ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | African Group of Negotiators (AGN) and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) have called for a reframing of global climate action to be science-driven and responsive to Africa’s growing vulnerability to climate change. Speaking at the 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development …
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ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that cholera remains the leading public health concern in Africa in terms of the number of cases and fatalities. Some 23 cholera-affected African countries have reported a total of 239,754 cases and over …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda said on Friday that it is on high alert following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has so far claimed 15 lives. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at the Ministry of Health, told …
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KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | At least six people were killed, and around 20 others remain missing after the collapse of a traditional gold mine in River Nile State, northern Sudan, according to reports by a local official and volunteers on Saturday. “The collapse occurred yesterday (Friday) at one of …
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KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | Rwanda’s visa-on-arrival and e-visa policies have made it exceptionally accessible, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a report. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, released at the ninth edition of the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition on Thursday in Kigali, the …
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TIANJIN, CHINA | Xinhua | The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened its largest-ever summit from Sunday to Monday in Tianjin, China’s northern gateway city, drawing participation from over 20 countries and 10 international organizations. At the summit, leaders reaffirmed the Shanghai Spirit, featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank Limited launched a new SACCO and Investment Club Product in Mbarara, a move the institution says will expand financial inclusion by giving savings groups better access to structured credit, training, and business support. The product is designed for SACCOs, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), …
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GARISSA, Kenya | Xinhua | At least one person was killed, and three others injured on Thursday evening after al-Shabab militants ambushed a security team in Garissa County in eastern Kenya near the border with Somalia, police confirmed on Friday. Police said the casualties were among a group of the …
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United Kingdom | Patricia Akankwatsa | Ugandan marketing professional Racheal Ssenyondo has been awarded the title of Marketing Fellow by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in the United Kingdom, one of the highest recognitions in the profession. The fellowship, conferred to senior marketers with outstanding experience and contributions to the industry, marks a major milestone …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Smartphone maker Tecno has unveiled its latest Spark 40 Series in Uganda, introducing the Spark 40 Pro Plus, Spark 40 Pro, and the ultra-thin Tecno Slim, as the brand pushes to cement its foothold in Africa’s mid-range smartphone market. The launch was led by Tecno Product Consultant Bruce Dickson, …
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