The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) Executive Director Sydney Asubo has said investigations into money laundering allegations against former Bank of Uganda Executive Director in charge of Supervision, Justine Bagyenda are ongoing. Asubo, who confirmed investigations against Bagyenda early this year, says investigations are on course. “We have never said they
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US President Donald Trump's "America First" stance on global trade has hit Rwanda, by imposing tariffs on clothing exports from the tiny East African nation, the BBC reports. The issue revolves around an obscure import, second-hand clothes, and Rwanda's refusal to back down from the fight. When did the dispute
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Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup has passed a Fifa inspection - but is deemed "high risk" in three areas, the BBC reports. The North African country will compete with a joint United States, Canada and Mexico bid in a vote on 13 June. Morocco scored 2.7 out
Read MoreThe policy has been adopted by cabinet and as such represents official government policy, and has the potential to herald a new era in access to medicines for South Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Yesterday (30 May 2018), after nine years of development, the Department
Read MorePlease see a readout below of Prime Minister Theresa May’s call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed LONDON, United Kingdom, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A Downing Street spokesperson said:“Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the phone this morning. She congratulated him on
Read MoreMEPs urge Sudan to commute the death sentence of Noura Hussein Hammad, who was sentenced to death for killing her husband while trying to prevent him from raping her again BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- *Iran should stop the unlawful prosecution of EU-Iranian dual nationals*Saudi Arabia needs
Read MoreThe United States Government proudly collaborates with the Government of Malawi, the private sector, philanthropic organizations, multilateral institutions, civil society and faith-based organizations, people living with HIV, and many others to achieve results LILONGWE, Malawi, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- This year marks the 15th anniversary of the U.S.
Read MoreUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contributed $1.7 million to OpenLMIS development and implementation, and as of March, 2018 LILONGWE, Malawi, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Health Office Director Peter Halpert and Chief of Health Services for Malawi’s Ministry of Health
Read MoreThe Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) has sought out equipment, such as field gear, combat boots and uniforms, computers, radios, tent sets, and industrial sewing machines, which will enhance the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces’ (RSLAF) operational effectiveness FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On May
Read MoreAmbassador David Concar welcomed scholars back home, urging them to use the knowledge and experience acquired to help rebuild their country MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 1, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The British Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. David Concar, hosted a welcome home event for young Somali alumni who had spent a
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