explosive Ordnance Disposal equipment to support Libyan authorities in dealing with explosive hazards
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Libya remains committed to strengthening the ability of Libyan National Security Institutions TUNIS, Tunisia, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Explosive remnants of war lead to devastating humanitarian consequences, causing injury, death and massive displacement of civilians across Libya. With limited resources, Libyan Security
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South Africa: Communications Committee Welcomes National Assembly Resolution on ICASA Chairperson
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Portfolio Committee on Communications has welcomed a resolution by the National Assembly (NA) to put on hold the committee’s recommendation for the removal of the Councillor and Chairperson of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), Mr Rubben
Read MoreAn Atlantis based Lesedi Skills Development Academy was established to address the need for skilled artisans and to close the skills gap in the nuclear and broader energy sector as well as associated industries PRETORIA, South Africa, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Skills development is critical to the economy
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Kenya Forest Service officers seized 700 bags of charcoal illegally imported from Uganda, the Daily Nation reports. The officers arrested one person and impounded two Lorries in Nakuru that were ferrying the contraband on Tuesday evening. Mau Forest regional boss David Mutoro said one lorry was seized after it was
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The Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Mr Richard Byarugaba, has urged employees to save for their future retirement. He said statistics in the region show that Ugandans have one of the least saving cultures compared to the other countries in East Africa “We save less than 10
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MTN Uganda, led by the CEO Wim Vanhelleputte, at the weekend, paid a courtesy visit to the King of Tooro, His Royal Highness Dr. Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at his majestic palace, the Karuzika, overlooking Fort Portal town. The CEO was on a three day visit to
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Uganda's First Lady who is also Minister of Education and Sports has launched a radio campaign aimed at ensuring good feeding of school going children. Janet Museveni revealed this development on Tuesday. "Tonight, I start a national radio campaign on school feeding. Please tune in and let's discuss how to
Read MoreHe also raised concerns about the situation of 56 detainees sentenced to death, including the case of a woman whose appeal for a presidential pardon was recently rejected KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 24, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The UN Independent Expert on Sudan expressed concern about reports that the security forces were
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Ghana: On 20 April the United Kingdom concluded delivery of the Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Course at
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) ACCRA, Ghana, April 24, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On 20 Apr the United Kingdom concluded delivery of the Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Course at KAIPTC. The MDWSC course had commenced on 9 Apr with participants from Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire,
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