Month: November 2023

The construction of a new dirt road connecting Adegolbo, Adi-Quala sub-zone, with Mai-Mine sub-zone has been finalized. Already, Harat Transportation Company has commenced providing public transportation services along the 55-kilometer road that was completed with the support of machinery at a cost in excess of 6.7 million Nakfa. The inaugural ceremony organized on 23 November was attended by Brig. Tekle Kiflai, Commander of the Central Command, Mr. Habteab tesfatsion, Governor […]

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has said Government through Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) is developing regulations for partnership with former Ethiopia First Lady, Azeb Mesfin Haile, to manage the Soroti Fruit Factory. She said this in response to Speaker Anita Among's query on whether the factory had been given out to a private investor, following pervious concerns by Soroti West Division MP Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu, on the matter. The Speaker […]

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan will attend the upcoming 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28 UAE) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC ) to be held at Expo City, Dubai in November-December 2023, at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Whilst in Dubai, the President will also […]

Gender-based violence (GBV) ranks as the most important women’s-rights issue that Africans want their government and society to address, according to Afrobarometer’s (https://www.Afrobarometer.org/) latest Pan-Africa Profile (https://apo-opa.co/3GfPJdE). Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/3urm52h On average across 39 countries, almost four in 10 respondents say GBV is common in their community, though perceptions vary widely by country and demographic group. The survey findings reveal a mixed picture regarding GBV. While most Africans say that men […]

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia’s Public Information Unit has concluded a capacity building workshop and field visit in Kampala, Uganda, with officials from Somalia’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Twelve officials from the Ministry benefitted from the workshop, which included field visits and interactions with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation and the Nation Media Group. A Communications Expert at ATMIS, Gifty Bingley, underscored the importance of such capacity-building initiatives […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) (https://MBRF.ae/en/) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the results of the ‘Global Knowledge Index 2023’ (GKI 2023). The results were announced during a panel discussion titled ‘Building knowledge cities together: UNDP and MBRF partnership for the 5th industrial revolution,’ held as part of the activities of the Knowledge Summit, which is being organized recently at the Dubai World Trade […]

Tata International is set to expand operations in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (https://LagosFreeZone.com). The agreement was signed in the presence of Anand Sen, Managing Director of Tata International Limited, by Managing Director of Tata Africa Holdings Pty Ltd, Len Brand. This marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to the region. With a rich legacy spanning over four decades, Tata International is […]

Despite their prevalence and devastating impact on communities, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) often receive limited funding and scant media coverage. This neglect has fostered a vicious cycle of poverty, disease, and disability, trapping millions of people in a state of perpetual suffering particularly for women and children. Reversing this trend requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, collaboration, active community involvement as alluded to by the Health and Child […]

Through his work as a village health team member in Kasese District, Uganda, Timothy Mbene Masereka had become adept at treating community members for illnesses such as malaria and pneumonia. He felt out of his depth, however, trying to tackle one major health challenge he witnessed while making house calls: Violence against women and girls. “During my sessions [in people’s homes], I saw that gender-based violence was a problem and […]