Tag: Uganda
Why South Sudan-Uganda Diplomatic Ties Matter More Than Ever
It should be argued that a peaceful settlement of the border issue would avoid further violence and consolidate the economic…
Sustainable Agriculture in Uganda: Practices and Policies
Uganda, a landlocked country on the eastern part of the African continent is a beauty to behold. Retaining a good…
Africa This Week: A military drone targeting insurgents in Nigeria’s Kaduna state killed and injured civilians; U.S. announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan and Zimbabwean officials accused of undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups; Mauritania’s former president sentenced to five years in prison; Mali and Niger announced revocation of two tax treaties with France; Trial of experimental HIV vaccine in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa stopped after preliminary data suggested it would not be effective, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Africa This Week: Failed coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau; Oromia regional government accuses armed opposition group of killing civilians; U.N. Security Council votes to end mission in Sudan; British PM Sunak discusses issues of deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda at COP28 with President Kagame; U.N. Security Council to lift arms embargo on Somalia, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Somalia to join the EAC: What does it mean for the country, region, and Africa?
The increased regional collaboration can help address the complex security challenges that have affected not only Somalia but neighbouring nations…
S.A. opposition parties formed a coalition to defeat ANC in the 2024 elections; ECOWAS ready for military action in Niger; Ugandan President criticises World Bank’s decision to withdraw funding over anti-homosexuality law; Gabon’s opposition parties support a single candidate to challenge President Bongo in presidential election, and others
To end the dominance of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), seven opposition parties in South Africa formed a coalition…
Uganda’s response to the World Bank; New mining code in Mali to increase revenues; Former SA leader granted a presidential remission; Saipem won a $1 billion contract in Libya to develop a gas project; Palestinian President Abbas to visit Cairo; Tunisia and Libya to establish a trade corridor to sub-Saharan Africa, and others
In response to the controversial anti-LGBTQ law in Uganda, the World Bank has halted new lending to the country. The…
The Environmental Impact of Oil and Gas Exploration in Uganda
In Uganda, the 1985 Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act was enacted to make provisions for the regulation of the exploration…
Access to Remote Learning Coming to One Million Nigerian Children; Tanzania, Burundi sign more deals, plan grand entry into Congo
Access to Remote Learning Coming to One Million Nigerian Children Data Science Nigeria and Malezi have partnered with the Mastercard…
Nigeria state oil firm makes first profit in 44 years, Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with Morocco
Nigeria state oil firm makes first profit in 44 years Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who is also the senior petroleum…
Ugandan NGOs decry government suspension
The Executive Director of Uganda's most well-known human rights organization, Chapter Four, and the Chairperson of the Citizens' Coalition for…
Uganda clamps down on Ugandans breaking the Covid regulations
On Sunday, Kampala police officers apprehended many persons who had gathered at a bar in contravention of a nightly coronavirus…
