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Authorities from the East African regional block have warned that within four months, large swarms of desert locusts could invade the region. This infestation will most likely threaten the livelihoods of entire communities. Experts at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad), say the nine member states should prepare for yet another infestation anytime. This is between March and May next ...

Women leaders have been urged to embrace East African integration initiatives to market Uganda goods there Outgoing Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) chairperson Angella Baigaine says its the regional block where women voices can be hard to grow not only views but business transactions. “I wish to urge new chairperson for Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited and the entire ...

Mogadishu. Under pressure from NATO forces in Afghanistan, al-Qaeda elements had taken advantage of the chaos in Somalia to set up havens and form new alliances. Check Also: Nasser al- Wuhaishi Yemeni al-Qaeda leader confirmed dead in US strike The situational analysis of their presence in the Horn of Africa was alarming. It was understood that the wastelands of Somalia’s lawless ...

President Museveni : [9]East African leaders have delayed to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) recently agreed with the European Union (EU) so as to ensure a better trade deal.[5] Check Also: Uganda Could Get Rich On Oil, According To World Bank Speaking during the July 14 French national day (Bastille) celebrations at the French ambassador’s residence in Nakasero, President Museveni ...

For much of the 20th century, Burundi and Rwanda could not have been closer. [3]The two tiny Great Lakes countries were administered as the single kingdom of Ruanda-Urundi as part of the Belgian colonial empire in Africa, only emerging as independent nations in the early 1960s. Since then, there have been tragic similarities in the two countries’ paths.[9] Check also:  ...