insert_link Africa UNEP report highlights potential surge in electric two-wheelers for motorcycle taxis in Africa By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers gain traction across the continent. These insights stem from a recently launched UNEP report focusing on the state of global electric two- and three-wheelers in emerging markets. At a virtual report launch on Wednesday, January 10, Tom Courtright, the Research Director at Africa e-Mobility Alliance, who […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Uganda’s elite in etiquette bootcamp: Ministers prep for global conferences with a crash course Uganda's ministers and senior government officials will be given a crash course in "proper conduct, good behaviour, and etiquette". The Daily Monitor reports that the training comes ahead of two international conferences. The training will ensure ministers avoid "embarrassing incidents", warning against behaviours like "pushing and shoving, over-excitement, flirting and bickering". todayJanuary 9, 2024 25
insert_link Africa Young Africans could disrupt authoritarian states but they don’t – here’s why By Lovise Aalen, Chr. Michelsen Institute and Marjoke Oosterom, Institute of Development Studies Africa has the world’s largest youth population. By 2030, 75% of the African population will be under the age of 35. The number of young Africans aged 15-24 is projected to reach 500 million in 2080. While population dynamics vary across the continent, most sub-Saharan countries have a median age below 19. Niger is the youngest country […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 42
insert_link Africa Uganda court hears challenge to harsh anti-gay law Uganda’s Constitutional Court is hearing a case challenging the anti-homosexuality law that came into effect in May. The law imposes severe punishments on those convicted of same-sex acts including the death penalty for some crimes. According to the BBC, it is being challenged by a group of both individuals and human rights organisations who argue that it violates constitutional rights and freedoms. todayDecember 18, 2023 7
insert_link 3 3 Oshiwambo Oveta yomashenge tay patanekwa mo Uganda Ompangu yopakotampango mo Uganda otayi pulakene oshipotha tashi pataneke oveta yuushenge ndjoka yayi miilonga mu May, Oveta oya gandja egeelo lya yaga kegonga kwaamboka taya monika ondjo oku kala momakwatathano gopahole guukashikekokatu wa fatahana,mwa kwatelwa egeelo lyeso miimbuluma yimwe. Shiikwatelela ko BBC,oveta otayi patanekwa kongundu yoohandimwe nomahangano guuthemba womuntu ,ngoka tagati oya pogola emanguluko nuuthemba wopakotampango. todayDecember 18, 2023 4 3 3
insert_link Business / Economics ATIDI signs partnership agreement to underwrite AMEA Power’s 20 MW Solar Project in Uganda African Trade & Investment Development Insurance, ATIDI, announced its intent to support the 20 MW Ituka West Nile Uganda Ltd solar project developed by AMEA Power, a Dubai-based Independent Power Producer (IPP). ATIDI will support the project via its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) by providing payment guarantees for the benefit of the project on behalf of the Ugandan national power utility, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). The partnership was announced in a signing […] todayDecember 15, 2023 50
insert_link 9 5 Oshiwambo Omulumenhu womido 25 moUganda, apewa ehandukilo modolongo lomido 105 eshi adipaya eehondakadona daye 3 nohananha.a Omulumenhu wo 25 omukwashiwana wa Uganda oo kwalopotelwe adipaya eehonda kadona daye dili 3 nokanona, okwa pewa ehandukilo lomido dili 105 modolongo Musa Musasizi ota kulopotwa apewa ehandukilo okudja momangu yopombada taihangwa mo Kampla onghela, konima eshi aitavela kutya okuna ondjo medipao lovakainhu veli 3 ovo vali eehonda daye oshoyo ohanona yeemwedi dili 3 yali okanona kaumwe womoonakuningwa oihakanwa yomadipao. Otakulopotwa efimbo loshiningwanima aponokela oonakuningwa oihakanwa noku vaningila omahepeko opaixulo […] todayDecember 14, 2023 8 5 9
insert_link Africa Uganda sends delegation to mend trade ties with the U.S. Uganda has sent a government delegation to the US to try and salvage trade relations between the two nations. Isabel Nakirya reports that the US has threatened to end trade ties with Uganda after the country enacted an anti-gay law in May this year. todayDecember 13, 2023 28
insert_link Africa Uganda will soon be exporting oil: an energy economist outlines 3 keys to success By Micah Lucy Abigaba, Makerere University Uganda entered into agreements in 2012 with two foreign oil entities to exploit its oil resources. Total Energies holds 56.67% of the joint venture partnership and China National Oil Offshore Company (CNOOC) has 28.33%. Through Uganda National Oil Company, the government owns the remaining 15%. Production is due to start in 2025. As part of the production sharing agreement, the production licences are valid […] todayDecember 12, 2023 10