Summary: China has invited Uganda’s Energy Minister to discuss a $5 billion crude oil pipeline in Beijing, potentially signaling Chinese …
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US tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia
Summary: Four others were wounded in the attack at Kafue national park, in which the animal barreled into the side …
Read More »Two foreign MTN workers killed by mob after knocking motorbike in Kapoeta
Summary: At least six people have been confirmed dead after a vehicle belonging to MTN, a telecommunication company, collided with …
Read More »AfDB Bans Chinese Road Builder Chico over Fraud in Uganda Project
Summary: The African Development Bank has banned Chinese road builder Chico for fraudulent activity in a Uganda project. Chico is …
Read More »Trade and Development Bank Secures $100m Financing from BII to Support African Businesses”
Summary: The Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has secured $100 million from the British International Investment (BII) to support African …
Read More »US Launches Africa Trade Desk to Boost Agricultural Exports and Counter Chinese Influence
Summary: The US government’s Prosper Africa initiative has launched the Africa Trade Desk, aiming to connect African agricultural producers with …
Read More »South Sudan Central Bank opens branch at Uganda border
Summary: South Sudan Central Bank opens a branch at the Uganda border, aiming to boost local employment and financial services, …
Read More »Kenya set to end oil import standoff with Uganda
Summary: Kenya is poised to grant Uganda’s National Oil Company a license to import fuel, ending a lengthy dispute and …
Read More »2023 Survey: Kenyans paid more bribes than other years
Summary: A recent survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission reveals a spike in bribery incidents among Kenyans in 2023 …
Read More »Prof. Victor Murinde Appointed Executive Director of African Economic Research Consortium
Summary: Prof. Victor Murinde appointed as new Executive Director of AERC, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial economics. …
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