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Uganda, South Sudan Vow to Strengthen Military, Peace Ties
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met Saturday in the capital, Juba, for high-level talks aimed at reinforcing regional peace and military cooperation, amid escalating tensions...
Huawei starts ICT competition in Uganda aimed to boost talents
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese tech company Huawei has kicked off the 2025–2026 national information and communication technology (ICT) competition in Uganda, aimed at fostering local expertise and driving digital transformation. According to Huawei, the...
Nsambya Furniture Workshop: Uganda’s Home of Timeless Craftsmanship and Modern Design
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
Nsambya Furniture Workshop: Ugandan Furniture Brand, Founder Ssegujja Ivan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nsambya Furniture Workshop, one of Uganda’s most respected names in custom furniture design, continues...
Medical Teams International Launches Campaign to Raise $1 Million USD by August 31
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 11, 2025
Portland, Oregon USA, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Teams International, a global health and humanitarian relief organization, has launched “Rise to the Moment,” a fundraising campaign to help drive our urgent work to provide...
Uganda Approves Energy America 100 MW Solar + 250 MWh BESS Project Under Deepening U.S.–Uganda Energy Partnership
EIN Presswire
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August 7, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Government of Uganda has officially issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorizing the development of a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant...
Chinese embassy in Uganda holds sendoff ceremony for Uganda students
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda hosted a farewell event for 39 Ugandan students who will be studying various subjects in China under government-funded scholarships. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong...
Uganda is expected to host two million refugees from neighboring nations
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda is expected to host close to 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 as worsening conflicts in neighboring Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to force people to flee, according to UN officials....
Employment and Labour on QLFS survey revisions amidst escalating unemployment
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) acknowledges the release of the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2025, which reveals critical trends in South Africa's labour market. According to the QLFS, the...
Nineteen people pass away due to motor truck overturning in Uganda
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Nineteen people lost their lives and thirteen others sustained injuries after a lorry overturned in Uganda’s western Hoima district, authorities reported on Wednesday. According to police in the Albertine region, the incident occurred on...
Ugandan Student Launches AI-Powered Health Website to Simplify Medical Information
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2025
A 23-year-old Ugandan student has launched a new digital health platform that aims to revolutionise how communities access health information in Uganda. ISHAKA, WESTERN REGION, UGANDA, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A 23-year-old Ugandan...
Kenyan President Pledges USD4.6M Prize for CHAN Win
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday pledged a record-breaking incentive of over 600 million Kenyan shillings (approximately 4.6 million U.S. dollars) to the national football team, Harambee Stars, should they clinch the Africa...
Taxi Crashes in Uganda Leaving Four Dead
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Four individuals lost their lives and 13 others sustained injuries after a commuter taxi veered off the road and plunged into a river in Uganda’s eastern Busia District on Tuesday, according to local law enforcement. As per a police...
Trimology Weight Loss Unlocks Ancient Ugandan Ritual That Reactivates the Body’s Missing Fat-Burning Signal
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 29, 2025
New York, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: The statements made in this article are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your physician before...
FINCA Canada Partners with Government of Canada to Support Youth Employment in Uganda
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
New $5 million CAD partnership, in collaboration with FINCA Uganda, will expand economic opportunities for youth, especially women. DODOMA, TANZANIA, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canada's Secretary of State for International Development,...
Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable impact
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
Africa Capitalworks fuels Africa’s growth by backing market leaders in vital sectors, delivering strong returns and lasting social and economic impact. MAURITIUS, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa Capitalworks invests for sustainable...
Australia Bars Key Asian, African Researchers from Bat Conference
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has barred eight leading researchers from Asia and Africa from attending the 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns by refusing their visa applications, sparking international criticism. According to media, the...
Innovation: Africa Partners with The Ghetto Kids to Shine a Spotlight on Africa’s Water Crisis and Inspire Global Action
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
KAMPALA, UGANDA, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Innovation: Africa, an award‑winning clean water NGO delivering solar‑powered solutions across rural Africa, is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with Uganda’s globally celebrated...
Charcoal Briquette Market by Cleaner, Efficient, and Sustainable Fuel Solutions
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
The charcoal briquette market is growing as eco-friendly fuel demand rises across cooking, heating, and industrial sectors. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Charcoal Briquette market is experiencing steady...
ADF Gets Blamed for Attack in Eastern Congo
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) At least three individuals lost their lives during an overnight assault in the village of Idohu, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in violence blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a faction linked to the...
UN states suspected ADF kill three civilians in DR Congo
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) At least three people were killed in a suspected overnight attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the village of Idohu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to UN radio reports on Sunday. The assailants, reportedly...