Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the country’s national carrier, has launched scheduled flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, establishing a new air link between East and West Africa to facilitate trade, tourism and investment. The service operates four times a week, offering passengers more convenient travel options and …
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The national carrier plans to use the new destinations to position Entebbe a hub for the African continent Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Ugandan travellers have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ long-awaited announcement that it will begin daily flights to Kigali from Nov. 18, finally providing a direct …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment while strengthening Uganda’s position as a regional tourism destination. The direct flights, which are scheduled …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s middle-distance runner Halima Nakaayi says that all her focus is now on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after winning a silver in the women’s 800m final at the 13th All-Africa Games in Accra, Ghana. Nakaayi finished second with a time of 1:58:59 behind Ethopia’s …
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ACCRA, GHANA | Xinhua | The 13th African Games, currently underway in Accra, Ghana, are showcasing sports equipment predominantly bearing the “Made in China” label, from table tennis tables to weightlifting platforms. This equipment has earned high praise from both participants and sports authorities for its high quality. Zhang Wei, …
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As the Africa Games 2023 descends on Accra with the promise of showcasing world-class athletes, many will be asking whether a new golden age of African sports has finally arrived. To make that a “yes” Ghana will need to compete with one of the most successful events in African sports …
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Can world’s biggest trade bloc wean Africa off expensive aid? Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Aug.17, Nana Akufo-Addo, the Ghanaian president, launched the Permanent Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) four months ahead of the day African countries are expected to start trading in goods …
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