Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Queer Kenyans, Ugandans celebrate Pride month
Washington Blade - Washington D.C.
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June 19, 2025
As queer people around the world celebrate Pride month, their Kenyan and Ugandan counterparts are also marking it with a strong message of defiance and resistance. Their agitation for “dignity, safety, and liberation” in homophobic environments...
Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We...
MTN Uganda deepens digital push with donation to Busoga Kingdom
Independent (Uganda)
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June 19, 2025
Teenage mothers interact with MTN’s donated computers at the Inebantu Lady Alice Mulooki Memorial Library and ICT Centre in Jinja on June 17, 2025. Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and its partners on Tuesday donated digital and...
From Refugee to Farmer: Uganda’s Model for Empowering Displaced Communities
Action Against Hunger - Washington D.C.
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June 19, 2025
A Single Mother’s Journey from Hardship to Entrepreneurship When you step into Judith Nzale’s backyard, you’re greeted by a vibrant leafy garden filled with cabbages, lettuce, basil, leeks, onions, tomatoes, lemongrass, and many other indigenous...
Wang Yi meets leading politicians from Uganda, Liberia, Mozambique and other countries
Friends of Socialist China
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June 19, 2025
On June 12, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a series of bilateral meetings, for the third consecutive day, with leading politicians from a number of African countries who were in Changsha, Hunan to attend the Ministerial Meeting of...
Transforming Mental Health Crisis Support
Human Rights Watch
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June 19, 2025
Turning my own lived experience into advocacy is what motivated me to participate in the UN’s global annual disability rights conference this June. And indeed, joining the Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention on the...
U.S. approves twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV but cuts to public health and foreign aid cloud its prospects
Fortune
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The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Metro
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June 19, 2025
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Marking International Women’s Day 2025: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa Empower ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
WHO plans trachoma elimination intervention in Nigeria, 19 others
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria among the 20 countries in the African region that require trachoma elimination intervention. The countries are Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Côte...
How online betting is impacting the gambling industry in Tanzania
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The rise of online betting is quietly transforming Tanzania’s gambling industry, challenging the dominance of traditional gaming houses and ushering in a new digital era. While the trend mirrors global shifts, its implications in...
The African Banker Awards 2025: Equity Bank Named Best Regional Bank In East Africa
Red Pepper
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July 15, 2025
Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s significant role in deepening financial inclusion, empowering communities,...
Russian Info Ops; Attritional Battles in Sudan: Africa File, July 17, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Calvin Hodges and Ellery White Key Takeaways: Russia. The Kremlin will likely take...
In African politics, rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some, vexes others
The Hindu
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July 17, 2025
Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn't want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that he aimed at Watira. “He looked at me and picked that piece of paper...
McSpotlight: New Creation VA combats human trafficking
106.1 The Corner - Virginia
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July 17, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (ROCKTOWN NOW) – New Creation VA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creatively counteracting human trafficking through a unique blend of local impact and global partnerships. With a mission rooted in compassion...
All children to get Hepatitis B vaccine at birth
Independent (Uganda)
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July 16, 2025
Dr Ronny Bahatungire at a Press Conference on Monday Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All newly born babies countrywide will soon be subjected to yet another vaccine, after the Ministry of Health announced plans to roll out the hepatitis B jab...
How an International NGO Plans to Fight the Digital Divide with a Satellite Company
The Nonprofit Quarterly
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July 16, 2025
Image credit: Alena Lavrova on Unsplash The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) partnered with Intelsat, a global satellite provider, to bring reliable internet access to South Sudan and Uganda, increasing young people’s access to...
Sira Nsibirwa named executive director of Renaissance Senior Living
Madison365 - Wisconsin
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Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale has appointed Sira Nsibirwa as its new Executive Director. Nsibirwa brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare, including roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Memory Care Director, and most...
Spiritual Wisdom and Global Relevance: International Buddhist Confederation Honors the Dalai Lama’s Dharmic Legacy
Buddhistdoor Global
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From dalailama.com His Holiness the Dalai Lama is one of the most beloved and revered spiritual leaders of the modern era. His far-reaching legacy as a guardian of knowledge and a bridge between spiritual disciplines has resonated across the...