The sub-region is first to protect 30% of its terrestrial and inland water areas and 30% marine and coastal areas COMMENT | IZIAK SALAKO | Just over one year ago, the world came together to agree upon a landmark new deal for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF) was …
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This will be the second independence of Africa, says CDC Africa Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | African leaders have reached agreement to create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers valued at US$50 billion. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention …
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Uganda listed among Africa countries dominating the list, according to the African Development Bank ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Africa dominates list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, according to a macroeconomic report the African Development Bank says in its latest macroeconomic report. The African Development Bank Group said in …
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NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The inaugural Africa’s Green Games Summit opened in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Saturday to help showcase the power of creative works in galvanizing action against threats to planetary health. The two-day summit, which gathered players in the gaming industry and innovators, took place ahead of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, challenged the European Union to stop shipping counterfeit electrical accessories to Africa, arguing that the continent also needs quality and sustainable products. Tayebwa made the call while speaking during the 64th session of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and …
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Uganda among 11 African countries projected to experience a strong economic performance forecast alongside Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) …
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ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | Nearly 100 million children and youth aged 5 to 19 across Africa are not socially integrated simply because they are out of school, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Mohammed Belhocine said in Addis Ababa. These children and youth are vulnerable …
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Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa’s agri-food sector holds significant untapped potential to deliver millions of jobs and livelihoods for the continent’s rapidly growing youth population, according to a new report unveiled on Feb.14 in Kampala. The report is published by the Malabo Montpellier Panel, a group of leading African …
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Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa. ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | Experts and policymakers attending a high-level education-themed meeting on Friday called for transforming education systems in Africa for the betterment of …
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ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts in Africa and called for an end to such practices. The call was made in line with the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, which is …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
