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Iran accuses Israel of war crimes and terrorism, vows retaliation, seeks UN intervention
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi KAMPALA, UGANDA & TEHRAN, IRAN – June 13, 2025 – The Islamic Republic of Iran...
COMESA, EAC Competition Bodies Sign MoU to Strengthen Regional Enforcement
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission (CCC) and the East African Community...
Book Review: “The Greedy Barbarian” by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija – A Ugandan Myth Reimagined Through the Lens of Corruption
"The Greedy Barbarian" by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Explore a controversial Ugandan novel that reimagines an ancient myth to expose political corruption...
Tech Adoption, African Expansion Fuel Equity Group’s KSh 15.4 Billion Earnings
From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity...
Report: Africa’s Economy Resilient Amidst Global Challenges
AfDB Senior Vice president Marie-Laure Akin Olugbade (third from left), Vice President Kevin Urama (fourth from right) and high-level attendees...
Great Lakes Leaders Urge Renewed Commitment to DR Congo Peace
This combination of pictures shows Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on...
Museveni Declares Foreign Interference Fuels DRC Chaos
Regional Oversight Mechanism Summit - State House - Entebbe - 28th June 2025 - 08 ENTEBBE, Uganda— Ugandan President Yoweri...
Kampala 4th most expensive for International Schools in Africa, New study shows
The Bridge International Schools WhatsApp quizzes complement other Bridge@Home learning products which include Bridge International Schools online, self-study activity packs,...
Chemical Weapons Sanctions Disrupt Sudan’s Political Landscape Amid Escalating Abuses and Disease Outbreaks
The recent sanctions imposed by the US Department of State against the Port Sudan authority over the Sudanese army’s use...
Ecobank named best bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance Awards
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo will be presented with their awards at the Global Finance Awards Ceremony...
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