The Standard News (Uganda)
Africa
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431President Bola Approves Controversial Supplementary Budget Amid Economic Challenges
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has stirred widespread criticism after approving a supplementary budget of $2.8 billion, a move perceived by citizens...
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528Kenya Declares Nov 13 Public Holiday to Plant 15 Billion Trees
The Kenyan government has announced a surprise public holiday on 13 November for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious...
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694Here are the 5 Worst Cities to Live in Africa, According to Economist Intelligence Unit Report 2023
Africa is a continent known for its remarkable diversity, which is reflected in its cities. Each city has its own distinct blend...
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560King Charles III’s Last Day Visit to Kenya Marred by Heavy Rains and Floods
The final day of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to Kenya was disrupted by heavy rains and floods as...
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415African Development Bank Grants $1.4 Million for Kisumu-Busia Expressway Feasibility Study
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the approval of a generous grant of $1.4 million to the East African Community (EAC)...
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391King Charles III and Queen Camilla Acknowledge Colonial-Era Abuses During State Visit to Kenya
During their state visit to Kenya, King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with Kenyan veterans of World War II, where the...
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Mixed Reactions As Man Marries 10 Women In One Day (Video)
Social media users are reacting to a viral video of a young African American man marrying ten different women in one day....
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Shelter Afrique Development Bank Allocates $12 Million Credit Line to Vista Bank Guinee
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has approved a $12 million line of credit for Vista Bank Guinee SA in Conakry, Guinea, to...
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573BoU: Banking Sector Remains Resilient Despite Slowing Interest in Private Sector Lending
The Ugandan banking sector experienced an 8.4 per cent growth in assets during the last financial year. This growth was supported by...
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392How African Banks Have Become Masters of Managing Risk
Africa’s banking systems have played a significant role in the continent’s impressive transformation, thanks to the integration of robust risk management and...
