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Cocaine trafficking diversifying through new hubs and groups, with global supply at record levels, says new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Global production of cocaine has jumped dramatically over the past two years following an initial…

Joyous event in Juba injects fresh push for peace, encourages inclusive constitution making process

It was an event in Juba that had it all: Participants jumping, singing, dancing, ululating…

Education for girls high on the agenda at Women’s Day event in Aweil

“Access to education for girls is critical if South Sudan wants a permanent peace,” said…

Uganda: Parliament sets conditions for Bujagali Tax Waiver

Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) will refund US$342 million to the Ugandan government for overpaid fees…

World Health Organization in Ethiopia steps up health response to Somali refugees

Since the beginning of February 2023, approximately 100 000 refugees, mostly women, children, unaccompanied minors,…

Uganda: Parliament passes Law Revisions Bill

Section 2 of the Law Revision Act 2020 grants the Attorney General, working in tandem…

Tribute Portfolio Sparks New Perspectives in the Seychelles With the Opening of laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels, welcomes its…

Currency slump sees surge in demand for dollars assets in West Africa despite greenback’s ongoing strength (By Abiodun Adebimpe)

By Abiodun Adebimpe, Head of Custody Services for RMB West Africa (www.RMB.co.za) The Russian-Ukraine war and…

Akhona Qengqe to become KFC Africa’s new General Manager

KFC (www.global.KFC.com) today announced the appointment of its very first black female General Manager for…