Rice may not be a staple in most of East Africa, but it is one of the most consumed cereals in the region. Koreans know it, so, over the past couple of years, they have introduced a technology for higher-yielding seed, known as K-Rice. In East Africa, Kenya and Uganda have been pilot sites, although…
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Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?
Sylvia Dhliwayo, an expert at scaling the hurdles of Zimbabwe’s crisis-ridden economy and negotiating the many currencies at play, is upset. She works hard every day to send her four children to school. Waking up at 04:00 most mornings, she heads to the main market in Mbare in the capital, Harare, to buy maize, peanuts,…
Rwanda and rebels accused by US of deadly camp attack.
The US has accused the Rwandan army and M23 rebel group of being responsible for the deadly bombing at a displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Friday, a strike on the Mugunga camp in Goma killed at least nine people, including seven children. The Congolese army and M23 blamed each other for…
Bomb blast kills 10 people in IDP camp in Eastern DR Congo.
The provincial government of North Kivu has not yet released the official count of casualties, but it has attributed the attack to the M23 rebels. The identity of the victims and the extent of the damage caused by the attack are currently unknown. Further investigation is underway to determine the motives behind the attack and…
We’re still engaged with West African juntas ,US
By Ronald sserwadda The US is still engaged with Niger and Chad, despite withdrawing troops from the countries, the head of the US Africa Command has told the BBC. On Wednesday, dozens of US troops left Chad after the country’s military leaders raised concerns over their presence ahead of the 6 May elections. Gen…
Chad interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president in May.
Updated By Ronald sserwadda General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, proclaimed head of state by Chad’s army three years ago, is the favourite to win Monday’s presidential election after the junta violently repressed much of the opposition. But in an unprecedented scenario for Chad, Succes Masra, once a fierce opponent of the Deby dynasty who then allied…
An unsuccessful asylum seeker was provided with £3,000 to travel to Rwanda.
By Ronald sserwadda An unsuccessful asylum seeker has voluntarily returned to Rwanda through a removal program. It’s the first instance of an asylum seeker returning voluntarily to Rwanda. Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to £3,000 to move to the east African country. It is separate…
Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnostics in Africa: The Launch of Losh AI Lab Group.
In the heart of Africa, a transformative movement is underway in the healthcare sector. Losh AI Lab Group, a groundbreaking telehealth startup, is poised to revolutionize cancer diagnostics across the continent. Led by visionary CEO Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, Losh AI Lab Group harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to bring accurate, affordable, and accessible cancer…
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