AfDB approves $27 million to boost AU’s COVID-19 Response Initiative
The African Development Bank has approved $27.4 million in grants to boost the African Union’s (AU) efforts to mobilize continental response to curb the...
Two Madagascar lawmakers die after testing positive for COVID-19
Two Malagasy lawmakers died after being infected with the coronavirus, President Andry Rajoelina said on Sunday.
The two lawmakers were one member of the senate...
Its only God to save us! Nigeria reopens churches, mosques and hotels amid rising...
The Nigerian government has lifted restrictions placed on religious gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
The previous ban on religious and social gatherings was placed on...
Dangote, MTN emerge most admired African brands
For the third time in a row, Dangote Group has emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin, by consumers, paired...
Coronavirus: Tunisia launches virus-tracking app
Tunisia on Tuesday launched a contact-tracing mobile phone app that identifies and alerts users who may have had contact with others infected with the...
COVID-19 response must target African agriculture and the rural poor
Africa has so far escaped the worst health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the continent looks like it could be the worst hit...
Zambia shuts border with Tanzania over virus spread fears
LUSAKA | AFP – Zambia is one of southern Africa’s most impacted nations despite being way behind continent leader South Africa.
A lockdown imposed by President...
Hackers Disrupt Virtual S. African Parliament Meeting With Porn
Hackers on Thursday disrupted a virtual session of South Africa's parliament, posting pornographic images in the second such incident since the coronavirus outbreak.
The "meeting...
Global food commodity prices drop further
World food commodity prices declined for the third month in a row during April, as the economic and logistical impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in...
Dr. Sudhir Reassures Nepalese Of Their Safety While In Uganda
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the Honorary Consul of Nepal has reassured the Nepal people that Uganda has the capacity to take care of all Nepalese...
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KIU’s Landmark Interdisciplinary Conference wraps up with commitment to an Interdisciplinary Approach to Solving...
By Isaac Akugizibwe
The highly successful landmark 2nd International Research and Development Conference organised by Kampala International University from 14th October to 18th...
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni earns Global Recognition as IAF Emerging Space Leader
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni has been named by the International Aeronautical Federation as one of the world's Emerging Space Leaders. The recognition...
State House Diaspora Unit Head, rallies Ugandans in the Diaspora to build the nation
ONTARIO-The head of the State House Diaspora Unit, Senior Presidential Advisor Mohammed Bagonza, has rallied Ugandans in the diaspora to join hands with Ugandans...