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Press Freedom: Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia enter ‘very serious’ situation

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Media fraternity in Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia have little to no freedom to celebrate as journalists operate in an increasingly hostile environment.

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Correspondent May 3, 2025 Africa, Beyond borders, East Africa, On The spot

The not-so-visible cost of ‘waste’ export to Africa

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In tonnes of second hand goods, such as worn garments, used electronics, batteries and pre-owned cars, that are sold to Africa each year largely from Europe hides an environmental burden weighing down the health of millions.

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Johnson Kanamugire April 1, 2025 Africa, Beyond borders, Economy, On The spot

What it’s like waiting for climate finance

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The system managing international climate finance is still linked with opaqueness climate justice campaigners say limit the flow of the funds to the grassroots. COURTESY PHOTO

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Johnson Kanamugire March 5, 2025 Africa, Current Affairs, World

Cries for climate justice ring louder ahead of Trump’s rule

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There are worries that pledges by the US at this year’s climate talks could be reversed by Trump when he officially takes office early next year.

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Johnson Kanamugire November 10, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Current Affairs, World

Exactly what’s fueling techno-racism and what needs to be done

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While tech companies are embracing technical talents from the African continent or considering the global majority countries as a space where they could hire talents, it hasn’t become so mainstream.

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NewsPaper Africa October 14, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Latest, World

New app promises to help you detect fake drugs

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Suppple Plc, a London-Cape Town-based information technology and artificial intelligence company unveiled an app designed to assist regulators and consumers in identifying fake goods, including medicines.

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Mouttasem Albarodi July 8, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Current Affairs, World

Media in Africa can tame big tech, but it won’t come easy

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To take on internet platforms calls for collective bargaining from not just media companies but regulators or regional countries in order to leverage their strengths.

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Johnson Kanamugire March 21, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Current Affairs

AU faces hurdles as States’ support, funding fail to match ambition

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AU currently heavily relies on donor funding at 91 per cent. Member States contribute only 9 per cent of the budget needed to carry out its activities. This has a bearing on its independence.

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Johnson Kanamugire February 20, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Current Affairs, Opinion, Special reports

Why data-hungry Facebook woos Africa with ‘goodies’ and what’s at stake

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The platform already led surge in social media use in Africa, revolutionising the way individual entrepreneurs, businesses and companies operate.

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Johnson Kanamugire February 3, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Opinion, Special reports, World

Oral health affects overall health, it should not take a back seat

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Research in oral health could significantly contribute to improved outcomes by identifying region-specific challenges, developing cost-effective interventions, and enhancing treatment methods tailored to the region’s resources and needs.

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Peace Uwambaye January 29, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Opinion

WAR ON WASTE: Cleanup campaigns, incineration are not the answer – Experts

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Current cleanup technologies are ‘clean-washing traps’ which Govts in Africa, a continent disproportionately affected by the global waste menace caused largely by industrialized nations, should not fall for.

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Johnson Kanamugire January 21, 2024 Africa, Economy, Special reports

UMUHOZA: Why Govts must chart course on tackling emerging disease threats

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Africa has made remarkable strides in various sectors, but the constant threat of infectious disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics threatens to derail these achievements.

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Thérèse Umuhoza January 6, 2024 Africa, Beyond borders, Opinion

Funding woes plague circular startups working to fix the waste crisis

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Circular startups battle multitude of constraints ranging from limited access to funding, inadequate policy frameworks to provide incentives, and limited demand for circular products, among others.

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Johnson Kanamugire December 25, 2023 Africa, East Africa, Economy, Special reports

CPHIA: Fresh calls for Govts to tackle the ‘poor cousin’ in pandemic planning

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Despite Governments in Africa making strides when it comes to strengthening surveillance, laboratory systems and logistics, there has been minimal focus on risk communication.

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NewsPaper Africa November 30, 2023 Africa, Current Affairs, World

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