Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi holds an Egypt-Japan summit in Cairo. The Japanese Prime Minister is on a three-day visit to Egypt, choosing it to be his first destination at the start of his Africa tour. The Egyptian-Japanese talks will discuss ways to enhance the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries and the state of peace and … [Read more...] about President El-Sisi Holds Bilateral Summit with Japanese Prime Minister at Al-Ittihadiya Palace
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Child labour on farms in Africa: it’s important to make a distinction between what’s harmful, and what isn’t
Children across the vast expanse of rural Africa hoe, dig, plant, carry, tend livestock, cook, scrub, care for their siblings, and undertake many other farm and domestic tasks. Most of their work is on the farms of parents or relatives, and in most rural communities, learning to work is a normal part of growing up. We examined a number of dimensions of children’s work in … [Read more...] about Child labour on farms in Africa: it’s important to make a distinction between what’s harmful, and what isn’t
Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill wants to ‘rehabilitate’ LGBTIQ+ people – African psychologists warn of its dangers
Mental health professionals from across Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa, have signed a declaration against conversion practices that are used to forcibly change the sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of LGBTIQ+ people. The declaration unambiguously rejects any attempts by mental health professionals to use conversion. The … [Read more...] about Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill wants to ‘rehabilitate’ LGBTIQ+ people – African psychologists warn of its dangers
United Arab Emirates evacuation plane carrying its citizens, nationals of various countries, and vulnerable groups arrives from Sudan
Download logoA United Arab Emirates evacuation plane arrived from Sudan carrying Emirati citizens and nationals of 16 countries, including vulnerable groups of the sick, children, elderly, and women, who are among the UAE's top priorities in light of clashes occurring in Sudan since the middle of this month. The UAE will host them in the country and provide all necessary … [Read more...] about United Arab Emirates evacuation plane carrying its citizens, nationals of various countries, and vulnerable groups arrives from Sudan
Uganda: No salary increase for local leaders – Tayebwa
Download logoThe Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has revelaed that government will not be in position to increase salaries of local government leaders for the next three years, despite the visible need to improve their welfare. Tayebwa said that the same applies to Parliament, which he said he had already been put on notice. “I know the issue of welfare of … [Read more...] about Uganda: No salary increase for local leaders – Tayebwa
