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Empowering Women Through Clean Energy: African Development Bank Launches Country Diagnostics To Accelerate Inclusive Energy Transitions
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo In a significant step toward advancing inclusive climate solutions, the African Development Bank ( ), in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) ( ), has launched the Gender and...
UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?
Al Jazeera
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July 18, 2025
Kampala, Uganda – Rwanda is in “command and control” of M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda has “unilaterally doubled its military presence” in the DRC, and armed groups – including those aligned to the Congolese...
Africa Prefabricated Construction Market Intelligence And Future Growth Dynamics Report 2025-2029: Governments Embrace Prefabrication To Meet Africa's Housing Demand
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the potential of Africa's prefabricated construction market with this data-centric analysis. Covering Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, this report identifies growth drivers and trends like modular...
Customs agents intercept shipping container with more than $2 million in shocking contraband: 'Further actions will be taken'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 18, 2025
Multiple nations are working to shut down the illegal trade. by Simon SageJuly 18, 2025 Nigerian officials intercepted a 40-foot shipping container holding illegal animal products, according to Vanguard. What's happening? Fifteen tons of salted...
MTN Uganda, Smart Girls graduate 298 youth amid push to close digital, skills gap
Independent (Uganda)
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July 18, 2025
Juliet Kakayi Nsubuga, Managing Director of Bayobab Uganda, MTN Group’s fibre and digital infrastructure unit (C ), Janet Nakazibewe, principal of Girls with Tools at Smart Girls Foundation and local leaders handover certificates to graduands at...
Blood Beans: The illicit cocoa trade fuelling violence at the DR Congo–Uganda border
Africa Uncensored
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July 18, 2025
In this investigation, Ukweli Coalition Media Hub, an investigative platform specialising in the Great Lakes region, in partnership with Afrique XXI and Africa Uncensored, has uncovered a vast cocoa bean trafficking network between eastern DR...
How VJs translate, spice up movies to bring Hollywood closer to Ugandans
Observer
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July 18, 2025
On a Saturday afternoon in an informal settlement in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, dozens of young men sat on benches in a dark shack to watch a bootlegged version of the Hollywood comedy-horror film, The Monkey. As the English-language action...
French-Ugandan ties shine bright at Bastille Day celebrations
Independent (Uganda)
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July 17, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Ambassador’s residence in Kampala was abuzz with activity as guests gathered to celebrate Bastille Day, a pivotal moment commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which marked the...
Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 12 July - 18 July, 2025
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
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The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters. Economic News ▶ Japan and EU envision satellite network to cut reliance on US, SpaceX 12 July, 2025 Japan and the EU plan to jointly develop a...
TIRA, DSE ink deal to foster capital innovation
Daily News Tanzania
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August 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) to promote innovative financial products and boost financial education. TIRA Commissioner Dr...
Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha appointed to Absa Bank Uganda board
Independent (Uganda)
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July 17, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha have been appointed Non-Executive Directors to the Absa Bank Uganda Board. Hassan Saleh is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience across the fast-moving...
How online betting is impacting the gambling industry in Tanzania
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The rise of online betting is quietly transforming Tanzania’s gambling industry, challenging the dominance of traditional gaming houses and ushering in a new digital era. While the trend mirrors global shifts, its implications in...
Nyege Nyege Festival generates $2 million for Ugandan economy, government report finds
DJ Mag
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July 17, 2025
The last edition of Nyege Nyege Festival generated $2 million for the Ugandan economy, according to a new government report. Published by the Ugandan Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, 'The Impact of Nyege Nyege Festival on the Local...
Commandants Urged to Bridge Digital Divide at Rwanda Workshop
Africa Defense Forum
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August 5, 2025
Chief instructors of Command and Staff Colleges from 18 nations met in Kigali, Rwanda, in July for a workshop on improving military training and education, while cultivating a common understanding of emerging threats driven by new technologies....
Moses Ali: Elderly Ugandan politician sneers at critics urging him to drop re-election bid
TUKO
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July 17, 2025
General Moses Ali stirred fresh debate after seeking re-election at 86, defying critics who questioned his age and fitness for office His nomination, done while seated in a car, quickly went viral, fueling both support and concern over his...
EXCLUSIVE: Kering- and Inditex-backed Regenerative Fund for Nature Opens New Partnership Tiers to Fashion Brands
WWD - New York
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August 7, 2025
PARIS — Conservation International’s Regenerative Fund for Nature, the Kering– and Inditex-backed impact fund, has crossed the 1 million hectare milestone and is lowering the threshold for new participants to join the program, the group revealed...
UK's renewable energy initiative releases KSh 637.3m for Kenyan, African firms in clean tech solutions
TUKO
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July 17, 2025
Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) will provide KSh 637.3 million in grants to 22 clean tech companies across Sub-Saharan Africa. The program received a record 613 applications, highlighting the growing demand for clean energy...
Magwi Community refuses to give land to herders ejected from Uganda
Radio Tamazuj
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July 17, 2025
The community in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State has refused to allocate land to pastoralists who were evicted from Uganda. The herders and their cattle are currently in the Melijo area of Mugali Payam in Magwi County. According to Magwi...
Milestone as EACOP construction works hit 64 percent
Daily News Tanzania
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July 17, 2025
Home/World/Africa/Milestone as EACOP construction works hit 64 percent TANGA: THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, stretching from Hoima in Uganda to Chongoleani in Tanga, Tanzania, has reached a significant milestone with 64.5...
Record-breaking Algeria show why they are Chan favourites
The Standard
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Algeria players celebrate the win over Uganda. [Cafonline] Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African...