Africa

URA steps up operation to combat cross-border smuggling

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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has renewed efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and tax evasion in the eastern region in a bid to accelerate economic growth. Thousands of tonnes of cheap products from neighbouring Kenya are smuggled into the country daily through porous border points, especially along Lwakhakha, Busia, and Malaba. The eastern Uganda–Kenya border […]

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Uganda’s ambassador welcomes Kiira Motors expedition to Botswana, MTN hailed for keeping journey connected

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By Our Reporter/ KmaUpdates The ground-breaking “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” has marked a historic milestone, arriving in Francistown, Botswana, as the team prepares for highly anticipated events in the capital, Gaborone, tomorrow. The team, piloting the fully electric Kayoola E-Coach, was received at the Cresta Thapama Hotel in Francistown by a

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South African arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia

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The South African government has warned people to be cautious of campaigns promoted by South African social media influencers promising jobs and study opportunities in Russia. A South African radio presenter appeared in court on Monday accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. Nonkululeko Mantula, 39, was arrested alongside

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ECOWAS Chairman, Bio, Arrives Guinea-Bissau to Restore Constitutional Order

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Working under the ECOWAS protocol on democracy and acting on the outcome of a virtual meeting of the Authority of Heads of State a few days ago, ECOWAS Chairman, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, has arrived in Guinea-Bissau for a crucial meeting with the military coupists. Bio’s mission is simple, direct, and frank: release

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Africa’s legislative aides gather to strengthen democracy, parliamentary institutions

Leave a Comment / Africa, News / Ronald Kabuubi

The maiden African Legislative Aides Forum Conference has kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, with a call to action to empower legislative aides as strategic drivers of parliamentary effectiveness in African nations. The three-day event, themed “Empowering Legislative Aides as Strategic Drivers of Parliamentary Effectiveness in African Nations,” brought together parliamentary leaders, delegates from across Africa,

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Gauteng residents warned to stay indoors as torrential rains are expected to continue

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Gauteng residents are advised to stay indoors as rainy weather conditions are expected to continue well into this evening. The provincial government is urging the public to take the warnings seriously and calling on motorists to be extra vigilant while driving under wet conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level two yellow warning

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Ukraine reportedly attacks tanker carrying Russian oil off Senegal

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A Turkish tanker sailing under the Panamian flag was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian USVs (unmanned surface vessels) and is sinking off Dakar in Senegal. The USV attack appears to be the third on Russian-connected shipping and follows similar offensive acts off the Turkish Black Sea coast on 28/29 November. The Mersin apparently targeted by “several”

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Kenya ;Pain as Moi University law student dies days to graduation

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Brian Kiplagat Rotich Kuto, a law student at Moi University, passed away just days before his graduation His grieving family shared the heartbreaking news of their son’s sudden loss, leaving many in mourning Family, friends, and netizens expressed their condolences, with countless heartfelt messages of comfort pouring in on social media A family in Saos

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MTN MoMo Uganda, Letshego Uganda, and dfcu Bank Partner to Empower Agents with Innovative Loan Solutions.

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MTN MoMo Uganda, in partnership with dfcu Bank and Letshego Uganda, has launched two new agent loan products under the MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace: the dfcu Bank Weekend Agent Loan and the Agent Float Loan with Letshego. The new products are designed to provide instant, collateral-free working capital to MTN MoMo agents, ensuring uninterrupted service

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South Africa arrests four men suspected of planning to fight for Russia

Leave a Comment / Africa, News / Ronald Kabuubi

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South African police said they arrested four men en route to Russia who are suspected of having been recruited to fight in the military there. The men were stopped at the boarding gate in Johannesburg on Friday, police said, weeks after reports another 17 South African men were stuck in Ukraine after being lured

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