Uganda has imposed a mandatory health declaration requirement for all passengers leaving or arriving at Entebbe Airport. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in a notice on Tuesday announced that passengers will be required to fill in a digital Ministry of Health declaration form within 24 hours prior to travel. The country hopes the new measures…
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UK, Germany to provide $20 million to boost risk financing for communities vulnerable to climate shocks
The United Kingdom and Germany on Wednesday agreed to provide the World Food Programme (WFP) with 20 million U.S. dollars to support the expansion of WFP’s climate and disaster risk financing cover in 23 countries across the globe. The money should help protect up to 4.6 million people from climate risks over the next two years. The…
Is Museveni stepping down in 2026?
By Dr. Muniini K. Mulera Dear Tingasiga: Many Ugandan political commentators appear to be convinced that the “presidential succession” game is already in play. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has already been anointed the leading candidate. Numerous people, at home and abroad, are falling over each other to be seen to be Muhoozi…
The perils of starvation and flooding in South Sudan
Follow us on Social media , just type “HICGI News Agency” South Sudan is facing record-breaking rains and floods for a fourth consecutive year. As the climate crisis accelerates, South Sudanese fear worse is yet to come. A large part of the population is at risk of starvation due to destroyed crops from flooding in…
Cities Can Be Part of the Solution #AfricaClimateHope
Follow us on all social media, type “HICGI News Agency” This ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) occurs during a time of global conflict and severe environmental instability. The Russia-Ukraine war, natural disasters and humanitarian crises have exacerbated concerns over energy security, emissions, and long-term sustainability. The world is running out of time to…
Global leaders expected in Tunisia for 18th Francophonie Summit
World leaders are expected to start arriving in Tunisia’s southern island of Djerba for the 18th Francophonie Summit, which will be held from November 19-20. The summit, usually held once every two years, was initially scheduled to be hosted in 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings together 54 member states, 7 associated…
Why Uganda govt is seeking Shs2 trillion new loan
The government has asked potential private sector lenders in the world to advance €500 million (Shs1.9 trillion) to close a 2022/2023 budget gap, adding to an ongoing syndicated Shs1.7 trillion borrowing being arranged through Standard Chartered Bank.In a November 7 public call, Finance minister Matia Kasaija noted that the new credit line that the government…
Air Tanzania Suspends Services As Most Of Its Airbus A220s Are Grounded
Three out of Air Tanzania’s four Airbus A220s are not flying at the moment. Air Tanzania has announced a temporary suspension of some of its services because of the ongoing technical problems with the Pratt & Whitney engines on some of its Airbus A220s. The East African airline does not have a target date by…
