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Download logoLegislators on the Committee of Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have told the management of Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) prioritise recovery of the student loans. The MPs raised issue with HESFB’s lack of a comprehensive and streamlined process of recovering student loans and the high probability … [Read more...] about Uganda: Student financing body asked to prioritise loan recovery

Download logoWith 860,000 people projected to flee the fighting in Sudan for neighbouring countries, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners on Thursday appealed for $445 million to assist the displaced through October. The updates were made in a preliminary summary of the Regional Response Plan for Sudan, that was presented to donors in Geneva.  The funding will … [Read more...] about United Nations (UN) and Partners Launch $445 Million Plan to Ease Sudan Crisis

Download logoMore than 100 young people from 14 countries across East and Southern Africa gathered for a three and half day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, to delve into critical issues on  HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH). The young delegates represented organizations working in the sectors of HIV, sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) and adolescent … [Read more...] about Youth leaders from East and Southern Africa unite and embark on Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) and Sexual, Reproductive Health movement

Download logoFollowing the release of the 2023 World Freedom of the Press Index by Reporters without Borders (RSF), the Government of Seychelles has expressed its disappointment with RSF on the ranking of Seychelles, given that Seychelles is a nation where freedom of expression, gathering and in particular the freedom of the media are totally respected, recognized and … [Read more...] about Seychelles: 2023 World Freedom of the Press Index

Download logoThe two warring armed forces in Sudan have repeatedly used explosive weapons in urban areas that have caused loss of civilian life and property, damaged critical infrastructure, and left millions without access to basic necessities, Human Rights Watch said today. The United Nations Security Council should urgently adopt measures to deter abuses and act to … [Read more...] about Sudan: Explosive Weapons Harming Civilians