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- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Tayebwa orders investigation into Zoka forest depletion
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to visit Zoka Forest Reserve in Adjumani District following reports of grave encroachment and depletion. Tayebwa…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Government to protect farmers against declining sugarcane prices
Government has offered to support sugarcane farmers’ value addition efforts as a protective measure against price fluctuations. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives – together with that of Agriculture,…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Wheels of Wellness: The World Health Organization (WHO) Bolsters Tanzaniaâs Health Surveillance efforts with 12 Motorcycles
The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding support from the Irish Fund, has donated 12 motorcycles to the Government of Tanzania. This donation is set to boost the effectiveness of…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Holds a Training Workshop for Stakeholders in the Energy Sector, on the Computerised Energy Information System in Togo
As part of the ongoing development of the Energy sector in West Africa, the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Energy and Mines from the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Digitisation, has…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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Statement of the European Union (EU) Delegation and the diplomatic missions of the EU to Libya in support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on unilateral moves by Libyan actors
The Delegation of the European Union issues the following statement together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States in Libya: The Delegation of the European Union, alongside the…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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At least five children reportedly killed and 20 injured in shelling of school and market in El Obeid city, Sudan
“Yesterday, five girls were reportedly killed and 20 children injured in attacks in El Obeid city in Kordofan state, during which shells hit Al-Khansa Secondary School for Girls, and a…
- SundayNews
- August 16, 2024
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The African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Boost Africaâs Leather Industry
On August 14, 2024, a landmark step towards reviving Africa’s leather industry was taken with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for…
- SundayNews
- August 15, 2024
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Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria Sign Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Agreement, Signaling New Era of Bilateral Cooperation
In a move set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in West Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria have signed an agreement for the construction of the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Project.…
- SundayNews
- August 15, 2024
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Power Africa Coordinator Visits Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Advance Sustainable Energy Initiatives
Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson concluded a four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday, during which he announced a $15.5 million investment and engaged with…
- SundayNews
- August 15, 2024
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Zimbabwe must release human rights defenders ahead of Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit, say experts
The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately release human rights defenders who have been arbitrarily detained for over two weeks and drop charges against them, independent human rights experts* said today. Woman…