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Multi-vehicle crash results in sixty-three deaths in Uganda
(MENAFN) At least 63 people have died following a severe traffic accident involving multiple vehicles on one of Uganda’s busiest highways, authorities reported Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly after midnight local time (21:15 GMT) when two...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Collision Claims 46 Lives in Uganda
(MENAFN) At least 46 individuals lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries following a devastating traffic accident on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Uganda during the early hours of Wednesday, according to police reports. The incident...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Over Sixty Lives in Uganda
(MENAFN) A devastating road accident early Wednesday in western Uganda has claimed the lives of at least 63 individuals, with numerous others reported injured, local police confirmed. In an official statement, authorities said the crash occurred...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Uganda Kicks Off Campaigns for 2026 Presidential Election
(MENAFN) Uganda officially launched its presidential election campaigns on Monday, setting the stage for a fierce contest among eight candidates, including the long-serving incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, for the country’s highest office in...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
National Gold Group Joins Forces with Beyond The Teams to Support Veterans
Leading precious metals company announces collaboration with Navy SEAL-founded nonprofit to support veteran rehabilitation and humanitarian missions worldwide. KAILUA, HI, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National Gold...
On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helps fight Period Poverty in Uganda
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) is helping more than 16,000 girls in Uganda manage their period so they can stay in...
NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws
An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda....
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
Global Fred Award Announced: Three Companies Rewrite the Value of Innovation with Breakthrough Technologies
VANCOUVER, BC , CANADA, October 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In October 2025, the Global Fred Award & Certification (GFA &GFC), headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, officially announced the winners of the GFA–Remarkable Innovation Award....
African Development Bank Group gets first funds from Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new financing window
An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Agriculture and Food...
Surge for Water’s Chicago Gala Raises $192,000 to Fund Clean Water, Sanitation, & Menstrual Health Solutions Globally
Annual event fuels clean water, sanitation, and menstrual health projects in Haiti, Indonesia, and Uganda CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- There are 2.2 billion people globally who still lack safe water. Surge...
Colorado-Based Nonprofit Celebrates 10 Years with New Community Center Campus in Africa
Action in Africa marks 10 years with a new Uganda campus, expanding education, scholarships, and community programs. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Action in Africa, a Colorado-based nonprofit supporting access...
SVAFF 2025 Wraps in San José: 92 Films from 32 Countries, AU ‘Sixth Region’ Announcement, Omotola Honored
92 films, 32 nations—SVAFF 2025 honored Souleymane Cissé, screened Omotola's A Mother’s Love, celebrated AU’s recognition of the diaspora as its Sixth Region. SILICON VALLEY, GA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Silicon...
Zotter Chocolates' release of the new chocolate flavor 'Brains & Eggs' sparks controversy in the United States
Zotter Chocolates, known for its fearless take on flavor innovation, announces its latest chocolate lineup - headlined by the groundbreaking “Brains & Eggs”. CAPE CORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Zotter Chocolates...
Top African Economies Now Shield 95% of GDP from Climate Risk, GCA Index Finds
Rotterdam, Netherlands, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum for economic resilience: New GCA report shows Africa’s economies demonstrating path-breaking climate readiness, with 10 nations leading in policy and performance. Debt pressure...
Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe praises UNISA-Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa
Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe commends the Unisa-Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa as a centre of excellence The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has praised the UNISA-Ethiopia Regional Learning...
Owner: South African Government
From Diversity to Impact: The Power of Diversity Funding Facility Identifies Priority Opportunity Crops for Investment
Bonn, Germany, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Horse gram from India and Nigeria’s ancient grain fonio are among the dazzling variety of opportunity crops singled out for special attention in the coming years by over 250 farmers, scientists and...
Africa Emerges as Most Fraud-Exposed Region Globally, New Sumsub Study Reveals - DELETED
In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa remains the world’s most exposed...
Global Settlement Network Partners with Diacente Group to build the Largest On-Chain Economy in Africa with $5.5B in Real-World Assets
Miami, FL , Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The partnership will bring $5.5 billion worth of real-world infrastructure assets on-chain, spanning sectors such as food production, minerals, renewable energy, and global trade. In parallel, a...
On Period Action Day, CA nonprofit helped fight Period Poverty
Menstrual hygiene kits help girls manage their period LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Uplift Project (TGUP) has helped more than 118,000 girls manage their period so they can stay in school. The...