President Yoweri Museveni has explained why the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party won massively in the recently concluded LC elections. Below is his statement. Dear Countrymen and Countrywomen, especially the Bazukulu. Again, I greet you. Thanks for responding to my two long messages on the social - media and
Read MoreThe leadership of the two countries reaffirmed their deep commitment to further consolidate their strong bilateral relations across a variety of fields, including trade, transport, infrastructure development, tourism, mining, investment, and cultural cooperation PRETORIA, South Africa, July 16, 2018,-/Africa Media Agency (AMA)/- At the invitation of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin
Read MoreThis week, the public hearings are in the North West (on 17, 18 and 19 July) and in KwaZulu-Natal (on 18, 19, 20 and 21 July) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 16, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-On Wednesday, 18 July, South Africans and the world will again celebrate the birthday of
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Adopting a resolution by a vote of 9 in favour and none against, with 6 abstentions, the 15-member body obliged all UN Member States to immediately to take necessary measures regarding the arms embargo, that will remain in effect until 31 May next year. Côte d’Ivoire, France, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru,
Read MorePRETORIA, South Africa, July 16, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)- Programme Director;Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane;Ministers and Former Ministers;Ambassadors and High Commissioners;SKA International Organisation Board of Directors;Distinguished International Guests;Ladies and Gentlemen; Today is a special day of pride for the continent of Africa. This day represents some of
Read MoreThis year’s Imbizo Focus Week takes place during the year in which we celebrate the centenary of two freedom fighters, Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela under the theme: “Be the legacy”, as well as Mama Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu under the theme: “A Woman of fortitude” JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 16, 2018,-/African
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South Sudan’s main armed opposition group Saturday slammed false press reports published in Juba about alleged by SPLM-Io generals plan dubbed " Unknown gunmen" to attack and loot civilians and commercial convoys across the country. "This is completely an unfounded allegations meant to tarnish the image of the SPLA IO
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In late June, top military officials from Mali, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and dozens of other African countries gathered to discuss defense strategies and security threats. The meeting didn’t take place in a major African city, but thousands of kilometers away, in Beijing, China. The occasion was the inaugural China-Africa
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By Aloysious Kasoma Jumia, one of Uganda’s leading E-Commerce players has spoken out on the infamous social media tax, describing the future as “uncertain”. Sefic Bagdadioglu, Jumia Regional Director can’t paint a rosy picture about the future progress of the online business shopping in Uganda considering the OTT tax commonly
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Former US President Barack Obama has landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport amidst a hushed reception, reports the Standard. Obama arrival is a stark contrast to his Friday July 24, 2015 visit when there was complete shutdown from air and land. Security has been beefed up along Mombasa road and
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