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The countries that have joined the regional bloc after its founding are Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic...

President Ndayishimiye said that the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) of which Burundi is a member was not interlinked due to lack of cooperation in infrastructure development.

Burundi declares outbreak of circulating poliovirus type 2

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

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President Ndayishimiye government plans to implement a vaccination campaign to combat polio in the coming weeks, aiming at protecting all...

President Ruto held discussions with his Zimbabwean counterpart on visa free regime between the two countries

Visas in Africa are barriers to trade and movement, says President Ruto

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President Ruto held discussions with his Zimbabwean counterpart on visa-free regime between the two countries President William Ruto has urged...

Rwanda launches the National Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network

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A group of delegates dancing at the AWLN launch event at the Intare Arena, Kigali Rwanda. Photo: Courtesy of NWC...

A new 1,000 shilling note bearing Atingi-Ego’s signature and 2022 as the year of print (PHOTO/ URN)

BoU ditches Mutebile signature on new currency notes

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

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A new 1,000 shilling note bearing Atingi-Ego’s signature and 2022 as the year of print (PHOTO/ URN) Bank of Uganda...

The ADF, also a branch of the Islamic State in central Africa, has been holed up in the jungles of eastern DRC (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Ugandan military kills 5 ADF rebels in eastern DR Congo

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The ADF, also a branch of the Islamic State in central Africa, has been holed up in the jungles of...

A speed school class at Kakure primary school

Education program reduces number of school dropouts Eastern Uganda

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Parents of speed school beneficiaries during a meeting with the Geneva Global team at Ogolai Kakure Primary school Some 750...

CCFU Calls on Gov’t to Expedite Museums and Monuments Bill, 2022

by BILLY LWANGA | REPORTER

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5th National Heritage Awards Launched The Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) an organisation that champions the promotion and preservation...

Pastoralist peoples in Kenya are nomadic, self-sufficient and highly successful at living in conditions many others would find challenging. The NRT project puts all that at risk. © Beckwith & Fisher

New report reveals major flaws with flagship carbon credits scheme on Indigenous land in Kenya

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Pastoralist peoples in Kenya are nomadic, self-sufficient and highly successful at living in conditions many others would find challenging. The...

Kaktikiro Peter Mayiga (c) flanked by PAU and UNOC officials

Katikkiro Mayiga: Uganda should be left to exploit its oil resources

by DAVID MAFABI