RT: The African continent is in huge need of energy investments, and Russia could become one of its key partners, according to President Vladimir Putin speaking at BRICS summit in Johannesburg. "I would especially like to note that Russia is planning to step up its assistance in development of national
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Ugandan farmers are counting losses after maize prices hit Shs200 in many parts of the country. Farmers have sought government intervention, but in vain. Today, Vincent Ssempijja Bamulangaki, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries gave an unconvincing explanation about the current maize prices. His statement titled ‘MINISTER`S TAKE
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By AFP Nelson Chamisa, who turned 40 in February, is old enough by only a few months to be president of Zimbabwe under the constitutional minimum age limit. But he hopes that, come Monday, his youth will be the force that propels him to election victory against all the odds.
Read MoreThe project will be implemented by the Italian consultancy EUROSUPPORT in association with the Ghanaian branch of the international audit firm KPMG MONROVIA, Liberia, July 30, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On Wednesday, 3 July 2018, the European Union (EU) and the General Auditing Commission (GAC) of Liberia officially launched a
Read MoreBoosting the region’s maritime infrastructure and security VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 30, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- President Danny Faure has called for the Regional Economic Community to elevate its levels of engagement with regards to maritime infrastructure and maritime security. “Effecting real regional integration can be deemed a futile exercise, the
Read MoreMOGADISHU, Somalia, July 30, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Cognizant of the deep bonds of friendship between the peoples of Eritrea and Somalia; Recalling that the peoples of Somalia and Eritrea have consistently evinced solidarity and provided support to each other’s aspirations for freedom, independence and progress; Determined to build on
Read MoreDuring his stay in South Africa, Xi attended the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg BEIJING, China, July 30, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on July 29 after state visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Senegal, Rwanda and South Africa. During his stay in South
Read MoreThese strategies assist in developing the public health workforce in Sierra Leone to improve epidemiologic capacity to evaluate and strengthen public health surveillance systems FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, July 30, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On Friday, July 27, Charge d’Affaires Tomekah L. Burl attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort
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By Sherry Zameer According to the 2017 Mobile Economy Report of the GSM Association, Africa currently has 420 million unique mobile subscribers representing a 43 percent penetration. By 2020, the Report predicts that 500 million Africans will be mobile subscribers, making it the fastest-growing mobile market. Perhaps more important, smartphone
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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) Governor, Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile has revealed that Uganda’s banking sector is improving steadily supported by the recovery in economic growth. He made the remarks during Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Informal Dinner held on Friday at Golden Tulip Hotel, Nakasero. “I am pleased to report that
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