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(MENAFN) The UN’s human rights leader issued a strong rebuke over what he described as a rapidly tightening clampdown on Uganda’s opposition figures and independent media in the lead-up to the January general election.

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(MENAFN) South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met Saturday in the capital, Juba, for high-level talks aimed at reinforcing regional peace and military cooperation, amid escalating tensions...

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government of Uganda has officially issued a Gazetted Policy Direction authorizing the development of a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant...

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(MENAFN) Uganda is expected to host close to 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 as worsening conflicts in neighboring Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to force people to flee, according to UN officials....

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy America (EA), a U.S.-based renewable energy powerhouse, announces its expanded commitment to hybrid power plant development across Africa through robust partnerships...

World Trade Organization

Specific trade concerns Members raised a new record high of 79 specific trade concerns (STCs) at the SPS Committee meeting.

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(MENAFN) Uganda’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, achieving strong growth despite global headwinds such as international conflicts and ongoing trade tensions, according to a report released Tuesday by the Ministry of Finance, Planning...

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(MENAFN) More than 40 people have died after multiple landslides struck the mountainous border regions of Kenya and Uganda last week, with dozens more still missing.

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(MENAFN) At least nine people, including three children, have died in mudslides caused by heavy rainfall in eastern Uganda, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) reported on Thursday.

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(MENAFN) At least 46 individuals lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries following a devastating traffic accident on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Uganda during the early hours of Wednesday, according to police reports.

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(MENAFN) A devastating road accident early Wednesday in western Uganda has claimed the lives of at least 63 individuals, with numerous others reported injured, local police confirmed.

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(MENAFN) At least 63 people have died following a severe traffic accident involving multiple vehicles on one of Uganda’s busiest highways, authorities reported Wednesday.

EIN Presswire

An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Agriculture and Food...

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CSV-P to strengthen Nigeria’s agribusiness value chain through regenerative farming, data-driven systems, and climate-resilient innovation.

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(MENAFN) Seven people drowned while 29 others survived when a boat carrying mourners overturned on Lake Kyoga in northern Uganda’s Amolatar District on Friday, authorities reported Saturday.

EIN Presswire

Nonprofit invites community to help fund land purchase for school, farm, and community well in Kiboga, Uganda.

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The ARISE IIP-Kenya Investment Forum concluded with the laying of the foundation stone for the Vipingo Special Economic Zone. VIPINGO, KILIFI, KENYA, September 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kenya reaffirmed its role as a leading hub for...

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Latex Gloves Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period.

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Heifer International highlighted how grants and philanthropic support remain key for Africa’s agricultural development.

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Battery IoT Market revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 24.08 Bn. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Battery IoT Market size valued at USD 11.4 Bn in 2024 is...