The United States Government has added her voice to the condemnation of events at Makerere University that saw students beaten and their rooms forcefully broken into by security forces. This condemnation is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the US Embassy in Kampala saying the attacks on students
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Liberia's President George Weah has accepted the resignation of Central Bank Governor Nathaniel Patray (pictured) despite ongoing investigations over his alleged role in misallocation of state funds, including $25m (£19m) meant to ease inflation. Mr Weah had previously announced his plan to replace Mr Patray, a decision criticised by many
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By Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber and CEO, Centurion Law Group I truly believe that investment and economic development are the keys for peace and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa. I have said it again and again. I wrote dozens of articles and even a book partially dedicated to
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The First Lady of Burundi, Denise Nkurunziza has composed a song as her special contribution to support ‘Merck More Than a Mother campaign’. The song and video composed, sung and produced by Denise will be officially launched during the 6th Edition of “Merck Africa Asia Luminary” in Accra, Ghana. Merck
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The remains of Police Commissioner Christine Alalo who perished in the Ethiopian Airways crash in March have been identified. Alalo was part of the passengers from 35 countries who were on board the Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi that crashed on 10 March, killing 157 people. Among
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By Barbara Kasekende Every parent wants the best for their child’s future. But with the rate of youth unemployment, there is definitely cause for concern.Our universities churn out tens of thousands of graduates every year, but where are the jobs? And we haven’t even considered those that dropped out along
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A group Indian nationals and companies have dragged the Parliament of Uganda to Court seeking court orders to put an end to the probe into acquisition of departed Asian properties, describing the probe by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) as an abuse on powers of
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The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has cleared a Chinese plywood Company Zhong Bang Industries Limited, to resume their operations in Katonga having found that they have not violated the environment. Early this month, NEMA stopped the Chinese company from carrying out any activity in Katonga wetland. This followed reports
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Days after launching another campaign aimed at trying to force President Yoweri Musveni out of power, FDC has unveiled a new plot aimed at regime change in Uganda. This was unveiled by FDC party spokesperson, Ibrahim Sssmujju Nganda while addressing a press briefing at the party headquarters. "We have already
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Danish food tech and agribusiness executives arrive in Uganda this week to explore avenues for sectoral synergies between the two countries. Denmark has over the years maintained an enviable track record in agriculture production, with its annual yield being three times the amount it needs for itself. This, thanks to
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