2 December 2023
China steps in to save Uganda oil pipeline as Western lenders back out over environmental concerns
Chinese lenders will provide more than half of the US$3 billion debt that Uganda requires to build a crude oil pipeline…
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30 October 2023
How hydrocarbon investments are turning around Uganda’s economy
In Uganda, from the start of production and for next 25 years, the new oil and gas development will provide a $40bn…
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18 August 2023
How gorilla tourism became a conservation success story
Somewhere high above me, the mountains are touching the sun. They sweep heavenwards like mighty barricades, their…
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16 August 2023
Afghanistan’s National Resistance Council warns of ‘another 9/11’ if country gives in to Taliban
Khalid Noor, the founding member of the National Resistance Council, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy.
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14 June 2023
Mozambique joins the ICO
The Government of Mozambique has joined the International Coffee Organization (ICO) for the first time in its history.…
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20 January 2023
Sierra Leone: Equality law introduces job quota for women
The newly passed equality act aims to tackle the massive imbalance between men and women in positions of power. It also…
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2 December 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Extinction fightback begins in Uganda with 1million species at risk of dying out
The Mirror get up close to a 19-strong troop of gorillas making real change in biodiverse Uganda - as one of the…
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23 November 2022
Sierra Leone’s president defends large education budget as ‘necessary risk’
Speaking to the Guardian, Julius Maada Bio admitted that allocating 1.7tn leones (£80m) this year for its ambitious…
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4 July 2022
Why is a former French colony joining the Commonwealth?
Gabon’s decision to join the association is a coup for Britain – and a blow to France. When Boris Johnson flew to…
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25 June 2022
Au revoir France! Gabon sees Commonwealth membership as pivot to English-speaking world
The surprising topic of their study? The Commonwealth – the organisation, headed by our Queen, of 54 countries, almost…
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20 June 2022
Mountain gorillas: The ripple effect of conservation
BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt visits Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, to find out what mountain gorilla…
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5 April 2022
How Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas survived the pandemic
The UWA established “flight camps” — bases of 24 rangers situated in hunting hotspots in the national park to stop…
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31 March 2022
Gabon Pavilion Winning the Silver award for Theme interpretation at the Expo
Dubai: The BIE Day Awards Ceremony was held at Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday evening. Recipients of the Expo 2020…
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25 January 2022
Uganda Launches New Country Brand to Boost Tourism
The East African nation announces ‘Explore Uganda’ to attract visitors back to its National Parks. Uganda has launched…
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6 December 2021
The UAE’s role in Uganda’s post-pandemic recovery
It is not often that Uganda makes headlines across the Gulf. But as the first participant at Expo 2020 Dubai to…
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15 November 2021
COP26 leaves African nations wanting more
African negotiators went to Glasgow with an ambitious list of demands to fight climate change, but experts say the…
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29 October 2021
Gabon: ‘Very difficult’ to Protect Great Congo Basin unless Country Rewarded for Conservation Efforts, Minister Warns
Gabon is the second most forested country on earth, and forms part of the great Congo Basin rainforest that stretches…
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15 July 2021
Food For London Now appeal wins campaign of the year award
The Evening Standard in partnership with the Independent has won the campaign of the year at the prestigious Society of…
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18 December 2020
The Food for London Now appeal has raised £10m and delivered 20m meals: Thank You London
Today our Food for London Now appeal surpassed its target of raising £10 million to feed London’s poorest. Nine months…
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4 December 2018
The Independent launches Christmas charity appeal for essential HIV testing around the world
Funds raised for Elton John AIDS Foundation will pay for those at risk to be able to get tested, and will make sure…
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