WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, March 7, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- As United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson begins his first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa as secretary, beginning March 6, traveling to Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria, Freedom House issued the following statement:“On each of his stops,
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Remarks by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, March 7, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Remarks by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State: MR CABRERA: Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for being with us today for a very, very special presentation. I’m honored
Read MoreSecurity Council Press Statement on Attack against education workers in the Central African Republic
NEW YORK, United States of America, March 7, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Security Council Press Statement on Attack against education workers in the Central African Republic:The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly attack against education workers near Markounda in the north-western part
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Since 2015, she has served as Resident Coordinator/Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme, Namibia KHARTOUM, Sudan, March 7, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki today announced the appointment of Anita Kokui Gbeho of Ghana as Deputy Joint Special Representative for
Read MoreJoint Press Release IOM and FAO: Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Communities Sign Peace Agreement at Three-Day Migration Conference
The conference brought together over 150 participants from both communities, with over 25 per cent female representation KHARTOUM, Sudan, March 7, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Representatives from the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities signed a community peace agreement to support peaceful coexistence between the two groups on 5 March during
Read MoreBy Aloysious Kasoma Leaders at various levels from various parts of Uganda have said limited facilitation is a big challenge affecting the successful implementation of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. The leaders made the remarks last week during the YLP review
Read MoreCoca-Cola is planning to produce an alcoholic drink for the first time in the company's 125-year history - with an alcopop-style product in Japan, the BBC reports. It is keen to cash in on the country's growing taste for Chu-Hi - canned sparkling flavoured drinks given a kick with a
Read MoreBy Aloysious Kasoma Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with UNCDF is driving financial inclusion in Uganda under a program called MM4P (Mobile Money for the Poor). On Tuesday the bank showcased the technology, process and applicability of this solution in Uganda at the Kampala Serena hotel through their biometric card
Read MoreJulius Raymond Kabugo polished the image of KCCA FC, Josephine Namukisa is making it shine. The revolutionary ideas at KCCA started with the appointment of Kabugo and his subsequent appointment of Mike Mutebi as the manager. The trial period was indeed trying leading to the termination of Sam Ssimbwa's contract
Read MoreAbraham Ndugwa is the surprise inclusion in new Uganda Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre’s squad that will be tested by Malawi at Namboole later this month. Only four players, three of whom were with the coach at the African Nations Championship in Morocco this January, were selected from the home-based players.
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