Month: February 2022

Week in Focus

World fears for worst nuclear crisis as Russia invades Ukraine, African leaders meet in Kinshasa to discuss end to conflicts, Parish Development Model launched, as coffee body accuses Uganda of snubbing negotiations

February 28, 2022
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The news this passing week has been dominated by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which…

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Exiled Nyamwasa: Is he behind the fresh tensions between Uganda, Rwanda?

February 25, 2022
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Just when Uganda and Rwanda relations were becoming friendlier, tensions are simmering again and could derail…

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The average Ugandan is 4 times richer than in 1986, says Secretary to the Treasury

February 24, 2022
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If the 15.6 million Ugandans who lived in in 1986 agreed to share the country’s Gross…

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Why the new coffee law complicates sector growth

February 23, 2022
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Uganda, which is one of the world’s leading coffee exporters, finds itself at a crossroads with…

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All eyes on Brussels as Europe markets itself to Africa, will China budge?

February 22, 2022
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The EU is selling, but who’s buying? Poorva Karkare states in an article questioning the viability…

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Uganda demands better terms as it withdraws from coffee agreement, Ethiopia launches controversial dam, South Sudan woos Arab investors,

February 21, 2022
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Uganda last week announced it was withdrawing its membership from the International Coffee Organisation (ICO). The…

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Among assures Ugandans of Speaker Oulanyah’s health, Musevevni in Congo Brazaville-rallies African leaders on peace, NUP youth jump ship meet Museveni in Entebbe, Rwabogo leads export initiative, UPDF distances self from torture

February 14, 2022
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The Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament Anite Among at the weekend assured Ugandans that her boss,…

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How can Africa achieve inclusive investment opportunities for its youth?

February 11, 2022
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With half of the continent’s population under the age of 25, Africa no doubt holds the…

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Analysis: Equipping Uganda’s youth only way to tackle joblessness

February 10, 2022
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Uganda must act now and quickly in order to adapt its workforce to the changing needs…

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Can the next phase of the oil project deliver shared prosperity and sustainable development?

February 8, 2022
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After more than 15 years of waiting, Uganda is closer to extracting its first oil following…

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All hail Senegal, the new African soccer champions, Museveni allows boda bodas to operate, Kagame, Kenyatta meet as government moots law to jail anti-vaxxers

February 7, 2022
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All praises this past weekend are on Senegal’s national football coach Aliou Cisse and striker Sadio…

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Is it time for Africa to look beyond the West for democracy?

February 4, 2022
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On Monday, the military in the western African nation of Burkina Faso seized power, overthrowing President…

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How Uganda’s tourism sector is re-emerging from Covid-19 fall

February 3, 2022
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On the 21st January 2022, H E the President launched the national brand, Explore Uganda, The…

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The Week that was: Uganda, to operate under tight budget cuts next year, excitement as Rwanda opens Gatuna border, regional bloc ECOWAS attempt to resolve crisis in Burkina Faso as Mali accuses France of selfish interests

February 1, 2022
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Uganda will have to work with a smaller budget in the next Financial Year after Parliament…