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Uganda Signs Free Movement of Persons Protocol within the IGAD
By Our reporterDr. Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of IGAD (R), poses with Gen. Jeje Odongo shortly after the signing ceremony in Kampala. COURTESY PHOTO/IGAD SECRETARIAKAMPALA – Uganda has signed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) protocol that allows free movement in and out of citizens of the countries of the East and Horn of […]
Museveni in Kenya for official visit
NAIROBI – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is on a two-day state visit to Kenya. Speaking at the closing session of the second Uganda-Kenya Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mr Musalia Mudavadi, said the state visit would provide the two countries with […]
Middle East immigrant workers worrying – report
By Stephen Wandera Ouma KAMPALA – A new study report by Transformative Leaders Network-Africa (TRANETAfrica) in partnership with Global Migrant Network, (GLOMINET) and the International Institute of Debate, Lebanon on migrant workers in the Middle East has reported workers’ gross human rights violations described as a worrying trend. TRANETAfrica has been promoting migrant workers’ rights, […]
Tanzania attracts over 1.8 million tourists in 3 years
Tanzania leader Suluhu Hassan hailed for supporting tourism effortsDAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania has received over 1.8 million tourists between 2021 and 2023, earning a revenue of about 3.37 billion U.S. dollars, a senior government official said on Sunday.“Tanzania now ranks second in Africa for attracting tourists after Ethiopia in the post-COVID-19 era, and […]
Kenya and Uganda resolve oil import row
By Our reporter KAMPAalA – Kenya will allow landlocked Uganda’s state oil firm to import petroleum products through its port of Mombasa, Uganda’s energy ministry confirmed on Thursday, to end a row between the two neighbours. Uganda has been seeking alternative ways of importing petroleum products, including through a Tanzanian port, after its oil retailers […]
APNIFFT Burundi National Caucus Laaunch Set
BUJUMBURA – The African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) and Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) are set to launch the APNIFFT Burundi national caucus on March 29, 2024. The launch will provide a platform for Burundi members of parliament for collective action in addressing illicit financial flows in Africa and tax injustices […]
Somali Trade Unions Applauds Turkey Oil Deal
By Our reporter MOGADIShU – The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) welcomes and fully supports the recent agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey, approved by the cabinet this afternoon, regarding the production of oil and gas. Recognizing the immense potential of this agreement, SOCOTU emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring that the benefits are maximized […]
Kenya writes to EAC recalling Secretariat head Peter Mathuki
By Our ReporterNAIROBI – Kenya has officially initiated the process to recall Peter Mathuki from his posting as the Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat.In an official letter written and addressed to the chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers Deng Alor Kuol, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for EAC Peninah Malonza has posted a […]
Uganda Records 13.4% Growth in Remittances
By Our reporter KAMPALA – Uganda has shown 13.4 percent growth in private remittances over the last 12 months, which ended in January 2024. This means the recipients of these inflows in Uganda were assisted to meet their household needs in the face of the high cost of living. Mr Adam Mugume, the executive director […]