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Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines launches flights to Lusaka, Harare

On September 25, 2024, Uganda Airlines proudly launched its maiden flight UR 720, leaving Entebbe ...

  • 2 September 2023
  • Business
Uganda’s Entertainment Industry

Government Urged to Invest in Uganda’s Entertainment Industry to Boost Tax Revenues

Uganda’s entertainment industry is rapidly growing and becoming a key contributor to the country’s economy. ...

  • 25 August 2023
  • Africa
African Fintech

Reimagining Financial Inclusion: A Transformative Model for African Fintech

Few innovations in Nigeria’s quickly developing digital economy have drawn as much industry attention as ...

  • 22 August 2023
  • Africa
South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown

A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they’ll challenge it

On Wednesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted a significant new law designed to transform ...

  • 21 August 2023
  • Politics
Sao Tome 'not going to be intimidated' by Tunisia in Friday's match

Sao Tome ‘not going to be intimidated’ by Tunisia in Friday’s match

The Hamadi Al-Agrebi Stadium in Rades, Tunis, is all set for the World Cup qualifier ...

  • 13 August 2023
  • Tunisia
Chad

Women in Chad Overcome Discrimination and Violence to Gain Their Rights

After leaving her abusive husband, Milla Nemoudji faced many struggles due to the male-dominated land ...

  • 12 August 2023
  • Africa
COVID-19

Cameroon reintroduces measures to curb COVID-19 resurgence

The Cameroonian government announced new measures on Wednesday to guard against a potential resurgence of ...

  • 8 August 2023
  • Cameroon
Storms hit Cape Town, displacing 4,500 due to floods

Storms hit Cape Town, displacing 4,500 due to floods

On Thursday, July 11, the South African city of Cape Town and its surrounding areas ...

  • 12 July 2023
  • South Africa
Why South Korea is interested in Africa

Why South Korea is interested in Africa

South Korea is hoping its first-ever summit with African leaders, set for Tuesday, will help ...

  • 9 July 2023
  • Africa
Safari

Uganda Voted Best Safari Country For Birding 2023

Uganda has been recognized as Africa’s top destination for birding in an annual survey conducted ...

  • 9 July 2023
  • Travel and Leisure
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