IMF greenlights immediate disbursement of $31.9 million to Madagascar

By Jerry Omondi The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has greenlighted the immediate disbursement of 31.9 million U.S. dollars to Madagascar to cover the island nation’s external and fiscal financing needs. The approval comes after the lender confirmed it had completed the second review of the country’s economic program under the Extended Credit Facility This now…

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Scuffles break out in Senegal’s parliament

Scuffles erupted in Senegal’s Parliament on Monday as legislators met for the first time since July to elect a new president of the national assembly. The new parliamentary session heated up as parties failed to reach an agreement on electoral procedure. After hours of debates and arguments, tension boiled over and violence erupted with lawmakers…

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Arrest of UK anti-royal protesters raises free speech concerns

British police have come in for criticism from activists and civil liberties groups over their treatment of anti-monarchy protesters. British police have faced criticism from activists and civil liberties groups over their treatment of people who have publicly challenged King Charles III‘s accession to the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, raising free speech concerns….

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Deadline for Kampala Boda Boda Census comes closer

By PCA/KCCA As the deadline for the Kampala Boda Boda Census comes closer, the Chairperson Boda Boda ridders in Kampala, Sadat Kisiko has rallied fellow riders to turn up in big numbers and be counted. The census that is currently going on at all Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) divisions is expected to end on…

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President Museveni, First Lady pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Dorothy Nagitta & Arthur Arnold Wadero President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni yesterday paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Kampala. The duo was received by Ms Kate Airey, the British High Commissioner. Mr Museveni extended his sympathies to the royal family and the British people. “On…

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President William Ruto’s full inauguration Speech

Dr William Ruto was on Tuesday sworn in as the fifth President of Kenya at Kasarani International Stadium. Here’s the full speech he issued afterwards. “This is a momentous occasion for Kenya. Our politics and elections have never failed to be emotive, engaging and dramatic. The most recent installment, however, showcased our most exemplary democratic…

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Can mosquitoes spread SARS-CoV-2? Experts weigh in

By Corrie Pelc — Fact checkedby Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D. A number of viruses, such as Zika and West Nile, can spread through bites by mosquitoes that carry them. Medical News Today spoke with experts to find if mosquitoes could also carry and transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Zika, dengue, and West Nile are…

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What it will cost to get NSSF house

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram “HICGI News Agency” The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has released new prices for its housing projects in and around Kampala.The new rates that were disclosed at the weekend are in three categories. The first category is for high income earners whose houses are in the range of…

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