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[[{"value":"The UN Independent expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, will conduct her first visit to Lesotho from 10 to 19 April 2024. During her visit, Miti-Drummond will assess the human rights situation of persons with albinism with a focus primarily on access to health, education and employment. The expert will hold meetings in Maseru and Thaba-Tseka, and will also take the opportunity to […]

[[{"value":"Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has directed the Minister of Trade, Tourism and Industry, and that of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to resolve the woes of Kampala City Traders and report back to Parliament on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.  The traders, under their umbrella body, Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) started a strike which has seen majority of shops in down town closed since 08 April 2024.  Among other […]

[[{"value":"The World Health Organization and Makerere School of Public Health (MakSPH) are engaged in discussions on how MakSPH may qualify as a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) in Uganda. This came up during the meeting to review the performance of the five-year memorandum of understanding between the two institutions on planning and implementing joint research projects in priority public health areas in the country. In 2019, WHO and MakSPH signed a […]

[[{"value":"A year on, the war in Sudan continues to rage, with the country and its neighbours experiencing one of the largest and most challenging humanitarian and displacement crises in the world. The number of Sudanese forced to flee has now surpassed 8.5 million people, with 1.8 million of them having crossed borders. The ongoing conflict has shattered people's lives, filling them with fear and loss. Attacks on civilians, and conflict-related […]

[[{"value":"The strength of Sudanese women has endured, even before the war started on April 15th 2023. Despite facing tough times and challenges over many years, they stayed strong, facing difficulties with courage and determination, kept their families and communities strong, advocating for peace every step of the way. Throughout Sudan's history, Sudanese women have led the way in responding to crises. Their strength and determination have been a source of […]

[[{"value":"UN Women in Zimbabwe hosted members of the diplomatic corps and their spouses, Representatives of Government and the United Nations including the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office to an International Women’s Day Reception and Panel Discussion focusing on Investing in Women and Accelerating progress. The event, held in Harare served as a multi-stakeholder platform for key partners to reflect, cross-share insights and make a joint clarion call for increased investments […]

[[{"value":"The Hustler Fund will be recalibrated to allow Muslims consume the product. President William Ruto said packaging the Fund to be Shariah compliant will deepen financial inclusion in Kenya. He said so far more than seven million Kenyans are benefiting from the Hustler Fund that is barely 16 months old. “We will also adjust other Government financial instruments to comply with the Islamic Law,” he explained. He added that the […]

[[{"value":"Africa50 and Oikocredit lead equity investment in Ghanaian fintech Zeepay to support Africa expansion; The investment will support the expansion of Zeepay’s cross-border remittances and mobile financial services business across Africa and the Caribbean; The investment was made by Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund (IGVCF) and Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (www.Verdant-Cap.com), with a follow-on investment from Investisseurs&Partenaires (I&P). Ghanaian fintech company Zeepay Ghana Ltd announced the completion of an equity investment […]

[[{"value":"Investing in gender data is a viable strategy to accelerate progress for all. As the curtain falls on celebrations to mark International Women’s Day 2024 (IWD2024), this is the resounding message from media experts, public finance officials, statisticians, and development experts in African and Arab States. With only six years to go to Agenda 2030, the end of Women’s Month should spur even more concerted action for accelerated progress. Investing […]