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Uganda, Russia in Talks on Nuclear Energy

  By Wanjala Danson The Government of Uganda has started talks with the the Government of the Russian Federation meant to see Uganda take the next steps towards nuclear power.

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Eastern Uganda 10MW solar project has potential to stimulate regional economy and competitiveness

  The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has participated in a syndicate led by the Dutch development bank, FMO, to provide a US$14.7 million loan to enable the construction of.

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Unveiling Africa- A Diamond in the Rough

By Kingsley Okeke The energy and entrepreneurial spirit on the streets of major cities in Africa is palpable. From Lagos to Nairobi, the opportunities are legion. Take this from those.

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NIGERIA: NIGER DELTA MINISTRY, WORLD BANK TO COLLABORATE ON COASTAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT

  Efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the people living in the coastal communities of the Niger Delta is in sight as the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the.

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Kenya: Gov’t Invests Sh2.1 Billion to Address Water Shortage Problem

By Justus Ochieng The government is implementing a Sh2.1 billion master plan to curb the perennial water shortage in Siaya County. Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa said Friday that once.

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Africa: Governments Should Address Financial Inclusion Challenge to Drive Prosperity

  Africa’s financial environment is as competitive as other developing and high income regions in some countries, but access to finance remains a challenge, according to ICAEW (The Institute of.

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Kenya’s Deputy President Launches Digital Literacy Programme

      By Wanjala Danson Nairobi- William Ruto, Kenya’s Deputy President, has recently launched and inspected the progress of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) at Burendwa Primary School in.

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Harm Reduction Should Be Central to Effective Public Health Strategies

  By Barnabas Thondhlana DUBAI: Scientists, healthcare providers, policymakers and private sector companies met in Dubai for the first ever Middle East and Africa (MEA) Health Forum on ‘Harm Reduction.

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Chad President Says EU Needs Broader Approach to Curb Migration

The European Union must seek a deal with countries across Africa’s desert Sahel region if it wants to curb an influx of migrants, rather than focusing on bilateral deals with.

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Health Workers Race to Vaccinate 41m Children against Polio in Lake Chad – UN

Health workers have launched a drive to vaccinate more than 41 million children against polio in West Africa’s Lake Chad as they race to contain an outbreak of the disease.

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