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From Relief to Ruin: The Underreported Impact of U.S. Aid Cuts in Africa
TANTV
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August 1, 2025
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14169, imposing a 90‑day freeze on nearly all U.S. foreign development assistance—including much of USAID’s programming—pending a review of its alignment with American foreign policy. By...
Uganda’s ICT sector paves way for global outsourcing leap
NTV Uganda
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Uganda’s ICT sector paves way for global outsourcing leap Uganda's ICT sector is quietly laying the foundation for a digital breakthrough. According to Mr. Ambrose Ruyooka, the Commissioner for Research and Development at the Ministry of ICT, with...
Uganda faces major shortfall in climate adaptation funding
NTV Uganda
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Uganda faces major shortfall in climate adaptation funding Uganda is falling short on climate adaptation finance. This is according to findings in a report titled State of Adaptation Finance in Uganda by ACT Uganda Forum and Rural Action Community...
WFP lauds Tanzania’s transport reforms, cites $93 million injection into local economy
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has commended the Tanzanian government’s ongoing investments in transport and logistics infrastructure, including the launch of freight train services via the Standard Gauge Railway...
Uganda hails China for supporting peace, stability in Horn of Africa
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has commended China for supporting regional efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. John Mulimba, Uganda's minister of State for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks on Tuesday during...
Uganda to debut 25-year bond as nation manages financing pressures
CNBC Africa
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July 30, 2025
In a move designed to bolster its economic stability and manage mounting debt pressures, Uganda is poised to introduce its first-ever 25-year bond next week. This long-dated instrument comes as a strategic maneuver by the Ugandan government to...
Mamdani Finally Returns from Africa, Begins Twisting Manhattan Shooting to Fit His Political Agenda
The Western Journal
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July 31, 2025
New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reacted to Monday’s mass shooting in midtown Manhattan with a predictable, left-wing demand for more “gun control.” The democratic socialist parroted the anti-Second Amendment mantra at a...
MTN Uganda, Umeme dominate stock markets growth
Independent (Uganda)
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July 31, 2025
MTN CEO Sylvia Mulinge Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) report continued growth of the stock market in Uganda, with the sector recovering from the lagging effects of the...
Uganda to host inaugural development finance summit in September 2025
Independent (Uganda)
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July 29, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda is set to host the first-ever Uganda Development Finance Summit from September 1 to 2, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala. Organized by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the high-level...
DTB Uganda eyes UAE, Asia remittance markets
Independent (Uganda)
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July 31, 2025
DTB CEO Godfrey Sebaana Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has announced a strategic shift towards the rapidly expanding remittance corridors between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Asia, as inflows...
Intra-Africa trade surges to record $220bln as top economies recover
Zawya
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Trade among African nations soared to $220.3 billion in 2024, a significant 12.4 percent increase, marking a rebound for the continent. This surge, coming after a 5.9 percent contraction in 2023, signalled a turnaround driven by economic recovery...
State House Reaffirms Investor Protection Commitment as Japanese Car Dealer Yoshino Motors Eyes Expansion in Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 31, 2025
In a show of Uganda’s growing appeal as a top destination for international investors, Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, warmly welcomed the top management of Japanese...
Diamond Trust Bank gets ISO 27001:2022 certification in information security
Independent (Uganda)
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July 31, 2025
The certificate was presented to Sebana by Mike Kamau, managing director Cert-Trust Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially been awarded the ISO 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognized standard for...
‘Nigeria, Other African Central Banks Gold Rush Faces Liquidity Crisis’, Fitch Warns
Channels TV
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July 31, 2025
Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African central banks that have added gold to their reserves in recent years could face price and liquidity crises if the value of the precious metal slides, BMI, a unit of Fitch Group, said on Wednesday. Ghana,...
SOROTI CITY: Hon. Sanjay Tanna Unveils 7 Point Manifesto in Meeting with Teso Delegates
Red Pepper
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August 1, 2025
Hon. Sanjay Tanna, a seasoned politician and celebrated businessman, unveiled a compelling and practical manifesto as he seeks to become the National Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurship League. Meeting the Teso sub-region delegates on Thursday...
Ryan Ogam: The man Harambee Stars will bank on for goals
The Standard
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July 31, 2025
Harambee Stars forward Ryan Ogam during a training session as the team finalises its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] My mission will be to score...
Uganda deploys more troops after border clash in Kajo-Keji
Radio Tamazuj
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July 30, 2025
Uganda has sent additional troops and tanks to its border with South Sudan following a deadly clash near a shared border that killed several soldiers and displaced thousands of civilians, a South Sudanese chief said on Wednesday, raising fears of...
Uganda enhances security ahead of CAF African Nations Championship
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda on Wednesday said it has enhanced security ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship Group C games scheduled to start in the country on August 4. Kituuma Rusoke, Uganda's Police Force spokesman, told...
Kenya and Uganda Deepen Tourism Ties to Promote Seamless East African Travel
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 31, 2025
Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening tourism diplomacy, paving the way for seamless travel experiences across East Africa. The renewed efforts are expected to accelerate cross-border tourism and stimulate shared...
African central banks’ gold rush faces liquidity, price risks, Fitch unit says
Joy FM
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July 31, 2025
Sub-Saharan African central banks that have added gold to their reserves in recent years could face price and liquidity crises if the value of the precious metal slides, BMI, a unit of Fitch Group, said on Wednesday. Ghana, Tanzania and Nigeria...