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Former Egyptian presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq abandons politics

Former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq and founder of the National Movement Party has abandoned politics once and for all, according to al-Ahram newspaper. Informed sources were reported as saying that.

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World leaders react to former UN head’s passing

There was an outpouring of condolences from leaders around the world on Saturday after the death of former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan. Here are.

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Indian investors to invest 10 million dollars in Uganda

Two Indian investors, Riyaz Ganji and his brother an Aga Khan Ismaili entrepreneur, Javid Merchant are set to invest over $10m in pharmaceutical and textile industries. The two who recently.

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The Vice President of Kenya, H.E William Samoei Ruto to jet in for 3-day state visit

The Vice President of Kenya, H.E William Samoei Ruto, is expected to jet in Uganda on Saturday for a three day state visit. According to the schedule of which Daily.

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Madagascar president, former presidents to run in November 7 vote

Incumbent Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampianina and his political rival, former president Marc Ravalomanana, will vie for the post at an election scheduled for November, part of a move aimed at.

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Ugandan maize lowers flour prices in Kenya to 6-year low

Maize flour prices in Kenya have dipped to a six-year low on increased supply of cheap grains from Uganda and harvests in western region, easing inflationary pressure. Two-kilogramme packets of.

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Tanzania, Burundi miss deadline on double taxation

Tanzania and Burundi missed the July 18 deadline set by the region’s heads of state to ratify the East African Community Multilateral Double Taxation Agreement. Regional businesses said the delay.

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Kenya govt approves $40m Likoni cable car project

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved the construction of a Ksh4.1 billion ($40 million) cable car project to ease movement of passengers between Mombasa Island and the mainland. A Kenyan and.

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Kofi Annan, former UN secretary general, dies

Former United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan died Saturday after a short illness at the age of 80, his foundation announced. “It is with immense.

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‘CBN/ABP to disburse loan to 1,500 farmers in Kogi’

Doyin and Susan Foundation, an NGO, has facilitated loan of between N300,000 and N900,000 for 1,500 farmers in Kogi West Senatorial District under Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). Chairperson, Board of.

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