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Minister Frank Tumwebaze Launches the Field Anti-Tick Vaccine Trials at MBZARDI~1. PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has criticized politicians, particularly those from the opposition, for politicizing the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024 instead of focusing on the government’s good intentions. He urged coffee farmers and dealers to trust the government’s objectives, especially in cutting down expenditures through the merging of agencies. On Wednesday, Parliament passed the Bill, which effectively dissolved the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). However, the passage of the Bill, which reshapes the country’s coffee regulatory framework, occurred amid heightened tensions, chaos, and a walkout by some opposition members, led by their leader in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. Tumwebaze said that the politicians opposing the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill have spread falsehoods to intentionally anger the public, particularly coffee farmers, and use this as a tool to...

In a statement released on Thursday, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Togolese authorities to reverse their recent three-month suspension of the Tampa Express newspaper. The bi-monthly publication faced sanctions after publishing a critique of a government minister. “Togolese authorities must allow Tampa Express to resume publication without delay,” said Angela Quintal, head of CPJ’s Africa program, speaking from Durban. “Media regulations should be used to encourage good practice, not to deploy disproportionate punishments or censorship.” The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC), Togo’s media regulator, justified the suspension in a November 4 statement. The HAAC accused Tampa Express of disseminating “false information without evidence” and of repeated breaches of journalistic ethics. The disputed article, published October 30, criticized the alleged political influence of Sandra Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson, Minister and Secretary General of the Togolese Presidency, as well as Togo’s Governor at the World Bank. The article...

Tundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. Since he came into the national limelight in 1995 when running for a parliamentary seat, Lissu has been a champion of democracy and human rights. He has taken on the ruling elite, exposing corruption and demanding accountability. This almost cost him his life in 2017. In September 2024, new evidence presented at a London tribunal revealed that the telecommunications company Tigo had shared Lissu’s mobile phone data – including his location – with the Tanzanian government. The implication was that the company was assisting the government in its harassment of the politician. Tigo’s owners have distanced themselves from these reports. The revelations coincided with a resurgence in government crackdowns on opposition figures. In the most recent developments, leaders of the country’s main opposition party Chadema (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo) –...

Cairo — Minster of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ali Yousuf Al-Sharif met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel-Aati on Wednesday evening at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo. The meeting touched on bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them to include all levels of cooperation, mutual support and coordination at the highest levels regarding the key issues of concern to both countries. The meeting also discussed a number of regional and international issues of joint interest. The Egyptian Minister affirmed Egypt’s firm position on supporting and backing Sudan and preserving its institutions as they are the sole guarantor of the country’s unity. He stressed that Egypt will spare no effort in supporting Sudan and making its voice heard in any forum in which it participates. Dr. Al-Sharif praised the strong and supportive Egyptian position towards Sudan, pointing out that Sudan is...

PALM BEACH, Florida, (Reuters) – Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. Donald Trump is accompanied by family members as he addresses supporters at his rally in West Palm Beach, Florida. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday after a campaign marked by dark rhetoric that deepened the polarization in the country, prevailing after two attempts on his life and a late decision by Democrats to run Kamala Harris when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race in July. Harris, the U.S. vice president, will deliver a speech conceding the election to Trump at around 6 p.m. (2300 GMT), two sources told Reuters. The former president’s victory in the swing state of Wisconsin pushed him over the 270 Electoral College...

Thursday November 7, 2024 Kismayo (HOL) — Federal lawmakers representing Jubbaland state arrived in Kismayo on Thursday for a consultation meeting called by Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe to address the growing political rift with Somalia’s federal government. The upcoming high-level meeting, set for next week, aims to tackle mounting tensions between Jubbaland and federal leaders in Mogadishu, focusing on political disagreements and the approaching election process. Security in Kismayo has been significantly heightened, with military forces stationed around the city in preparation. The meeting follows ongoing mediation efforts by a Kenyan delegation, including senior figures like former Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretary General Mahbub Moalim, former IGAD Special Envoy for Somalia Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Affey, and Wajir County Senator Abdirahman Ali Hassan Olow, who arrived earlier this week to help de-escalate the situation. The discord between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Madobe has intensified since Madobe walked out...

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 7 November 2024: This week, Sierra Leone welcomes a significant delegation of international investors to explore opportunities in the infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors, and engage with government officials and entrepreneurs. This visit is likely the largest of its kind in the country’s recent history. The trip is being led by the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) – a platform that aims to unlock investment in markets across the continent, including Sierra Leone – with support from Invest Salone, the British High Commission, the National Investment Board, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Expertise to Support Economic Reform Programme. It brings together representatives from eight development finance institutions. The organisations involved include British International Investment (BII), FMO (the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank), the International Finance Corporation, the US International Development Finance Corporation, Proparco, the African Development Bank, and more. These institutions collectively have more...

by Oliver Trust BERLIN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — The revamped UEFA Champions League format has highlighted struggles among German clubs, with only Borussia Dortmund currently positioned to secure a direct berth in the knockout stage. With four games remaining in the group stage, Bayern Munich (17th) and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen (13th) still have pathways into the playoffs, but VfB Stuttgar Source link