A section of youth have explained why tax increment on alcohol is long overdue in Uganda. The youth on Wednesday appeared before the Parliament Committee on Finance to defend government’s proposal to increase tax on alcohol, arguing that this will reduce on its consumption rate and increase food production the
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Mass graves have been discovered in Rwanda, 24 years after the country's genocide left about 800,000 people dead, BBC reports. Locals believe that graves contain the remains of close to 3,000 people who went missing in their area during the genocide. Their discovery comes just a week after an official
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By Godfrey Ssenteza Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) constitute 99.95% of all companies in Germany. There are 3.67 million SMEs in Germany employing 68% of the working population of the country. The SME sector is thriving in this part of the world. With an annual turnover of up to 500m
Read MoreInterested parties must make themselves known within a period of 20 days after the initiation of the investigation GENEVA, Switzerland, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On 23 April 2018, South Africa notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 20 April 2018 a safeguard investigation on “other
Read MorePresident’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is strengthening health systems by building the skills of more than 27,000 health workers to diagnose and treat malaria cases more effectively ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- U.S. Salutes Ethiopia’s Health Heroes in Leading Efforts to Beat Malaria:On World Malaria Day, the
Read MoreThe Secretary-General congratulated the Republic of The Gambia for progress made since the political transition, and underscored the importance of sustainable development and peace consolidation NEW YORK, United States of America, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of
Read MoreGovernment further calls upon the convenors of the march to ensure that chaos does not ensue around Parliament, as it is a national key point, and the highest law making arm of the State PRETORIA, South Africa, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Government has taken note of the planned
Read MoreNEW YORK, United States of America, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Remarks at Sahel Alliance Side Event: “Working Hand in Hand with the United Nations to Invest for the Future of the Sahel” : Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, As Deputy Secretary-General and as someone with very close ties to the
Read MoreThe Extraordinary Summit approved the extension of the mandate of the SADC Preventative Mission in the Kingdom of Lesotho (SAPMIL) for a further period of six months, from May to November 2018 PRETORIA, South Africa, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that the steps
Read MoreUnited Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Libya remains committed to strengthening the ability of Libyan National Security Institutions TUNIS, Tunisia, April 25, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Explosive remnants of war lead to devastating humanitarian consequences, causing injury, death and massive displacement of civilians across Libya. With limited resources, Libyan Security
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