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New, larger wave of locusts threatens millions in Africa
World
April 10, 2020
New, larger wave of locusts threatens millions in Africa
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Weeks before the coronavirus spread through much of the world, parts of Africa were already threatened…
‘Complete collapse of economies’ ahead as Africa faces virus
World
April 5, 2020
‘Complete collapse of economies’ ahead as Africa faces virus
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Some of Uganda’s poorest people used to work here, on the streets of Kampala, as fruit…
Uganda President calls for urgent African summit on GERD
Egypt
March 15, 2020
Uganda President calls for urgent African summit on GERD
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni called for an urgent African summit on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), during a meeting with…
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
World
February 1, 2020
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday…
Arab Contractors wins best contracting company in Uganda
Business
December 2, 2019
Arab Contractors wins best contracting company in Uganda
Uganda Vice President Edward Ssekandi awarded leading Egyptian construction company Arab Contractors the prize for best contracting company of 2018…
DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit
World
August 30, 2019
DR Congo Ebola death toll crosses 2,000 ahead of UN chief’s visit
The Ebola outbreak showed no signs of easing in DR Congo Friday on the eve of the UN chief’s visit,…
Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction
World
August 23, 2019
Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction
Veterinarians have successfully harvested eggs from the last two surviving northern white rhinos, taking them one step closer to bringing…
Egypt reaches full mark in group stage, gears up for knockout stage
Egypt
July 1, 2019
Egypt reaches full mark in group stage, gears up for knockout stage
The Egyptian international Mohamed Salah and the national team captain Ahmed Almohamady scored their second goals in the Africa Cup…
Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola
World
June 18, 2019
Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola
MPONDWE, Uganda (AP) — Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda to visit…
Photos: Egypt gets Cairo International Airport ready for 2019 African Cup teams
Egypt
June 18, 2019
Photos: Egypt gets Cairo International Airport ready for 2019 African Cup teams
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has allocated a hall in Cairo International Airport to receive the African teams participating in…