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United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The strategic agreement outlines a collaborative roadmap between the Ethiopian government and the United Nations aimed at addressing the country's development challenges and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Ethiopia Seeks USD 5bn to Support Ambitious 2025–2030 Development Agenda with the UN

(3 Minutes Read) In a major step toward reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development, Ethiopia has announced plans to mobilise USD 5 billion in funding...

Tanzania: Fertiliser Subsidy Programme Gains National Acclaim for Transforming Agriculture

(3 Minutes Read) The Tanzanian government's fertiliser subsidy programme, introduced to revitalise the country’s agricultural sector, has been widely applauded by stakeholders across the nation....
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key institution within the World Bank Group, has announced a range of financial and advisory support services available to Tanzanian entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish or expand their business operations in Comoros. This initiative aims to strengthen economic ties and enhance investment flows between Tanzania and the Comoros, particularly in high-potential sectors.

IFC Unveils Investment and Advisory Opportunities for Tanzanian Entrepreneurs Eyeing Comoros Market

(3 Minutes Read) The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key institution within the World Bank Group, has announced a range of financial and advisory support...
Burundi Urges UN to Recognize Mass Killings in 1972-73 as Genocide

Burundi Urges UN to Recognize Mass Killings in 1972-73 as Genocide

(3 Minutes Read) The 1972 killings, often overshadowed by other regional crises, remain a sensitive and unresolved chapter in Burundi’s history. The Truth and Reconciliation...
Violent Protests Grip Kenya Again

Violent Protests Grip Kenya Again

(3 Minutes Read) The Interior Minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, assessed the damage to businesses in the capital, Nairobi, on Thursday, where goods were stolen from multiple...
Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Wins NY’s Mayoral Primary

Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Wins NY’s Mayoral Primary

(3 Minutes Read) Mamdani energised progressives and young voters with his optimistic campaign centred on the cost of living.  Zohran Mamdani has been a member...

Ugandan President Museveni to Contest Presidential Elections

(3 Minutes Read) The country will hold general elections in January 2026, in which voters will choose both the president and lawmakers. Yoweri Museveni,...
Kenya Prepares for First Anniversary of June 2024 Protests

Kenya Prepares for First Anniversary of June 2024 Protests

(3 Minutes Read) Families called for a peaceful assembly. They will demand justice for their loved ones, police reform, and an end to extrajudicial killings...
Rwandan Opposition Leader Arrested for Inciting Civil Disobedience

Rwandan Opposition Leader Arrested for Inciting Civil Disobedience

(3 Minutes Read) Ingabire admitted to knowing some of the defendants but denied any connection with the alleged plot. In a statement, the Rwandan Investigations...
World Bicycle Relief, operating locally as Buffalo Bicycles Uganda, has collaborated with Ugandan health authorities since 2023 to equip 331 workers in two of the country's 146 districts.

Buffalo Bicycle in Uganda Brings Healthcare to Remote Parts in Uganda

(3 Minutes Read)   Ugandan health authorities acknowledge that one challenge for community health workers is transportation. The burden of poverty here can leave health...

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