Central Africa: Security Council concerned by ‘grave security situation’, calls for better agency cooperation
With Central African countries beset by ongoing terrorist activity, instability and the effects of climate change, the Security Council has asked the United Nations Secretary-General to review the work of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), and recommend areas for improvement. In a Presidential Statement released on Friday, the 15-member body acknowledged UNOCA’s […]
Museveni Pilots’ Pay Increases 10 Times
The presidential aircrew is the biggest beneficiary of the new salary structure for public servants, according to the 2018/19 financial year salary structure seen by…
Remembering Igbo slaves who committed mass suicide off U.S. coast in 1803
The stories of slave resistance, many of us know, have to do with bloodshed, violence, and destruction. But there are other acts of resistance whose…
Radicalisation in Paradise – Tackling the Growing Threat in Mauritius
At a recent anti-LGBT demonstration, the well-known protest leader openly wore an Islamic State headband. One might not expect the island of Mauritius – best…
Tanzania Loan Defaulters Get Ultimatum
THE government yesterday declared serious crackdown on loan defaulters to recover unpaid loans, which were issued by state-sponsored empowerment funds to support youth, women and…
Minister SIsack Kamwelwe acks Dawasa Boss, Dissolves Board
Water and Irrigation minister Isack Kamwelwe yesterday sacked Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (Dawasa) acting chief…
Malawi Govt Unveils Strategy to Foil Killings of People With Albinism
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Cecilia Chazama has said Malawi Police has a six-point safety strategy…
How Mozambique smugglers nurtured Jihadists
Attacks by young Islamist militants in northern Mozambique are fuelled by a mix of poverty and corruption, writes…
Baker Hughes, a GE Company Awarded Second Major Contract for Eni East Africa’s Coral South FLNG
Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) (www.BHGE.com) has announced a second major contract for Eni East Africa’s…
