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The East African
34min
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Juba mulls shutdown of oil exports via Sudan
South Sudan’s deepening economic crisis appears to be spiralling, with latest disclosures of a desperate plan to completely shut down its oil exports through the war-torn Sudan.This puts more pressure on the falling forex reserves, stifling business activities and making operations of local and foreign companies dif...
Nairobi News
35min
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Comedian Njugush shares his mothers tips for overcoming bed-wetting
“It was between my brother and me. To make sure we got the sweet, you had to make sure you didn’t wet the bed. We would get sweets for not wetting the bed,” he said. The comedian also narrated an experience about having a drunkard aunt who always came home with sweets no matter how drunk she was. He w...
face2faceafrica.com
18hr
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Elon Musks transgender daughter speaks out after he said she was ‘dead
Musk in a post on X also said his daughter “was born gay and slightly autistic, two attributes that contribute to gender dysphoria.” “I knew that from when [she] was about 4 years old and [she] would pick out clothes for me to wear like a jacket and tell me it was ‘fabulous!, as well as [her] lo...
softpower.ug
19hr
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UMA Launches Green Industry Agenda
This trailblazing agenda seeks to harmonize industrial growth with ecological sustainability, propelling Uganda towards a low-carbon economy. By embracing green technologies, optimizing resource efficiency, and harnessing renewable energy sources, the initiative aims to mitigate the environmental footprint of industria...
middleeasteye.net
19hr
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UK dropping its objection to ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Netanyahu
"On the ICC submission... I can confirm the government will not be pursuing (the proposal) in line with our long-standing position that this is a matter for the court to decide on," the spokesperson told reporters. Sources within the Labour Party told Middle East Eye about the plans on Thursday, along with intentions t...
Ghanaian Times
19hr
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Newmont appoints first Ghanaian Managing Director
The appointment marked a significant milestone in NewÂmont’s history on the continent, where the company has two opÂerating mines, notably “Akyem†and Ahafo South mines, the Ahafo North project in Ghana, as well as joint venture exploration projects in other parts of Africa. Mr Natascha Viljoen, Chief Operating...
Ghanaian Times
23hr
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JFAP: 12 remand prisoners freed, 10 granted bail
It was an emotional scene in the courts as inmates who had languished in custody for periods between five and 12 years shed tears of joy upon hearing the verdicts handed down by presiding judges. The JFAP, is a state-led initiative, which utilises Mobile In-Prison Special Courts to expedite remand and pre-trial cases n...
Ghanaian Times
1day
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President of Ivory Coast National Assembly calls on Speaker of Parliament
Speaker Bagbin said the relations between Ghana and the Ivory Coast was real; saying “our friendship is deep and dependÂableâ€. He said the name of the PresiÂdent of the Ivorian National AsÂsembly, Mr Adama Bictogo, cuts across the whole of West Africa. He reiterated that the people of West Africa were one people...
Ghanaian Times
1day
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German Embassy donates vehicle, flashlights to Immigration Service
Handing over the items, the German Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Daniel Krull, said that the donation was part of Germany’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s security agencies in their fight against violent extremism and other security challenges. He said the transportation van was equipped with modern tools and e...
Zambian News
1day
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The situation in Gaza is a disaster: Guterres
“There is nothing said yesterday that is new and obviously, we absolutely must keep the two-state solution as the only possible long-term for peace in the region independently,†he adds. Guterres says this has been a week of unprecedented heat. He says billions of people globally are facing an extreme heat epidemic...
softpower.ug
1day
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Standard Chartered Bank to Finance Oil Roads and Transmission Lines
The President thanked the bank for supporting the infrastructure in the country but requested them to also put emphasis on the issue of wealth creation because it will expand production. “If you make a road or Standard Gauge Railway but do not have enough to transport, then you will still have problems and you can ev...
face2faceafrica.com
1day
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How white women are rushing to support Kamala Harris
On Sunday night when the group “Win With Black Women” held their weekly Zoom call, Harris becoming the Democratic nominee was the center of their conversation. The women, mostly members of Harris’ sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc., helped raise over $1 million for her campaign. “Th...
middleeasteye.net
1day
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Exclusive: UK likely to restrict arms sales to Israel
softpower.ug
1day
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Kagame Sacks Public Service Labour Minister Mujawamariya over Corruption
“Today, 25th July 2024, Dr. Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya has been dismissed from her position as Minister of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA), owing to matters of accountability under investigation,” said the statement. Mujawamariya has served as the Minister of Public Service and Labor since June 12, 202...
Nation KE
1day
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MPs discuss Finance Bill in Parliament
face2faceafrica.com
1day
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Former NBA star Luol Deng responds to Gilbert Arenas offensive comments about South Sudan basketball team
“[Joel Embiid] throwing the game for his cousins [South Sudan] and sh*t,” Arenas, who played for the Washington Wizards, said. “They don’t even have shoes. They get their shoes from America. We gotta ship them shoes… They shooting on f*cking peach baskets in dirt with no shoes.” &ld...
softpower.ug
1day
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Anti-Corruption Demonstration Infiltrated by Foreign Elements – Museveni
The second element, was that some of the authors and participants of the demonstrations, were planning very bad things against the people of Uganda. Museveni noted that all those involved should know that Uganda is not a neo-colony where those shallow schemes can be deployed. On March 23, youths took to the stree...
The East African
1day
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Hop at last: Tanzania Breweries sells dormant unit
Tanzania Breweries Ltd (TBL) Plc has completed the sale of its entire 60 percent stake in the beer manufacturing subsidiary Darbrew Ltd and launched a facelift of its production facility at Kibo Breweries Ltd as part of a turnaround plan for the struggling dormant units.The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange-listed brewer ap...
Nairobi News
2day
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Gen Z, Heres why you shouldnt wear Denim to Maandamano
Their efforts bore fruit as seen when President Ruto dissolved his Cabinet, reconstituted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, banned harambees which saw salaried Parliamentarians shell out tens of millions to various highly localized private development projects, ended the budget of the offices of spou...
softpower.ug
2day
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Big Brother Naija Returns with Season 9
A diverse line-up of duo housemates was chosen to participate in the 71-day run of the show with a N100million worth of cash and prizes to be won. Rinaldi Jamugisa, the PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, expressed enthusiasm for the season ahead, emphasising the show’s commitment to delivering u...
Nairobi News
2day
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World record-holder Agnes Tirops murder documentary to premier
The first episode, The Durban Axe Murderer: The Rugby Killer, premieres on Showmax on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. The jaw-dropping 76-minute feature documentary follows Joseph Ntshongwana, who played for South Africa at U21 level and for the Blue Bulls between 1998 and 2001. Ten years later, he was arrested for killing ...
Ghanaian Times
2day
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Appointment of Justices to Court of Appeal: We need more judges nationwide!! ¦President to critics as he justifies swearing in 16 new judges
“The significant expansion of the personnel of the Court of ApÂpeal, occasioned by the appointÂment of these 16 new Justices of the court of Appeal, is a direct response to the challenge of an overburdened court system,†he emphasised. President Akufo-Addo disclosed when he swore in the 16 newly appointed Justice...
Ghanaian Times
2day
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Babile D/A Primary School cries for support to prevent school collapse
Most parents are compelled to send their children to the farm to assist them instead of allowing them to go to school. When the Ghanaian Times visited the school yesterday, it observed that teachers also found it difficult to move round the classrooms to teach because of the lack of space in them. While some lie down, ...
softpower.ug
2day
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Construction of Katonga Bridge to Commence in October – Gen Katumba
Bataringaya expressed concern that repairs on the existing bridge had been abandoned and tasked the minister to give dates by which the key trade route would be fixed. “Last year, the Katonga bridge was swept away and closed for more than six months. Temporary measures were taken to repair this bridge, and traffic wa...
softpower.ug
2day
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Uganda Hand Over Rehabilitated ADF Abductees to DR Congo Authorities
Col Turyabe stated that the handover of rescued individuals would continue as long as joint operations resulted in their rescue. He expressed gratitude to the Bridgeway Foundation for supporting Operation Shujaa through the rehabilitation of rescued individuals. Col Desire Chibi Chabere, representing FARDC on behalf of...
softpower.ug
2day
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Makerere Appoints Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
Buyinza holds a PhD in Forest Economics from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta Indonesia. He holds a number of professional enhancement certificates and Diplomas. As Director DRGT, he was charged with the oversight responsibility of all institutional research grants and graduate training in the university. Prof ...
softpower.ug
2day
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Museveni to Support Deputy Press Secretary Kirundas Children
During the meeting, President Museveni officially mourned with the family of Hajji Kirunda where he extended condolences to the family for losing a wife and a mother. The President also commended Hajji Kirunda for being a dedicated public servant who serves with commitment. “Thank you for serving this government with...
face2faceafrica.com
2day
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Michigan provides $80K grant to help complete rehabilitation of Malcolm Xs childhood home
“It’s been amazing – Malcolm X was a childhood intellectual hero of mine – I only grew up about five miles away,” Tareq Ramadan added. State Rep. Dylan Wegela also provided details on how the funds were secured. “In the Michigan Democrats Budget we secured funding for museums a...
middleeasteye.net
2day
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Citizen's arrest: Thousands of US protesters demand Israel's Netanyahu be locked up
Outside Capitol Hill and across downtown Washington DC, thousands of pro-Palestinian and anti-war activists from all over the country are expected to raise their ire against the Israeli war on Gaza as a whole, with their centre of attention being Netanyahu, who they accuse of leading a genocide on Palestinians in Gaza....
softpower.ug
2day
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Museveni to Grace Ateker Cultural Festival this November in Soroti
During the interaction, the Vice President shared with the President that Uganda has been endorsed to host this year’s Ateker cultural festival. The annual festival always brings together the Ateker community which comprises the Karamojong, Iteso of Uganda and Kenya, the Turkana of Kenya, Toposa of South Sudan, N...
The East African
2day
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Ruto names opposition members to Cabinet
middleeasteye.net
2day
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Nur Shams: Inside the West Bank camp terrorised by Israeli air strikes, bulldozers and snipers
Um Yousef says she has no intention of moving out and nor has her husband. “This is the investment of 40 years of our life.†She says she misses her sons and grandchildren, whose school books can still be seen scattered amid the debris. They used to live on the top floor but Israeli soldiers destroyed the stairs so...
The East African
2day
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US invites Sudan conflict parties for new talks
Washington has invited the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to US-mediated ceasefire talks scheduled for August 14 in Switzerland.In a statement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the talks will include regional stakeholders and international organisations seeking a comprehensive cessation ...
Ghanaian Times
2day
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Weve not made decision on Akosombo Dam spillage yet ¦VRA allays fears of residents
Mr Arthur explained that a precautionary spill discharge would involve 50,000 cubic feet per second (CFS), which would be contained within the river channels, minimising its impact on buildings developed within these channels. He made these remarks during a meeting between VRA manageÂment officials and the Eastern ReÂ...
Ghanaian Times
2day
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Govt takes control over Parks and Gardens land at Cantonment – Minister
The 2.6 acre land had been a subject of litigation between the Department and a private real estate developer; a process which had since been struck out of by a Court in favour of the DepartÂment. On a working visit to the DeÂpartment on Monday, Mr KorÂsah who is also the Member of Parliament (MP), Techiman South, s...
Nairobi News
2day
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Police probe death of university student inside a toilet
The body of the deceased has been moved to Nairobi Funeral Home pending autopsy and investigations. In November 2023, another UoN student was found dead after a suspected suicide in Kabete, Nairobi where he stayed alone in one of the hostels at the institution. Police recovered a suicide note that seemed to be bidding ...
Ghanaian Times
2day
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1,370 die from drowning annually in Ghana -KNUST Report
The study found out that the worst affected victims were males between the ages of 15 and 35 followed by children, zero to five years, who constitute 40 per cent of drowning deaths in the country. According to the study conductÂed over a three-year period (2019- 2022), Ghanaian males were four times likely to drown th...
Ghanaian Times
2day
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1,237 killed, 7,561 others injured in road crashes
This year’s crashes involved 11,283 vehicles and recorded 1,219 pedestrian knockdowns. The Public Relations Officer of the NRSA, Mrs Pearl Adusu Sateckla, disclosed this to the GhaÂnaian Times in Accra, yesterday. She said per the reported cases, vehicles involved, persons injured pedestrian knockdowns deÂcre...
Nairobi News
2day
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Sarah Hassan, Brenda Wairimu return for Zari Sn2
Continuing from the dramatic events of the first season, viewers will witness Nina and Lola attempting to mend their toxic relationship and agree to get along. However, this truce is short-lived, and the sisters quickly revert to their old ways, with more betrayal, secrets uncovered, and heightened jealousy. “Sea...
Nation KE
2day
79 Views
LIVE: Journalists protest against attacks and threats to press freedom
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