Category: #Africanews

Rwanda Hosts 21st CAADP Partnership Platform and 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Updated at 1340 EATon Thursday 30th October 2025 Kigali, Rwanda — The 21st Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform and the 16th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) officially opened on Wednesday at the Kigali Convention Center, bringing together ministers, policymakers, development…

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Ugandan Shilling Strengthens, Outperforms East African Currencies Against the Dollar

Uganda has made economic history with the Uganda Shilling emerging as East Africa’s best-performing currency, outpacing the Kenyan Shilling, Rwandan Franc, and Tanzanian Shilling against the US dollar. The Shilling’s remarkable strength has drawn the attention of investors, economists, and the public, all keen to understand the factors behind its resilience. Analysts attribute the currency’s…

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VP Alupo, Algerian Ambassador Pre-Launch Expansion of Katakwi General Hospital

By John Okello Lapok & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) KATAKWI, UGANDA — Excitement is high among residents of Katakwi District following the pre-launch of the rehabilitation and expansion of Katakwi General Hospital in Eastern Uganda — a project expected to transform healthcare delivery in the region. The colorful ceremony was presided over by…

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Farewell to Raila Odinga, A Symbol of Perseverance and Political Courage

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Africa’s political icon, Raila Odinga.Raila’s persistence and resilience in Kenya’s political landscape have inspired generations across the continent. His unwavering dedication to democracy, justice, and the people of Kenya will be remembered for years to come. When one embarks on a noble cause, they must never give up…

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VIDEO- Sudan is Destroyed because of Politics of Identity- Museveni

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon) Speaking at the Afro-Arab Congress in Munyonyo, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni described Africa as “underpopulated,” noting that its 1.5 billion people remain a small share of the world’s seven billion. Museveni cautioned against what he termed the “politics of identity,” rooted in divisions of tribe…

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Moroccan Delegation Forced to Sit Beside Sahrawi Representatives After Failed Bid to Block Participation at Arab-African Youth Conference

By HICGI News Agency – Updated at 1620 EAT on Saturday 11th October 2025 KAMPALA, UGANDA – In a development highlighting shifting regional dynamics, the Moroccan delegation was compelled to sit alongside representatives of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) during the Arab-African Youth Conference in Kampala, Uganda, after unsuccessful attempts to block Sahrawi participation….

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