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17 Sep '24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the political and economic contexts in Uganda are predictable and stable, and that the debt is sustainable, which puts the country in a better position for development. âThe macroeconomic environment is not without challenges, with high
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17 Sep '24
Senegal's slower economic growth, its widening fiscal deficit and a potential delay in International Monetary Fund financing could cloud the outlook ahead of November 17 parliamentary elections, analysts say. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, just five months into the job, set the stage
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17 Sep '24
Ten civilians were killed in a midnight attack by the CODECO militia on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, the head of local administration and a civil society leader said on Tuesday. CODECO is one of a myriad of militias fighting over land and resources
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17 Sep '24
Mali said on Tuesday that the capital Bamako was under control after insurgents attacked a gendarmerie training school and other areas before dawn, firing gunshots that reverberated around the city. "Early this morning, a group of terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Faladie gendarmeri
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17 Sep '24
Convenience and Safety Through Cashless Payments Ugandaâs digital economy transition is accelerated by MTN MoMoâs innovative approach. By collaborating with platforms like School Pay, MTN MoMo has created a seamless payments marketplace where parents can pay school fees from ho
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17 Sep '24
Zimbabwe plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger after the worst drought in four decades, wildlife authorities said on Tuesday.The El Nino-induced drought wiped out crops in southern Africa, impacting 68 million people and causing food shortages across the region.
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17 Sep '24
When the festive season rolls around, it can be challenging for those avoiding dairy to find delicious options. Everywhere you look, from hors d’oeuvres to pigs in blankets, it seems like the menu is off-limits for vegans. However, the market is now filled with a wide range of vegan and dairy-free
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17 Sep '24
For many, it's a flavor of college parties or perhaps a favorite beach cocktail. Now global brands Coca-Cola and Bacardi are teaming up to make rum and Coke in a can.The Atlanta-based beverage giant is plowing deeper into the market for canned cocktails, announcing Bacardi Mixed with Coca-Cola
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16 Sep '24
Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern over the high risk of continued transmission.
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16 Sep '24
Tanzania is advancing plans to expand its natural gas exports to neighbouring countries, including Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Zambia, as it continues its ambition to become a regional cooking energy powerhouse.