AfDB Returns to the Ugandan Capital Market with its Second Shilling Bond
The African Development Bank (AfDB) (http://www.afdb.org) has launched its second Uganda-shilling denominated bond on the domestic capital market. The UGX 12.5 billion bond is opened for subscription until the 27th of May. It is the latest issuance under the UGX 125 billion Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme originally…
AMISOM Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the OAU
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) today celebrated the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. The main event which took place at the AMISOM Conference Centre in Mogadishu was presided over by the President of the Federal Government…
IOM Backs Efforts to Reduce Malaria among Migrants in Southern Africa
IOM this week organized a meeting in Geneva on "Population Mobility & Health for All: Malaria Control and Elimination in Southern Africa – Challenges and Opportunities."...…
Democratic Republic of Congo: Displaced People Caught up in Fighting West of Goma
Fighting with heavy weapons between the Congolese army (FARDC) and the rebel group M23 to the west of the provincial capital…
Police Surround News Outlets Amid Media Crackdown in Uganda
Ugandan police surrounded the Kampala offices of two private newspapers for seven hours on Monday, barring access to the premises, disabling…
EACJ Dismisses Case Challenging Summit Directives, Says Denial of Kenyan Citizen Entry into Uganda Unlawful
The EACJ wound up its second month-long session Friday with the First Instance Division dismissing a case by a Tanzanian citizen…
Prince Taylor Appeal Denied for Late Filing; Judges Rule Appeal Not Properly Before the Chamber
A three-member panel of the Appeals Chamber today dismissed an appeal by convicted former Special Court defence investigator Prince Taylor against…
