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Algeria’s Envoy Promises Scholarship To Ugandans

Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | Algeria’s New Ambassador to Uganda, Mohamed Khelifi says his country is committed to strengthening and consolidating bilateral relationships with Uganda. He lists among the priorities the increase in the number of scholarships to Uganda students. Mohamed on Saturday night while officiating at the Algeria Uganda Alumni …

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WHO chief reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | Xinhua | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), reiterated his call on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Tedros made the appeal at an annual press conference organized by the Association of Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations in Geneva. …

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61 migrants drown off Libyan coast: IOM

TRIPOLI | Xinhua | The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Saturday that 61 migrants have drowned at sea off the coast of the western Libyan city of Zuwara, some 120 km west of the capital Tripoli, while trying to reach Europe. IOM tweeted late Saturday that the migrants, …

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Evaluation finds low uptake of HIV self-testing kit in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An evaluation exercise has found that quite a few Ugandans have accessed and used the free HIV self-testing kits offered by the government. The test kits dubbed Oraquick were introduced by the Ministry of Health as part of the wider HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention efforts. …

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Community Development Officers Ask for Vehicles to Monitor Project

Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Community Officers are demanding for transport vehicles to facilitate the implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. GROW, is a government of Uganda initiative that seeks to provide women entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses with access to …

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Uganda reopens key bridge renovated by Chinese contractor

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting Uganda with Tanzania, …

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