South Sudanese government forces and rebels launched attacks on each other’s positions on Saturday, both sides said, the day a ceasefire that formed part of new peace agreement was due to take effect. The South Sudanese army, supported by pro-government militia, attacked rebel positions in the northwestern village of Mboro
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Uganda's Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP) Winnie Kiiza and Kyadondo East lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine are among the country's top legislators who opposed the now controversial social media tax bill. The new law which came into effect on Sunday imposes a mandatory Shs200 daily levy for social
Read Moreby Michael Pittelkow, Executive: Economic Development Cooperation at SAP Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 2 July 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- According to the World Bank’s most recent report on Global Economic Prospects, despite the broad global recovery currently underway, Africa still faces substantial downside risks, especially relating to challenges with subdued
Read Moreby Michael Pittelkow, Executive: Economic Development Cooperation at SAP Africa NAIROBI, Kenya, 2 July 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- According to the World Bank’s most recent report on Global Economic Prospects, despite the broad global recovery currently underway, Africa still faces substantial downside risks, especially relating to challenges with subdued
Read MoreLOS ANGELES, USA, 2 July 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA) /- African Media Agency (AMA) CEO Eloine Barry has been named in the top 100 MIPAD under Media and Culture category, an accolade that reaffirms her relentless effort to transform the African media landscape and shape positive African narrative on the
Read MoreMedia & Culture Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) unveils 2018 Global 100 List. Los Angeles, United States, 2 July 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The executive team and selection committee of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), has unveiled the 3rd category (Media & Culture) of
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Lohana Indian Community has constructed a shs60Million dormitory for St Anthony Secondly school in Nakasongola district. The constructed dormitory accommodates 150 students. At the handover of this dormitory structure, Lohana Development community was represented by Board Members -Sanjay Athiya the Previous Chairman Executive Committee and Sanjay Chandarana, the Treasurer Lohana
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Kyadondo East Lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has hit out at the Uganda government over the new social media tax that took effect on Sunday. In a post on his Facebook page, Bobi Wine described the government as "blood suckered." Below is his post. DAMN THESE BLOOD SUCKING EXPLOITERS.
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By Aloysious Kasoma Uganda Clays Ltd (UCL) is recovering steadily from turbulent times. The company shareholders are happy that UCL has given them 1% dividend for two successive years. During UCL Annual General Meeting held at Sheraton Hotel on Thursday afternoon, the Board of Directors announced that the company had
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Lionel Messi: Great club footballer, maybe even the greatest ever. But a great underachiever on soccer's biggest stage. That was the inescapable verdict delivered at the World Cup by the quick feet of a teenager as exciting and full of potential as Messi was himself at the same age. Enter
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