South Sudan's President Salva Kiir says he's ready to accept a peace deal that would end years of civil war in the world's youngest country. The agreement being negotiated with his rival Riek Machar would give the country five vice presidents, and covers power sharing and security. A permanent ceasefire
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Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has called for increased investments targeting livelihood enhancement. Kutesa made the plea during events commemorating the 66th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, a day defined as a turning point in the history and independence of Egypt. Kutesa observed that although Egypt has supported the political,
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The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija has apologised to Parliament for reportedly disowning Mobile Money Tax. This is after he received a letter from the Speaker that he should apologise to the House and set the record straight why he said the controversial tax was passed
Read MoreParliament remains resolute in its pursuit of fearless oversight, transparency, openness and accountability PRETORIA, South Africa, July 19, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Madiba’s birthday today is particularly special as it marks 100 years since his birth. This year we are also celebrating the centenary birthday of Ms Albertina Sisulu, another
Read MorePRETORIA, South Africa, July 19, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Minister of Public Works, TW Nxesi together with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will hold a media briefing on 19 July 2018 at GCIS (Pretoria). The content of the briefing will address: The signed Proclamation by President Ramaphosa that
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City socialite Charles Olim aka SIPAPA has been rearrested for public nuisance and inconsiderate use of motor vehicle. Olim was arrested from Kiseeka market following distress calls from business operators. His arrests have always come after public outcry about his impunity on the roads. “Police now warns celebrities, civil servants
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By Peter Abaanabasazi Kikuube The Marine Police unit has banned the sailing of people without lifesaving gadgets on the waters of Lake Albert. This was revealed by Michael Walwanga, the Deputy Commandant Marine Police Unit while receiving life-saving and rescue equipment donated by International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the
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Dangote Group, the West African conglomerate founded by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a $650 million (Shs2.4 trillion) loan facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to enable him complete the $10 billion (Shs37.4 trillion) oil refinery and petrochemical complex he is building in Lekki, Nigeria. According to a
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Kenya’s flagship railway project registered losses of $100m (UShs374.5bn) in its first year of operation, according to the transport ministry, the BBC reports. The China-funded standard gauge railway - which links the coastal city of Mombasa to the capital, Nairobi, - was funded by a $3bn (UShs11.2 trillion) loan from
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The State Minister of Health - General Duties, Sarah Opendi has revealed that there are no records showing forced circumcision of male babies is taking place in Busolwe hospital in ButaleJa district as claimed. In a statement dated July 18, 2018 to Parliament, Opendi says in October 2017, only two
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