AFRICA

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States is providing more than 25 million dollars (about 95.3 billion shillings) in refugee and food security assistance to Uganda. The aid which is part of the US government commitments, is channeled through its foreign development agency, USAID, and the Department of State. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has appealed to more companies to invest in the manufacture of communications gadgets in Uganda, to help further reduce the cost of digital communication. Minister for Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi says that so far there is evidence that …

ABIDJAN | Xinhua | Ukraine on Thursday inaugurated an embassy in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, in an attempt to expand its diplomatic presence in Africa. “The opening of the embassy in Cote d’Ivoire, a country rightly considered one of the leaders in the West African region, is explained above all by …

Mozambique doubles down on growth with Africa’s first dual benchmark rate cuts in 2024 as currencies across the continent score gains against the greenback. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mozambique’s central bank has decisively cut its benchmark lending rate to 15.75% from 16.5%, setting a precedent as the first …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | African leaders, in recent years, have pushed back against Western pressure and interference, but especially its claims about “the China threat,” an opinion piece carried by the South China Morning Post, has said. The article, published on Monday, noted that the White House’s propaganda drive …

Uganda & South Sudan have underscored the shared commitment to bolster cross-border trade with a focus on streamlining clearance processes & enhancing security measures. SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Government officials, trade representatives from Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to strengthen cross-border trade relations and fostering regional integration. This …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Several Horn of Africa countries are set to experience heatwaves due to elevated temperatures, said the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, Tuesday. In its most recent forecast, ICPAC predicted that heatwaves would occur in …

Choplife.ci marks a significant milestone in Mr Eazi’s journey within the iGaming industry, reflecting his dedication to African entertainment and digital innovation Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | The strategic investments and operational expertise Nigerian music sensation Mr Eazi i has accumulated over the past seven years, has led …

NAIROBI | Xinhua | African governments should scale up access to quality healthcare for all citizens in a bid to reduce the continent’s disease burden, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said Sunday during World Health Day which is celebrated annually on April 7. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO regional director …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday appointed Adama Dieng of Senegal as the first AU special envoy for the prevention of the crime of genocide and other mass atrocities. As the 55-member continental organization’s first special envoy for the …