Month: March 2025

 Parliament has passed the East African Community Mediation Agreement Bill, 2024, aimed at resolving long-standing issues surrounding the pension and retirement benefits of former employees of the dissolved East African Community (EAC). The House also adopted the Report of the Committee on East African Community Affairs presented by the Chairperson, Hon. Nsaba Buturo, during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 05 March 2025. The Minister of State for East African Community […]

 ECOWAS Resident Representative Office in Liberia in collaboration with the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) and Implementing Partner Payless Bana Innovations (Payless Pads) organizes a Training of Trainers Workshop and Awareness on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in four counties in Liberia. The ECOWAS Resident Office with funding support from the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and implementing partner Payless Bana Innovations (Payless Pads) organized a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop […]

 The land in Lainya County is rich and fertile, with a long history of successfully producing vast amounts of maize, cassava and other essential food items. Almost half of all households are engaged in farming, harvesting crops and raising livestock. However, the ability of communities to carry out their agricultural activities is being significantly impacted by the presence of armed pastoralists migrating their cattle to the area in search of […]

 Since 2021, catastrophic and relentless flooding has destroyed many roads across Unity State in the northern region of South Sudan. The main supply route from Bentiu to Leer is one of those most affected, particularly during the intense and prolonged rainy season, when communities are unable to travel to access essential goods and services needed to survive. As part of their protection of civilians mandate, Pakistani engineering peacekeepers serving with […]

 The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and development partners, commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF) in Bangui, CAR, under the theme “A Decade of Nourishment: Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future.” The event served as a key milestone in evaluating the progress made over the past decade in implementing school feeding programs across […]

 The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed the EU-African Union Partnership Performance Acceleration Programme (AUPPAP), a financing agreement designed to promote integrated development and capacity building across Africa, which complements the existing support provided by the EU and its Member States  under the AU-EU partnership that celebrates 25 years this year. This initiative aligns with Agenda 2063, the AU's strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent, as […]

 The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025. This landmark decision marks a significant advancement in the continent's commitment to protecting consumer health, strengthening Africa’s food safety governance […]

 During the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025, JETA Holding (www.JETAHolding.com) reinforced its commitment to FinTech and trade expansion in Africa, leveraging its expertise in other industries, including healthcare and technology-driven solutions to position itself as a key player in the region’s digital transformation. At the event, JETA engaged with leading industry stakeholders, established connections with potential partners, and explored investment opportunities to accelerate FinTech adoption and financial inclusion across Africa. Haim […]

 The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has availed over Shs1.2 trillion to ministries, departments and agencies receiving functions of rationalised agencies. According to a letter dated 26 February 2025 to accounting officers, the funds will enable implementation of revised structures, new mandates and functions of the ministries. The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa who chaired the House on Tuesday, 04 March 202, read a letter from the Finance Ministry […]