Tag: Africa

Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria Arrives in Uganda for Pastoral Visit

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 23:40 EAT Tuesday 18 February 2025 Entebbe, Uganda – His Beatitude Theodore II, Patriarch and Pope of Alexandria and All Africa, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday evening to a warm reception at the VIP Lounge. Welcoming him were Hierarchs of the Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda,…

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Khaby Lame Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 13:14 EAT Saturday 02 February 2025 Global content creator champions children’s rights following four-day visit to see UNICEF’s work in Senegal. DAKAR|HICGI – Global content creator Khaby Lame has been named UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador. The announcement was made at an event in Senegal, Lame’s birth country, following…

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AFCON 2025: Uganda to Face Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania in Group Stage Battle

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 08:39 EAT Tuesday 28 January 2025 TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Final Draw Group C1. Nigeria 🇳🇬2. Tunisia 🇹🇳3. Uganda 🇺🇬4. Tanzania 🇹🇿  Rabat, Morocco | HICGI | Uganda – The stage is set for Uganda as they prepare to take on Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania in the group stages of…

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Africa: Daniel Chapo Sworn in as Mozambique’s New President Amid Opposition Boycott

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 09:12, Thursday, 16 Jan, 2025. Daniel Chapo has officially been sworn in as the President of Mozambique, taking office under a cloud of political tension as the opposition parties boycotted the ceremony. The boycott reflects growing dissatisfaction among opposition groups, who have alleged irregularities in the recent election process. The…

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AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…

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Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Practising Certificate

Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…

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Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki: From Journalist to Visionary Telehealth Entrepreneur

In a story that underscores the power of human innovation and the adaptability of journalism skills, Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, a seasoned journalist, has ventured into the realm of telehealth entrepreneurship with a vision to revolutionize healthcare accessibility. Makana’s journey from reporting on societal issues to founding Losh AI Lab Group, a telehealth startup, is a…

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