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Why I feel sympathy for the president even when he embraces a speaker who has blatantly looted public funds THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | After the hue and cry on social media against our looting speaker of parliament, Anita Among, President Yoweri Museveni appeared in her constituency with her. It …

  Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA  | The Alliance Française de Kampala, joining forces with the Fonds Médiathèque and the French Institute, launched a program that will tackle social issues and foster empowerment for underprivileged women in Ugandan communities by creating a bridge between them and established Ugandan women writers. …

DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua |  Tanzania has received over 1.8 million tourists between 2021 and 2023, earning a revenue of about 3.37 billion U.S. dollars, a senior government official said on Sunday. “Tanzania now ranks second in Africa for attracting tourists after Ethiopia in the post-COVID-19 era, and it …

COMMENT | VALERY OKECHO | Public-private partnerships are not merely advantageous; they are indispensable in addressing pressing societal issues, with road safety awareness being a prime example. When government entities and private enterprises collaborate, they bring together resources, expertise, and networks to tackle complex challenges effectively. This synergy is crucial …

COMMENT | TSHIDI RAMOGASE | Africa’s vulnerability to climate change was once again demonstrated in late 2023, when torrential rains swept across much of East Africa, bringing devastating floods just six months after a record-breaking five-season drought in the region. Vast areas of farmland in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia were …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua |  The Ethiopian government has disclosed its plan to introduce nearly half a million electric vehicles (EVs) in 10 years as part of an ongoing transition to electric mobility. The Ethiopian government initially worked to import about 148,000 electric automobiles and 48,555 electric buses as part …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Life will not be the same for the slums of Kikoni in Kampala as entrepreneur Allan Kato brings to life a dream of assisting the less privileged in the city and empowering unemployed youth and others in need. The Allan Children’s Foundation was unveiled on …

Copenhagen, Denmark | THE INDEPENDENT | In the vibrant streets of Copenhagen, Victoria Larsen, Miss Supranational Denmark 2024, radiates as a symbol of hope and compassion. With a heart as expansive as the ocean and a dedication as unwavering as the northern star, Victoria has emerged as a leading advocate …

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