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East Africa eyes improved internet connectivity as Orange launches new IP, IPX services

NewsroomNov 6, 2017

by NewsroomNov 6, 20170393

By Timothy Sibasi, timothy.sibasi@alleastafrica.com KAMPALA – Orange has opened two very large-capacity IP and IPX to benefit all East Africa member states in addition to...

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Somali govt warns UK firm against ‘unilateral’ Somalia oil research summit in Kenya

NewsroomNov 6, 2017

by NewsroomNov 6, 20170520

A petroleum law has not yet been adopted by the country’s parliament but is being invoked by Somalia’s central government which says that the central...

All East Africa - Latest News SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan troops continue surrounding former army chief’s home

NewsroomNov 6, 2017

by NewsroomNov 6, 20170448

By Emmanuel Pagan JUBA – Government troops are still surrounding the home of the former powerful army chief, Gen Paul Malong in an attempt to...

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Rwandan refugees return home as deadline looms

NewsroomNov 6, 2017

by NewsroomNov 6, 20170438

KIGALI – Rwandan refugees from the neighbouring DR Congo are rushing back home to beat the deadline for the cessation of refugee status. Rwandan refugees...

All East Africa - Latest News UGANDA

Popular Uganda reggae artist knocked dead by car

NewsroomNov 6, 2017

by NewsroomNov 6, 20170440

By Tom Mugisha, tom.mugisha@alleastafrica.com KAMPALA – Uganda’s music industry is mourning a popular reggae artist Denis Galiwango popularly known by his stage name as Dizzy...

All East Africa - Latest News UGANDA

Uganda’s ruling party starts national age limit consultations

NewsroomNov 5, 2017

by NewsroomNov 5, 20170486

BY Tom Mugisha and Timothy Sibasi KAMPALA- The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will starting this Monday November 6th, conduct consultative meetings across the country...

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Tanzania, China in talks over Tazara railway repair

NewsroomNov 5, 2017

by NewsroomNov 5, 20170484

By Catharine James DAR ES SALAAM – China has promised to fund the Tanzania-Zambia railway [Tazara] that requires major repairs because of its current depilated...

All East Africa - Latest News UGANDA

80-year old Ugandan misses primary school exams after an accident

NewsroomNov 5, 2017

by NewsroomNov 5, 20170451

By Tom Mugisha, tom.mugisha@alleastafrica.com KAMPALA – An elderly man of 80 years on Thursday missed Uganda national exams at the primary school level after he was...

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Tension high in Juba as troops move to disarm former army chief

NewsroomNov 5, 2017

by NewsroomNov 5, 20170449

By Emmanuel Pagan JUBA –There is tension in South Sudan’s capital after President Salva Kiir sent troops to surround the home of former military chief...

All East Africa - Latest News UGANDA

Ugandan minister underfire for emulating ex president Amin

NewsroomNov 5, 2017

by NewsroomNov 5, 20170455

By Timothy Sibasi, timothy.sibasi@alleastafrica.com KAMPALA – Barely a month after the State Minister for Privatization and Investment Evelyne Anite pulled a stunt akin to former...