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Africa: Britam Uganda Retains Top Employer Africa Status for Second Year Running

Africa: Britam Uganda Retains Top Employer Africa Status for Second Year Running

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Britam Uganda has been certified as a Top Employer Africa 2026 for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the company’s commitment to people-centred leadership and a high-performance workplace culture. The recognition, awarded by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), follows Britam’s successful recertification across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Mozambique, positioning the financial services group among Africa’s leading…

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Africa: Preliminary Statement – the African Union – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Uganda 15 January 2026 General Elections

Africa: Preliminary Statement – the African Union – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and the Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Uganda 15 January 2026 General Elections

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A. Introduction On 15 January 2026, the Republic of Uganda held General Elections to elect the President and Members of Parliament. In line with its mandate to promote democracy, peace, and good governance among its Member States, and following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Uganda, the African Union (AU), in collaboration…

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Uganda shuts down internet ahead of pivotal election

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of pivotal election

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Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country on Tuesday, two days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand for a contentious seventh term after four decades in power. The Uganda Communications Commission ordered mobile service providers to shut down public internet connections from 6pm (5pm SAST) on…

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Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 – Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman’s Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin

Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 – Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman’s Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin

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DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda Tunisia 3-1 Uganda Goals: E. Skhiri (10′), Elias Achouri (40′, 64′) / D. Omedi (90+2′) Tunisia made a perfect start to their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…

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Africa: Britam Uganda Retains Top Employer Africa Status for Second Year Running

Africa: Uganda Ratifies AU Social Protection Protocol, Civil Society Urges Swift Action

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Uganda’s ratification of a new African Union protocol recognising social protection and social security as enforceable rights is a “historic milestone”, civil society groups said on Friday, while warning that major funding and coverage gaps threaten to blunt its impact. The government ratified the AU Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights…

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Africa: Britam Uganda Retains Top Employer Africa Status for Second Year Running

Africa: Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech-Fellowship in Uganda

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Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today announced the launch of its ‘Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship’ initiative in Uganda. The initiative will award 20 Tech Fellowships to Ugandan undergraduates from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in STEM fields. The program directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that…

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