Arua Municipality MP Ibrahim Abiriga has been shot dead at Kawanda along Kampala-Gulu Highway by unknown assailants. [caption id="attachment_13625" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Abiriga strongly supported the lifting of the Presidential age limits[/caption] Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa has confirmed this sad news. He was driving his yellow beattle (Volkswagen). He has
Read MoreWith over 1.8 million lives impacted since 2015, Africa Code Week harnesses partnerships to build community capacity on digital education across an entire continent. ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, June 8, 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 2018 edition of Africa Code Week (ACW) officially kicked-off in Madagascar yesterday with its first-part
Read MoreSenior Advisor Fierst-Walsh will provide a briefing on the Kimberley Process Intercessional and take questions from participating journalists WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- EVENT:Please join us on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 for a telephonic press briefing with Pamela Fierst-Walsh, Senior Advisor for Conflict
Read MoreThe report revealed that some government departments and entities continued with deviations and expansions, even when their applications to do so were declined by the National Treasury CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) Mr Themba Godi
Read MoreThe Director-General was also ordered to investigate the circumstances around the employment of department Chief Financial Officer Mr Cox Mokgoro CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has instructed the Director-General of the Department of Public Works, Mr Sam Vukela,
Read MoreThe achievement of ideals of the National Development Plan hinges on the South African Police Service’s (SAPS’s) ability to ensure the safety and security of everyone CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, welcomes the successful
Read MoreUnited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will primarily support the government in building strong and resilient health and social systems to improve the health and well-being of women and youth throughout Libya TUNIS, Tunisia, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF held a consultative workshop today with key
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The monopoly enjoyed by the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) as the sole social security provider has come to an end as private pension schemes commence operations, reports Rwanda based The NewTimes. This will give Rwandan employers and individuals alternative schemes. The latest entrant is Liaison Group, in Partnership with
Read MoreIts functions include maintaining international best practices in prisons management, monitoring human rights standards, and developing prisoner treatment programs with the aim of improving prison institutions JUBA, South Sudan, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The United Nations Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Moustapha Soumaré, and the Deputy
Read MoreThe Constitutional Review Committee’s colloquium will create a conducive environment for an open discussion and exploration of ideas prior to the public participation processes on the constitutional review CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 8, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Constitutional Review Committee is hosting a colloquium on Section 25
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