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Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence

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Japan Donates Emergency Vehicles to Uganda to Boost Medical and Fire Response

Japan Donates Emergency Vehicles to Uganda to Boost Medical and Fire Response

The Government of Japan has donated a fleet of emergency vehicles, including ambulances and firefighting trucks, to support Uganda’s emergency and medical response efforts.This initiative aims to strengthen disaster management and healthcare services across the country.Announcing

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Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Charge at Stanbic Bank Uganda

Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Charge at Stanbic Bank Uganda

Mumba Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits.His appointment was first announced in December of last year.“I am delighted to join Stanbic Bank Uganda. With the suppor

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Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Trump, addressing the US Congress in his first speech since his return to the Oval Office, made the reference as he listed cuts made to what he said was wasteful expenditure.BBC | Lesotho's government says it is shocked by US President Donald Trump saying that "n

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Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

BBC | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday."Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they'll do better" on

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Arab leaders approve $53bn alternative to Trump's Gaza plan

Arab leaders approve $53bn alternative to Trump's Gaza plan

BBC | A $53bn (£41.4 billion) reconstruction plan to rival President Donald Trump's idea for the US to "take over Gaza" and move out more than two million Palestinians has been approved by Arab leaders at an emergency summit in the Egyptian capital Cairo."The Egypt plan i

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Another cohort graduates from Reach A Hand's peer educators' academy

Another cohort graduates from Reach A Hand's peer educators' academy

Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 of the Peer Educators Academy at its offices in Lungujja.The graduates are those who have successfully completed their year of service.This year, there was an 82.5% increase in the number of graduat

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Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Last week, the Kenyan newspaper called Muhoozi a "Four-Star Brat" and described him on the front page in unforgiving terms, leading to protests from his supportersKenyan newspaper The Standard has softened its stance on Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General

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Trace Awards celebrate African music and creative excellence

Trace Awards celebrate African music and creative excellence

On February 26, the 2025 Trace Awards & Summit set the stage for an unforgettable night of African music, culture, and creativity at the stunning Mora Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania.As the platinum sponsor, Johnnie Walker was at the cente

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Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Germany's action comes after the European Union and the United Kingdom, Sweden as well as Canada, announced plans to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda.Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new devel

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