Washington, United States | AFP | The United States lashed out Thursday at “predatory” Chinese and Russian involvement in Africa as it announced a leaner footprint on the continent that insists on accountability in trade and peacekeeping. In a speech billed as unveiling a new US strategy on Africa, national …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Streaming giant Netflix announced on Monday that it will launch the platform’s first original series made in Africa in 2019, adding that it planned further investment in productions on the continent. “#QueenSono — Africa’s first Netflix original! A thrilling story about a kickass female …
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Casablanca, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Ugandan start-upsĀ Ugabus andĀ Sukuma Dance Fitness will get a $175,000 boost from a $1million prize at the 4th edition of the African Entrepreneurship Award Program. The BMCE Bank of Africa Group announced 13 winners at the awards ceremony held on Monday, December 10, 2018 …
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Miss World | 2018 Continental | WINNERS Belarus | Europe Mexico | Americas UgandaĀ ?? | Africa Jamaica | Caribbean Thailand | Asia and Oceania Mexican volunteer crowned Miss World as Quiin Abenakyo does it for Africa Sanya, China | AFP |Ā Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo crowned a superb performance Saturday at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AFP | Uganda Police has confirmed that at least 10 people drowned when a boat cruise capsized on Lake Victoria. They have rescued over 40, but reports indicate over 100 were on the boat ride from KK Beach in Mukono to nearby Mutima Island. …
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Cheptegei pockets Ug sh213 million for world record Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG |Ā Joshua Cheptegei became only the second Ugandan athlete after legend John Akii-Bua to set a world best time, with his stunning run Sunday at the 15km NN Zevenheuvelenloop (Seven Hills Race)Ā in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The 22-year-old Ugandan …
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Bobi Wine performs concert in Uganda as police watch on Kampala, Uganda | AFP | Ugandan pop star turned opposition MP Bobi Wine appeared on stage on the outskirts of the capital Kampala on Saturday, in a concert attended by several members of the opposition and watched on by a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā Soccer governing body FUFA have banned the referees of yesterday’s Express versus Vipers match that ended 1-1, after a disputed equaliser. Express fans took to social media to protest, saying the goal was scored from an offside position. The ban, means FUFA agree the …
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ā” Africa Oil Week #AOW18 Nov 5-9 ā” ??Uganda one of 70 countries ā”150 world-class speakers ā”16 Government Ministers ā”1,300+ delegates Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s private and public-sector leaders in theĀ oil and gas sector will this week showcase the country’sĀ national development strategies and give anĀ overview of their …
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Vipers SC 1 KCCA FC 1 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | āVipers Sports Club maintained its grip at the top of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table after picking a point against KCCA FC in the game played at St.Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday. The Venoms played out a …
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