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May82021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
Million Trees National Initiative Uganda -Mtni-Ug joined by NWSC and other Environmentalists to Promote Environmental Justice in Bushenyi District

Million Trees National Initiative Uganda -Mtni-Ug joined by NWSC and other Environmentalists to Promote Environmental Justice in Bushenyi District

AFRICA, Asia, Busoga Kingdom, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, UGANDA, West Africa, WORLD
Pictorial discription Million Trees National Initiative Uganda (MTNi-Ug) location. Benco Building 2nd floor, kitebi, kampala, entebbe road. Contact Dr Semakura Jibril Owomugisha (CEO: MTNi-Ug) +256787528572/+256704089480 email. ssemakulajibril5@gmail.com
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May52021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments
Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania lays a floral wreath at the mausoleum of Kenya’s Founding Father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi County.

Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania lays a floral wreath at the mausoleum of Kenya’s Founding Father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi County.

AFRICA, Business, EAST AFRICA, ETHIOPIA, European Council, EUROPEAN UNION, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, INTERNATIONAL, Nairobi, South Africa, TANZANIA, UGANDA, West Africa
The visiting Head of State was received by Cabinet Secretary Amb. Amina Mohammed (Sports), Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka.
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Apr262021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
TUMOIT CONSULTANTS BRING YOU STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, CONSULTANCY AND MARKETING SERVICES

TUMOIT CONSULTANTS BRING YOU STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, CONSULTANCY AND MARKETING SERVICES

Angola, Argentina, Buganda Kingdom, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Business, Central African Republic, China, Djibouti, DUBAI, EALA, EAST AFRICA, EDUCATION, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, ETHIOPIA, European Council, EUROPEAN UNION, Florida, France, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, IRAN, IRAQ, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, KENYA, Lesotho, LIBYA, London, Malawi, Mozambique, NAMIBIA, New York, Nigeria, Peru, RUSSIA, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Sweden, SYRIA, TANZANIA, UAE, UGANDA, USA, West Africa, WORLD, Zambia, ZIMBABWE
TUMOIT CONSULTANTS PROFILE WHO WE ARE We are a management and consulting firm that help individuals/organizations across the private, public, and social sectors see the world differently, discover opportunities they may never have imagined and achieve results, thereby creating the Change that Matters most to them.We take a consistent approach to recruiting and skills development regardless of where our people are located, so that we can quickly deliver the right team, with the right experience and expertise, to every client, anywhere.Entrepreneurs come to us to solve industry-defining challenges in: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, information technology, digital transformation and strategy, advanced analytics, transformations, sustainability, and corporate finance...
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Apr212021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
The Inaugural IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress Officially Relaunched

The Inaugural IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress Officially Relaunched

AFRICA, Central African Republic, EAST AFRICA, South Africa, West Africa
Language: en|Date: 2021-04-20 19:15:02| Share The congress will be convened by the Government of Rwanda, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - World Commission on Protected Areas and the African Wildlife FoundationKIGALI, Rwanda, April 20, 2021/APO Group/ --   The Government of Rwanda will in March 2022 host the inaugural IUCN (IUCN.org) Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) to discuss conservation of the continent’s protected areas. This comes after the relaunch of APAC in Kigali, Rwanda on 20th April 2021. The congress which will be held from 7th – 12th March 2022 will be convened by the Government of Rwanda, the International Union for Conservation of Nature - World Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN-WCPA) and the African Wildlife Foundation...
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Apr212021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
The Gambia eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

The Gambia eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

AFRICA, Gambia, HEALTH, Ministry Of Health, West Africa, WORLD, World Health Organization
Language: en|Date: 2021-04-20 19:37:04| Share Trachoma is a neglected tropical eye disease that mainly affects children, with infection less common with increasing ageBANJUL, Gambia, April 20, 2021/APO Group/ --  The Gambia has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the third African country to be validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated the disease as a public health threat. Trachoma is a neglected tropical eye disease that mainly affects children, with infection less common with increasing age. In adults, women are up to four times more likely than men to be affected by the late complications of trachoma mainly due to their close contact with infected children. A 2018–2019 survey on trachoma trichiasis (an adva...
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Apr202021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
Are you looking for locally made products in Africa and the entire world?, StrictlyBW of Botswana has the answer.

Are you looking for locally made products in Africa and the entire world?, StrictlyBW of Botswana has the answer.

AFRICA, BOTSWANA, Central African Republic, EAST AFRICA, South Africa, West Africa
StrictlyBW is a springboard for launching startups right into a pool of potential customers. It created self-belief mo Batswaneng. When they see (others) they believe. A platform for generating sales leads. It's basically a market place where goods and money exchange hands. It has exposed Batswana products to the world because of virtual global reach. A reliable source for information for potential partners (foreign) seeking potential partners in Botswana. we attended events such as farmers market to support the local farmers, we attended molapo business expo, we also visited different businesses to see how they perform, support them and advertise them in our group, which has a large following and free advertising. We host different professionals to teach us on business ethics, the...
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Apr162021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
Africa’s airlines have registered low passenger volumes since the onset of the COVID pandemic.

Africa’s airlines have registered low passenger volumes since the onset of the COVID pandemic.

AFRICA, Central African Republic, EAST AFRICA, South Africa, West Africa
Africa's airlines have registered low passenger volumes since the onset of the COVID pandemic. The aviation industry's progress in connecting the continent over the past decade is now at stake. Africa's airlines have registered low passenger volumes since the onset of the COVID pandemic. The aviation industry's progress in connecting the continent over the past decade is now at stake. Many prominent carriers like Kenya Airways have trimmed business trips across the continent down to an absolute minimum. Popular destinations to Asia, Europe, and North America have also been affected. In February, Air Namibia ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy. The airline had been in operation for more than 70 years. For a year now, South African Airways has grounded its fleet. It had...
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Apr132021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
Million Trees National Initiative Uganda (MTNi-Ug) launches it’s green activities in Rukungiri District at Rukungiri District Headquarters

Million Trees National Initiative Uganda (MTNi-Ug) launches it’s green activities in Rukungiri District at Rukungiri District Headquarters

AFRICA, Arua, Australia, Benin, BOTSWANA, Buganda Kingdom, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Business, Busoga Kingdom, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China, Climate, Denmark, Djibouti, DUBAI, EALA, EAST AFRICA, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, ETHIOPIA, European Council, EUROPEAN UNION, FAO, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Gulu, Hotels, IGAD SUMMIT, INTERNATIONAL, IRAN, IRAQ, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jinja, KENYA, Kenyan Parliament, Lesotho, LIBYA, London, Luweero, Malawi, Mbale, Mengo, Mozambique, Nairobi, NAMIBIA, New York, Nigeria, Parliament, Peru, RUSSIA, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Sweden, SYRIA, TANZANIA, Tony Elumelu Foundation, UAE, UGANDA, UK, UN, USA, West Africa, Wildlife, WORLD, Zambia, ZIMBABWE
Mr Byamungu Elias (CAO Rukungiri District) Vs Dr Semakura Jibril Owomugisha (CEO MTNi-Ug) while receiving the MTNi-Ug Forest Development Plan For Rukungiri District For the Period of 2019 to 2029. MTNi-Ug is abroad based Organization that also improve Household income, Food Security and Agro-industrialization by donating short term plants like Vegetable seeds, Organic fertilizers and pesticides to peasants, Fruit plant Seedlings for Agroforestry in Uganda. District leaders lead by Chief Administrative Officer Mr Byamungu Elias, Ass. RDC, Production Officer, all in place for the launch Mr Byamungu Elias (CAO Rukungiri District) Vs Dr Semakura Jibril Owomugisha (CEO MTNi-Ug) growing a Fruit tree at Rukungiri District Headquarters. Million Trees National Initiative Uganda (MTNi-Ug) ...
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Apr62021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
YouLead Summit- Continental Essay Competition

YouLead Summit- Continental Essay Competition

AFRICA, Central African Republic, EAST AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL, South Africa, West Africa
Are you an African young person between the ages of 18-35?The African Union through the African Governance Architecture and YouLead Summit with partners, invite you to participate in this most enlightening Continental Essay writing competition under the theme: "Leadership for the Africa We Want" Entries are welcome from all 55 AU Member States Maximum word limit of 1,000 words Essays submitted in PDF to the email essay@youlead.africa Written in any of the African Union official languages Close of entries - 19th April 2021African Youth Bureau مكتب الشباب الإفريقيEast African Community Youth Ambassadors PlatformSADC Youth Council - SYCYouthhubAfricaYagaNever Again RwandaMS TCDCTanzania Bora InitiativeSAYoF#PanAfricanYoungLeaders See Less
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Apr32021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS AKON IN RWAKITURA

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MEETS AKON IN RWAKITURA

AFRICA, Central African Republic, EAST AFRICA, Entertainment, South Africa, UGANDA, USA, West Africa
This is unique! There are only about two other places gifted that much-Museveni Mama Janet Museveni and I told Akon and his wife that Uganda is the best tourism destination, known for its fantastic weather, considering that we are right on the Equator but with a high altitude-Yoweri Museveni Mama Janet Museveni and I told Akon and his wife that Uganda is the best tourism destination, known for its fantastic weather, considering that we are right on the Equator but with a high altitude-Yoweri Museveni Mama Janet Museveni and I told Akon and his wife that Uganda is the best tourism destination, known for its fantastic weather, considering that we are right on the Equator but with a high altitude-Yoweri Museveni Mama Janet Museveni and I told Akon and his wife that Uganda is the ...
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Apr22021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
Celebrated Senegalese – American Musician, Investor & Philanthropist Mr. Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, also famously known as Akon arrives in Uganda

Celebrated Senegalese – American Musician, Investor & Philanthropist Mr. Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, also famously known as Akon arrives in Uganda

AFRICA, BREAKING NEWS, EAST AFRICA, Entertainment, INTERNATIONAL, UGANDA, West Africa, WORLD
The singer was welcomed by Abbey Walusimbi, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, fellow musician and tourism ambassador, Eddie Kenzo and other government officials. “We thank God for granting journey mercies that have delivered our son Akon and his delegation safely to Uganda,” Walusimbi said. According to Isaac Kigozi, the Trade and Investment officer in the office of the president, the singer’s visit will be of great benefit to Uganda. Isaac Kigozi, the Trade and Investment Officer noted that the country is blessed to host Akon an established business investor and a music star who has never given up on the African dream. “This is evident in all the projects he has invested in on the continent including, but not limited to the Afro-futuristic Akon City in ...
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Mar302021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari off to London for medical Check up

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari off to London for medical Check up

AFRICA, Nigeria, UK, West Africa, WORLD
The terse statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London, the United Kingdom, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, for a routine medical check-up. “The president meets with Security Chiefs first in the morning, after which he embarks on the journey. “He is due back in the country during the second week of April 2021.” Some Nigerians have been reacting to the statement via social media. Oladoyin Ajiboye wrote: “National Association of Resident Doctors to begin strike on Thursday. Millions of Nigerians will lack access to healthcare while our president jets out on a medical trip. Thank you Mr. President.” Femi Makanjuola asks: “Posting this in 2021 should be a shame. So no standard hospital in Nigeria to date?” Lizzy Adanna wrote: “Isn’t there a hospita...
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Mar82021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments
Senegal shuts schools amid violent unrest

Senegal shuts schools amid violent unrest

AFRICA, BREAKING NEWS, POLITICS, West Africa
Schools in Senegal will shut until March 15, the education ministry said on Sunday, after days of violent protests that have paralysed parts of the capital Dakar and are expected to continue next week. At least five people have died in demonstrations sparked by the arrest on Wednesday of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s most prominent opposition leader. It is the worst political unrest in years in a country widely seen as one of West Africa’s most stable. Sonko, who enjoys strong support among the young, was arrested after an employee of a beauty salon accused him of raping her. Sonko denies the allegation and says it is politically motivated. Opponents of President Macky Sall have called for further protests on Monday. The education ministry “strongly recommends that stud...
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Feb272021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments
Schools football progress tops Benin agenda

Schools football progress tops Benin agenda

AFRICA, Benin, EAST AFRICA, FIFA, Football, FUFA, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, INTERNATIONAL, West Africa, WORLD
Benin and FIFA continue to work together on FIFA’s Football for Schools initiative, which promotes safe and healthy lifestyles for young peopleCOTONOU, Benin, February 26, 2021/ -- FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino has met with the President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Oswald Homeky, and the President of the Beninese Football Association (FEBEFOOT President), Mathurin de Chacus, to discuss the ongoing development of football in the country, together with the challenges that face African football going forward.The meetings, held in Cotonou, took place exactly five years after Gianni Infantino won the elections for the FIFA Presidency in 2016.“The football passion here in Benin is incredible and the love for our game is ...
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