AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSomalia Conflict: Somali forces say they’re still fighting al-Shabaab at Basra, a settlement near Mogadishu, with reports of Turkish F-16 strikes as the battle stretches into its sixth day. Regional Politics: Activists accuse Kenya of playing a role in the “illegal rendition” of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, calling for accountability and protests in Nairobi. Digital & Finance: EU commits Shs29bn to Uganda’s green enterprises under UGEFA Phase II, while WIOCC secures $300m from AFC and Vision Invest to expand open-access digital infrastructure across Africa. Mining Policy: Uganda imposes a one-month moratorium on new mineral licences to reset oversight and curb speculative claims. Health & Justice: Rotary Cancer Run raises over Shs5bn toward Nsambya’s cancer centre, and the Court of Appeal holds its first session in Soroti to hear 35 appeals. Governance & Economy: Cabinet approves using the NIN as the default Tax Identification Number to improve compliance and revenue data. Culture: Tooro Kingdom begins preparations for King Oyo’s return and burial, with royal protocols and security deployments underway.
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