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Air Cairo announced the continued suspension of all flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh—departing from Cairo, Assiut, and Sohag—until Tuesday, October 20, pending the resumption of normal airport operations.
Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·
Judicial Training Institute Executive Director Justice Prof Andrew Khaukha says better judgment writing and alternative dispute resolution could help address delays, with magistrates’ court cases taking an average of 730 days to conclude.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim reaffirmed the deep-rooted historical and fraternal ties between Egypt and Sudan, rejecting any attempts to undermine relations between the two countries and…
Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·
The Ministry of Agriculture will work with the Ministry of Water and Environment to rehabilitate irrigation schemes, harvest water from rivers and streams, and extend supplies to farms to improve food security and climate resilience.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Uganda’s first Chief Minister met US President John F. Kennedy at the White House on October 17, 1961, as the East African country moved towards internal self-government and independence from British colonial rule.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
When Muteesa arrived at Entebbe Airport on October 17, 1955, he received an enthusiastic welcome, with large crowds lining the road to Mengo Palace. His return reinforced his standing as a symbol of Buganda’s struggle to preserve its autonomy under colonial rule.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Footage released by the Egyptian Armed Forces’ military spokesperson – showing live-fire military exercises – has revealed that Cairo possesses a new weapon designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), RT reported on Friday.
Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·
Thirty-three people died when a Uganda Airlines Boeing 707 crashed in dense fog while attempting to land at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on October 17, 1988, with 19 people surviving the disaster.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The three-day campaign, organised with KACITA, will educate traders on their rights, alternative dispute resolution and how to resolve disagreements with the Uganda Revenue Authority.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
My take: Justice at the police station, relief at the bus stop. Two developments caught my attention this week. Both are fundamental. Both speak to problems ordinary Ghanaians confront every day.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
DAR ES SALAAM: FROM protecting family savings and safeguarding businesses to cushioning economies against unexpected shocks, insurance is steadily emerging as a vital pillar of financial security.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
KIBAHA: KIBAHA Municipal Council has banned sand mining in the Mpiji River valley at Vikawe Bondeni Street, Pangani Ward, to curb environmental degradation and protect the area from further damage.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
ARUSHA: RURAL women from 22 African countries have called on governments to collect and publish data on women’s land ownership, saying reliable statistics are essential for measuring progress in protecting their rights and strengthening food security.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
DAR ES SALAAM: MORE than 33,500 groups representing youth, women, older persons and people with disabilities have secured 3,466 government tenders worth 74.32bn/- in just over three years, in a move to widen access to public procurement opportunities.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
DODOMA: THE government has launched a major mineral exploration project fully financed by domestic revenues, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s geological knowledge and reducing reliance on external funding.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
DAR ES SALAAM: THE State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) plans to establish three new mines, two for gold and one for graphite, as it seeks to expand mineral production, strengthen its investment portfolio and increase domestic participation in the mining sector.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed authorities to expedite land valuation in the Bagamoyo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to facilitate compensation for affected residents and ensure investment projects proceed without disputes.
Africa · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to intensify efforts to recover outstanding taxes owed by public institutions and businesses cited in the Auditor-General’s reports.
Africa · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Insurance brokers in Uganda have been urged to improve customer service, strengthen claims support and build lasting relationships with policyholders as competition in the insurance industry intensifies. Dr Miriam Mutero...
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Court ordered disclosure of key contract documents amid questions over links to Chivayo.
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·
Camel milk fetches Sh180 to Sh200 per litre in urban markets, nearly triple the price of cow's...
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·
'Farmers do not necessarily need large tracts of land to establish productive agricultural...
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·
The people who get ahead aren't necessarily the people who deserve to.
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·
The visual spectacle of the China National Opera and Dance Drama was mind-blowing.
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·