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South Sudan: Kiir Sacks Army Chief, IGP and Central Bank Governor

South Sudan: Kiir Sacks Army Chief, IGP and Central Bank Governor

Juba, South Sudan — November 21, 2024: South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has made sweeping changes to the country’s security and financial leadership.In a series of decrees broadcast on state-owned South Sud

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Uganda Investment Authority and British High Commission Mired In Namanve Project Scandal

Uganda Investment Authority and British High Commission Mired In Namanve Project Scandal

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), under the leadership of Robert Mukiza, in collaboration with Louis Arinaitwe, the Country Director for Trade at the British High Commission (BHC), has become embroiled in a significant scandal.

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How Museveni’s 4-Acre Model Message Transformed the Life of Serere Farmer

How Museveni’s 4-Acre Model Message Transformed the Life of Serere Farmer

Mr. Joseph Ijara, the proprietor of Teifa Farm in Kakusi cell, Serere District, today shared an inspiring journey of resilience and success, proving that with the right mindset and determination, transformative change is possible.

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Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

The intense labour pains a mother endures during childbirth often transform into overwhelming joy the moment she holds her healthy newborn in her arms. However, for some mothers, this joy is cut short when healthcare providers recommend that the baby be placed in the Neonatal Intensive C

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Excessive govt local borrowing starves private sector of credit 

Excessive govt local borrowing starves private sector of credit 

A report by the European Investment Bank indicates that excessive government domestic borrowing has severely impacted the private sector, with many borrowers left with no sources of credit. The report, titled: Finance in Africa, Unlocking Investment in an Era of Digital Transformation an

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Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a rallying cry to fellow leaders in East African Community (EAC) member states to fulfil their obligations to the bloc, stressing that unity is crucial for achieving the long-elusive goal of integration. Speaking at the 18th meeting

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CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament

CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament

Uganda's Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to reassess its approach to the ongoing rationalisation process, emphasising the need to prioritise local government and Parliament reforms to effectively reduce taxpayers' expenses. Mr Julius Mukunda, the Executive D

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Mbarara councillors, deputy RDC clash over qualifications

Mbarara councillors, deputy RDC clash over qualifications

Mbarara District councillors are demanding the removal of Deputy Resident Commissioner Simon Peter Kaswabuli due to alleged insults about their qualifications. During a council meeting held at the district council hall in Kamukuzi, Mbarara City, on Wednesday, councillors overwhelmingly v

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How S.Sudan’s Salva Kiir has fuelled division, violence and corruption

How S.Sudan’s Salva Kiir has fuelled division, violence and corruption

Salva Kiir Mayardit has served as South Sudan’s president since the country’s independence in 2011. South Sudan’s secession from Sudan came on the heels of a long and bloody civil war that resulted in a referendum on independence. The initial optimism about the new state f

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Shock as University Student Reportedly Dies of Hunger

Shock as University Student Reportedly Dies of Hunger

KAMPALA , Uganda – Hunger among Uganda’s university students has become an urgent crisis, revealing the severe financial challenges facing young people in higher education. Uganda’s universities are currently grappling with a widespread hunger issue among students, with reports indicati

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