Weak policies and frameworks governing migration in Africa have been cited as the leading cause of tensions between host communities and migrants. While presenting a paper on Labour Migration and Governance in Africa to Pan African Parliament MPs on Friday in Kigali, Rwanda, Jason Theebe, the Senior Regional Labour Migration
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The Uganda communication commission (UCC) has called for a collaborated effort with the Ministry of Education and Police to end theft of computers in Government aided schools. Appearing before the Committee of Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on Friday, Abdul-Salam Waiswa, the Head of Legal at UCC blamed the
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5,000 African entrepreneurs, private and public sector leaders and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem convened in Lagos on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum. The event which is the largest gathering of African entrepreneurs in the world, is a unique opportunity for bringing together
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The arrest of Sheikh Abubaker Kalule who was reportedly captured by state operatives on Wednesday is surrounded by mystery. Sheikh Kalule, the Imam of the Tabliq mosque in Kasubi - Kawaala, a Kampala suburb was arrested from near his home in Kawaala at 9:00 pm Kalule's wife Faridah Nakintu says
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More than 60 leaders of the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change- FDC party from the sub Ankole region have today announced their decision to quit the party. The leaders told Journalists at Freedom Gardens in Mbarara municipality that they decided to quit after realizing that the current leadership is not
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The US Commerce Department said strong consumer and government spending helped to bolster the economy. But lower exports weighed on growth, after a surge earlier in the year as firms rushed shipments to beat tariffs. The 3.5% gain marked a slowdown from the 4.2% pace in the second quarter, but
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is "not confident" goalkeeper David de Gea will sign a new contract - but says he is "not worried" by the situation. In August, United were positive over the chance of De Gea renewing his deal. He is committed to Old Trafford until the summer,
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The Uganda shilling was relatively stable, holding ground amid a sell off by commercial banks against lukewarm demand from market players during the week ending 26th October 2018. Offshore inflows also rendered some support. Trading was in the range of 3755/3765. In the interbank money market, overnight funds traded at
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The rampant drug abuse in urban centers has attracted the attention of the Vice President, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi. He expressed the concern in a speech read for him by his private Principal Secretary, Vincent Kityamuwesi Musubire at the 15th General Annual Meeting of the Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders
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Kenya based telecom firm, Telkom Kenya has issued a 30-day notice to relevant authorities and company stakeholders on its plan to lay off 500 employees, the Standard reports. Since 2016, Telkom has rebranded, invested Sh14 billion into its business to expand its network coverage, launched 4G services and its MFS
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