By harping on ‘modernity’ and ‘modernisation’ President Museveni has found nebulous reason to rule Uganda
As part of the strategy of globalisation and modernisation, President Tibuhaburwa Museveni’s government, like many other governments, did with their countries, integrated Uganda in the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
How WFP bungled food aid revamp for refugees in Uganda, now hundreds go hungry and miss school
Uganda, which allows refugees to work and move freely within the country, is often held up as an example of a progressive host nation that is a good testing ground for others to learn from: What works in Uganda – or doesn’t – often influences what happens in other responses.
Forex: Kenyan, Zambian currencies in-play against backdrop of subdued dollar supply
Zambia’s kwacha could hold steady next week or fall slightly as hard-currency supply remains subdued. On Thursday the kwacha was trading at 25.20 per dollar from 24.55 a week ago.
With US dollar forecast to weaken in 2024, countries with hefty debts like Kenya, Tunisia expected to manage repayment
Kenya, Tunisia and Egypt have significant maturities due in 2024. Kenya plans to buy back up to a quarter of its $2 billion bond, due in June, with the help of loans from the Trade & Development Bank and the African Export-Import Bank.
Israel’s military campaign in Gaza rated by experts as among the most destructive in history
With the Palestinian death toll in Gaza now over 20,000, the international community is calling for a cease-fire. Israel vows to press ahead, saying it wants to destroy Hamas’ military capabilities following the militant group’s October 7 cross-border rampage that triggered the war, in which it killed 1,200 people and took 240 others hostage.
