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Kenya president Ruto vows tax overhaul to lower inequality

Kenya president Ruto vows tax overhaul to lower inequality

Sep 29, 2022 0

The 55-year-old leader, who cast himself as the champion of the poor in the August...

Rwanda genocide on trial at home and abroad

Rwanda genocide on trial at home and abroad

Sep 29, 2022 0

In September 1998 it handed down the world's first genocide conviction at an international...

11 soldiers killed, 50 missing after jihadist attack, Burkina Faso says

11 soldiers killed, 50 missing after jihadist attack, Burkina...

Sep 28, 2022 0

West Africa leaders agree on gradual sanctions on Guinea junta

West Africa leaders agree on gradual sanctions on Guinea...

Sep 23, 2022 0

Nigeria's 2020 protesters look to the ballot box

Nigeria's 2020 protesters look to the ballot box

Sep 23, 2022 0

Service above self, UPDF officers advised

Service above self, UPDF officers advised

John Kusolo Sep 22, 2022 0

Ethiopia rejects UN report warning of crimes against humanity in Tigray

Ethiopia rejects UN report warning of crimes against humanity...

Sep 21, 2022 0

Queen's death leaves Zimbabweans conflicted

Queen's death leaves Zimbabweans conflicted

Sep 16, 2022 0

Business

Extend AGOA for another ten years

Extend AGOA for another ten years

John Kusolo Aug 31, 2022 0

Mrs. Suzan Muhwezi, from the Export Led Growth Strategy and AGOA Country Response...

Suez Canal records highest ever annual revenue of $7 bn

Suez Canal records highest ever annual revenue of $7 bn

Jul 4, 2022 0

The income is over a fifth higher than the previous fiscal year's $5.8 billion in...

African economies see reasons for optimism despite crises

African economies see reasons for optimism despite crises

Jun 26, 2022 0

Uganda Export Promotions Board calls for coordination

Uganda Export Promotions Board calls for coordination

John Kusolo Jun 20, 2022 0

Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries is introducing a national framework for surveillance and emergency response in Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries...

John Kusolo Jul 4, 2022 0

Agriculture in Uganda provides approximately 24% of gross domestic product (GDP),...

East African footballers lend their voices to new campaign to end illegal wildlife trafficking

East African footballers lend their voices to new campaign...

John Kusolo Sep 20, 2022 0

International footballers from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are lending their voices...

Tech

Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands

Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands

Sep 24, 2022 0

Clad in superhero capes, colourful masks, sci-fi costumes and eccentric wigs, thousands...

Kenya says social media won't be blocked after warning to Huduma Social

Kenya says social media won't be blocked after warning...

Jul 31, 2022 0

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said Friday it had given...

MTN gives back to vulnerable groups in Nakawa Division through MTN’s 21 Days of Y’ello care program

MTN gives back to vulnerable groups in Nakawa Division...

John Kusolo Jun 22, 2022 0

NSSF Launches three in one social security smart card

NSSF Launches three in one social security smart card

John Kusolo Jun 17, 2022 0

Kenya says social media won't be blocked after warning to Huduma Social

Kenya says social media won't be blocked after warning...

Jul 31, 2022 0

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said Friday it had given...

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Travel

Shark attack kills two women in Egypt's Red Sea: ministry

Shark attack kills two women in Egypt's Red Sea: ministry

Jul 4, 2022 0

The Red Sea is a popular tourist destination, where sharks are common but rarely...

Mauritius lifts most COVID restrictions

Mauritius lifts most COVID restrictions

Jun 29, 2022 0

Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said Mauritius had achieved a very high rate of...

Morocco 'breathing again' as tourists back after COVID shutdown

Morocco 'breathing again' as tourists back after COVID...

May 17, 2022 0

‘Love hormone’ oxytocin turns fierce South African lions into kittens

‘Love hormone’ oxytocin turns fierce South African lions...

Apr 2, 2022 0

Entertainment

Shadow of Lesotho's 'famo' music wars hangs over Soweto tavern massacre

Shadow of Lesotho's 'famo' music wars hangs over Soweto...

Sep 11, 2022 0

One of the main suspects - Sarel Lehlanya Sello is reported to be a leader of "Terene"...

Lagos film school helps focus Nollywood's global push

Lagos film school helps focus Nollywood's global push

Jun 17, 2022 0

The joint project between EbonyLife production house, a Nigeria film powerhouse,...

‘Beja Power’: Sudan’s Dorpa band empowers oppressed ethnic group

‘Beja Power’: Sudan’s Dorpa band empowers oppressed ethnic...

Jun 5, 2022 0

DRC rapper acquitted after being arrested for criticising president

DRC rapper acquitted after being arrested for criticising...

May 12, 2022 0

Lagos film school helps focus Nollywood's global push

Lagos film school helps focus Nollywood's global push

Jun 17, 2022 0

The joint project between EbonyLife production house, a Nigeria film powerhouse,...

Lifestyle

Ethiopians from war-ravaged Tigray celebrate holiday in Sudan

Ethiopians from war-ravaged Tigray celebrate holiday in...

Sep 7, 2022 0

The two-year conflict between Ethiopian government forces and the Tigray People's...

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Florence Atimango - Fashion designer and model from Uganda

Florence Atimango - Fashion designer and model from Uganda

Aug 19, 2022 0

Florence Atimango talks fashion, design and modelling.

A rare Pablo Picasso exhibition on show in Senegal’s capital

A rare Pablo Picasso exhibition on show in Senegal’s capital

Apr 3, 2022 0

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Florence Atimango - Fashion designer and model from Uganda

Florence Atimango - Fashion designer and model from Uganda

Aug 19, 2022 0

Florence Atimango talks fashion, design and modelling.

Development

Pope postpones Africa visit over knee problems

Pope postpones Africa visit over knee problems

Jun 10, 2022 0

"At the request of his doctors, and in order not to jeopardise the results of the...

I need my land, 71-year-old seeks justice

I need my land, 71-year-old seeks justice

Benjamin Mwibo Aug 26, 2022 0

Residents of Nakawa East , Luzira, Kasasiro village have expressed worry over threats...

Egypt tries man over murder of student who refused advances

Egypt tries man over murder of student who refused advances

Jun 26, 2022 0

A video went viral last week appearing to show the victim, identified as student...

‘Appalling’: Prince Charles slams UK’s asylum-seekers Rwanda plan

‘Appalling’: Prince Charles slams UK’s asylum-seekers Rwanda...

Jun 12, 2022 0

Campaigners urge Commonwealth to press Rwanda on human rights

Campaigners urge Commonwealth to press Rwanda on human...

Jun 10, 2022 0

More than 1.28 million learners have been registered to sit for the forthcoming 2022 national examinations across the country at all levels.

More than 1.28 million learners have been registered to...

John Kusolo Aug 24, 2022 0

The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has indicated that more than 1.28...

MUBS to embrace incubation of social ideas as a way of ending unemployment

MUBS to embrace incubation of social ideas as a way of...

John Kusolo Jun 28, 2022 0

As one of the keynote speakers during the opening ceremony of the 12th annual Social...

Central African Republic facing food insecurity crisis, UN warns

Central African Republic facing food insecurity crisis,...

Jul 6, 2022 0

The UN's World Food Programme said 2.2 million people in the war-torn country of...

South African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into tasty snacks

South African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into...

Jul 3, 2022 0

South African chemical engineer, Wendy Vesela has found ways of turning the spiky...

Special Report

OpEd

Africa Awake. Let us get the mind right

Africa Awake. Let us get the mind right

John Kusolo Sep 11, 2022 0

The launch of the 4th Heritage Initiative will take place on 12th September 2022....

Africa Awake. Let us get the mind right

Africa Awake. Let us get the mind right

John Kusolo Sep 11, 2022 0

The launch of the 4th Heritage Initiative will take place on 12th September 2022....