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Uganda: Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday

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[Nile Post] Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).

Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams

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[Nile Post] The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major boost to the country's clean energy ambitions.

East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications.

Uganda: Aptech Returns in Uganda With New Future-Ready Tech Campus in Kampala

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[Nile Post] Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda.

Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

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Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

Liberia: In U.S.$6.2m Corruption Trial

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[Liberian Observer] The high-profile US$6.2 million corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four other ex-officials reached a tense new phase on Wednesday, as the defense's cross-examination of Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Program Manager Baba Mohammed Boika exposed sharp disputes over investigative standards and evidence.

Liberia: Afreximbank Delivers Strong Fy2025 Results

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[Liberian Observer] African Export-Import Bank ("Afreximbank" or the "Bank") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") has announced strong results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underscoring sustained financial resilience, increased market confidence and strategic execution.

West Africa: Banjul Hosts High-Level First Ladies' Forum As Region Rallies Against GBV

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[The Point] Banjul is this week at the centre of a major regional drive against gender-based violence (GBV), as high-level stakeholders convene for the First Ladies' Forum on Zero Tolerance for GBV, with a strong call for urgent, coordinated and practical action across west and central Africa.

Gambia: From Minister to Cleaner in Swiss Prison

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[The Point] In The Gambia, he was among the most powerful soldiers of Yahya Jammeh. For ten years, he was in charge of the country's internal security, overseeing the police, immigration, prisons and the fire services. Today, he cleans plates in a Swiss prison; washes unforms, and cleans the yard. This is the current fate of Ousman Sonko.

West Africa: Gambia Appoints Briton As Special Prosecutor for Jammeh-Era Crimes

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[The Point] The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dawda A. Jallow, on Wednesday announced the appointment of a British barrister, Martin Hackett, as the special prosecutor for the prosecution of perpetrators of crimes against humanity allegedly committed under former President Yahya Jammeh's regime from July 1994 to January 2017.

African financial institutions call for coordinated financing solutions to unlock Africa’s digital transformation

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African multilateral financial institutions, policymakers, development partners, and private sector leaders have called for more coordinated, innovative, and

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Supports Perenco Partnership to Advance Industry 4.0 Skills in Central Africa

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A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant

Youth Charter Calls for “Commonwealth Youth Legacy” Ahead of Glasgow 2026

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The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.com) has today issued a call for a transformative Commonwealth Youth Legacy Programme to be launched in the lead-up to

Securing the bridge between legacy and smart

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The recent Liaison Agreement between the STS Association and the DLMS User Association marks a pivotal step in the evolution of interoperable, secure and

Africa’s Lithium Pipeline Gains Momentum as Global Supply Deficits Loom

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Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global

Putting science at the service of fairer and more effective care: An interview with Dr Kadiatou Diallo (Guinea)

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Geneva, Switzerland, 09 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” the

Two of a Kind, Twice: Inside Virunga’s Extraordinary Wildlife Comeback

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A mountain gorilla has defied the odds — again. And she's not the only one making history in one of Africa's most embattled parks. Read more African news and

US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African

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Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

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The war on Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday

Gates Foundation Deepens Africa Commitment, Betting on Local Institutions and AI to Drive Health and Economic Outcomes

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This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in

Nigeria: Indabo Residents in Kano Call for More Health Workers to Ensure Round-the-Clock Phc Services

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[Nigeria Health Watch] In Indabo Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), the call for 24-hour services is growing louder as pregnant women risk their lives when labour begins at night with no access to care. For other patients, the difference between life and death depends on whether help is available after dark.

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