A new helicopter bought by Uganda's police force has failed to fly. Journalists were invited to a ceremony to see deputy police chief Sabiiti Muzeeyi receive the helicopter, but the event ended abruptly after it failed to take off, local media reports. The helicopter - one of three bought from
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dfcu Bank customers can now access medical insurance, life insurance, funeral and related expenses insurance and so much more by simply having specific accounts with the Bank. This was revealed this morning at a Bancassurance dialogue organized by dfcu under the theme, “Securing a sustainable legacy.” With the penetration
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Uganda’s leading power distributor Umeme Ltd on Thursday opened a new service centre in Pallisa town in a move aimed at providing efficient, safe, reliable electricity and friendly customer experience. Speaking at the launch of the Centre, Selestino Babungi, the Umeme Managing Director said: “Our service strategy has always been
Read MoreSince the end of April, the conflict-ravaged counties of Leer and Mayendit in the north of South Sudan have once again been wracked by violence JUBA, South Sudan, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Thousands of people caught between the frontlines in South Sudan are unable to reach basic services
Read MoreCompletion of the review would make available SDR 177 million (about US$257 million), bringing total disbursements under the EFF to about US$1.2 billion WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- *The Tunisian authorities and the IMF team have made significant progress in the discussions on
Read MoreBurkina Faso is one of the six countries in the Sahel facing increasing hardships this year ROME, Italy, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Sweden, through the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will support drought-stricken farmers and herders in the Sahel, with a focus on Burkina Faso and
Read MoreWASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Statement by Spokesperson Clayton M. Mccleskey on the Elimination of Trachoma in Ghana and Nepal:This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the Republic of Ghana and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal for eliminating trachoma as a
Read MoreOn 13 November in Montevideo, host nation Uruguay will take on Ghana in the opening game ZURICH, Switzerland, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018 reached an important milestone on Wednesday, as the Official Draw was held at the Home
Read MoreThe project aims to strengthen the capacities of small-scale miners in the use of mercury-free gold mining methods and to promote and support current reforms in the mining sector EAST LEGON, Ghana, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On May 30, 2018, in Ampomaah Tourist Hotel, East Legon, the launching
Read MoreThe project aims to strengthen the capacities of small-scale miners in the use of mercury-free gold mining methods and to promote and support current reforms in the mining sector EAST LEGON, Ghana, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On May 30, 2018, in Ampomaah Tourist Hotel, East Legon, the launching
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