Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Basin Forest Partnership
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Uganda: University Strikes Again
The students of Lugazi University in Mukono district on Tuesday morning protested for the second time following an unfulfilled promise by the chancellor.
Uganda: Gulu Women Undergo Business Training
A total of 1500 women have trained in business skills and functional adult literacy in Gulu district. The elderly mothers from Koro, Bobi, Bardege, Layibi, Pece and Laroo divisions, were also trained in early child-care development, computer skills and family planning.
Uganda: Who is in Charge At the Health Ministry?
MEDICAL workers at Mityana hospital last week abandoned over 400 patients to attend a court session where four of their colleagues were charged with manslaughter following the death of a pregnant woman in labour.
Uganda: Hannington Wins Mzamo’s Heart
Guess what; Hannington’s got a girl - Malawi’s Mzamo. The camera didn’t initially know her that much. But it has developed a liking for her since she has come out of her shell by showcasing a romantic hook-up with the most controversial housemate this season on the M-Net reality show.
Uganda: Govt to Defend Sh4 Billion to KIU Hospital
THE government has defended the allocation of sh4b to Kampala International University teaching hospital in Bushenyi. The minister for health, Dr Stephen Mallinga, said some politicians misinterpreted the allocation of the money.
Uganda: Bushenyi District Free From New Swine Flu Cases
THE Ministry of Health has said there are no new swine flu cases in Bushenyi. Swine flu was confirmed in eight students of Kitabi Seminary two weeks ago but no other confirmations have been made although some students had shown symptoms of the disease.
Uganda: U.S.$20 Million Drug Plant Opens in Mukono
UGANDA’S pharmaceutical industry is becoming one of most lucrative businesses. The latest entrant in the manufacturing sector is the newly established $20m (sh40b) processing plant owned by Abacus Parenterals Drugs Ltd.
England ‘has clicked’ in South Africa (The Age)
England spinner Graeme Swann says playing in South Africa has transformed he and his teammates from pussycats into lions at the Champions Trophy.
Nigeria: Sports - Scores Too Low for Celebration
Putting Nigeria’s sports in its proper perspective since independence is one that requires little brainstorming, given that since sports is judged by results, ours is simple and can be summed up as a prolonged failure.
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