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It is Yoweri Museveni again as he wins presidential poll

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Uganda’s Incumbent president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been declared winner of this month’s presidential election. Final results announced by the Electoral Commission on Saturday showed that Museveni obtained 58.6 per cent of the votes cast. His main rival Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, came second with 38.4 per cent of the votes. Bobi Wine has alleged widespread… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank President, ten African Heads of State to be awarded for exceptional contribution to the AFCFTA process

Elwin Mandowa,
What: AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina and ten African Heads of State to receive an award for contribution to AfCFTA Who: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina President of the African Development Bank When: 15 January 2021,  12 :00 – 14 :00 GMT Where: Virtual African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina and ten African Heads of State and Government will receive awards for their… Read More
Africa Investments 

The Great Green Wall and the African Development Bank’s TAAT: two bold initiatives planting Africa’s seeds of change

Elwin Mandowa,
Just five years ago, Sudan’s farmers harvested a mere 472,000 tons of wheat from about a quarter-million hectares of land. Today, the Sahel country  is on the cusp of becoming a regional breadbasket. One of the reasons for Sudan’s agricultural turnaround is the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program, which is funded by the African Development Bank. Within the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Uganda’s President Museveni takes early lead in vote count

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Uganda’s Incumbent president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has taken an early lead in the presidential election as votes continue to be collated. Provisional results announced by the Electoral Commission showed that Mr. Museveni, 76, obtained over 1.5 million votes representing 65.02 percent. His closest rival, the musician-turned politician, Bobi Wine was in second position with over 647,146 votes representing… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Uganda: Vote counting underway in crucial general elections

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – Counting of ballots is underway in Uganda following general elections characterized by delays and faulty biometric verification machines at some polling stations. There is heightened security as citizens await the outcome of the election, with results expected by Saturday. The chairman of Uganda’s electoral commission, Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has said the presidential and parliamentary elections were a success.… Read More
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Zimbabwe: 10,000 people arrested for not wearing face masks

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – Over 10,000 people have been arrested by the Zimbabwean police for failing to wear face masks in public. Some 16,000 others have also been arrested for flouting lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus. Reports say most of the offenders have been ordered to pay an admission of guilt fine. The country imposed a lockdown after Covid -19 cases doubled… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank appoints Mrs. Paula Santos Da Costa, Acting Director, Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Paula Santos Da Costa as Acting Director, Office of Integrity and Anticorruption, effective from 14 January 2021. Ms. Paula Santos Da Costa, a national of Guinea Bissau, is a seasoned lawyer with more than twenty years of experience in ethics, compliance, fiscal law, banking and money-laundering. Paula… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

COVID-19: Between Nigeria’s Forward-looking And Behind The Times VCs By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
This is the moment of truth for both Nigeria and managers of its public-funded institutions.  Right now, the country is between the devil and the deep blue sea on this issue of school reopening.  COVID-19 is on the rampage again and this second wave is proving to be more fatal. Yet, amidst this deadly scourge is the pressure on vice… Read More
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