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African attitudes towards Gender-Based Violence are evolving

A recent Afrobarometer survey shows shifting attitudes among Africans regarding gender-based violence. Experts suggest a more comprehensive approach could help shift the dial further. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Public perceptions towards gender-based violence are shifting in Africa, according to a survey by Afrobarometer, a pan-African attitudes research company. …

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Manpower Audit: Police numbers down by 2,000

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent manpower audit ordered by the Inspector General of Police Martin Ochola, has seen police force numbers countrywide drop by close to 2,000. A senior police officer who preferred anonymity to speak freely said the recent audits revealed that many police officers have …

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Sh11billion project for restoring degraded landscape in Acholi unveiled

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  World Vision Uganda has unveiled a multi-billion project aimed at the restoration of degraded landscapes in Acholi, and Lango Sub-regions in Northern Uganda to mitigate climate change effects. The project worth 11.2 billion Shillings dubbed “Regreening Uganda Communities-Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) catalyst project …

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Govt hands West Nile, Acholi 13 tractors for commercial agriculture

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has donated 13 tractors and over 150 hand-held tractors and other agricultural implements to the West Nile sub region. The tractors are among the 326 hand-held single axle 16 HorsePower (HP) …

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POPE: Destruction of environment is an offence against God

Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has told the UN Climate Change Conference that the destruction of the environment is an offense against God. In a message delivered on his behalf by Secretary of State Pietro Cardinal Parolin, the Pope told world leaders gathered in the United Arab …

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Govt completes 2nd financial inclusion strategy

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has finalized the second National Financial Inclusion Strategy, aimed at increasing access to financial services. The strategy due for launch on Thursday will cover the period 2023 to 2028, succeeding the first one that was launched in 2017. According to Mackay Aomu, Director, …

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