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- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Another Troubling Decision for Free Speech in Cameroon
Media discussions in Cameroon about the health of its president, Paul Biya, 91, are now outlawed. On October 9, the territorial administration minister, Paul Atanga Nji, issued a communique saying that the health of…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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United Nations (UN) Extends Democratic Republic (DR) Congo Expertsâ Mandate Amid Increasing Abuses
On October 11, the United Nations Human Rights Council extended the mandate of its team of international experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo for another year. This was crucial, given the…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Forum in Jonglei embraces diversity, commits to expanding civic and political space
At a recent three-day political forum in Bor, participants pledged to take actions to make sure that citizens feel free to express and share their views on developments in their…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Uganda: Opposition parties reject bill on election of Leader of the Opposition (LOP)
Opposition political parties have rejected proposals in the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was moved by Mityana South County Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Lumu Kizito. The bill…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Sudan: Refugee numbers swell as war continues to drive displacement
South Sudan now ranks as the second largest recipient of people fleeing Sudan, with more than 810,000 new arrivals since April 2023, including returning South Sudanese refugees who were sheltering in Sudan and…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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President Ramkalawan Presides Over Commissioning Ceremony for Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) Officers
This morning, President Wavel Ramkalawan of the Republic of Seychelles, who also serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), officiated a commissioning ceremony at State House, promoting two…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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SuperBridge Summit 2024 attracts prominent industry leaders; Announces Key Speakers
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) (www.DWTC.com) and the SuperBridge Council have announced the diverse lineup of its key speakers for the second edition of the SuperBridge Summit 2024 taking…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) makes case for Teachers Council in new law
The Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) wants members of the proposed National Teachers Council to be nominated by teacher labour unions. The National Teachers Bill, 2024 establishes the National Teachers…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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Uganda: Tayebwa calls for increased investment in agricultural sector
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector emphasising that it holds the key to the country's economic transformation. Speaking at the flagging off of…
- SundayNews
- October 11, 2024
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to The Gambia
IMF staff and the Gambian authorities conducted productive discussions on economic policies to conclude the second review of the program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement; Economic recovery is strengthening…