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Vocal critic of West wants reelection as Ugandan president
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared his intention to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections, potentially extending his nearly four-decade-long rule to almost 50 years. Known for his strong opposition to Western influence...
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...
Ugandan President Nominated as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2026 Election
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was officially nominated as the ruling National Resistance Movement's (NRM) sole candidate for the upcoming presidential election, set for January 2026. In a meeting held in Kampala, the nation's capital,...
Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...
Uganda’s long-time Leader wants to get reelected for next year
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the country’s upcoming general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni remains one of the longest-serving leaders globally....
Uganda’s Museveni Hints at Re-Election Bid
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda’s long-serving head of state, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated he may pursue another presidential term in the national polls scheduled for next year. At 80 years old, Museveni is among the globe’s longest-reigning heads of...
Uganda’s Veteran Leader Signals 2026 Election Run
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power...
Heifer International Announces Winners at AYuTe NextGen 2025: Youth-Led Innovation Set to Transform Africa's Agriculture
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...
Russia praises Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo in Moscow. Lavrov expressed eagerness to...
Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We...
Carbon Streaming Announces Corporate Update and Legend Removal Process for All U.S. Investors From the 2021 Financings
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today provides a corporate update and announces legend removal process for all U.S. investors...
Energy America Solidifies U.S. and Global Non-Chinese Supply Dominance Amid August 1 Tariffs
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
“Energy America Responds to Global Solar Crisis with Unmatched U.S. and Allied Production Capacity” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In response to recent global supply chain disruptions and shifting trade...
Organisation of a hackathon focused on digital health solutions in Kampala, 28 and 29 June 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
The Uganda National Health Research Organisation, the Makerere University and the Didida project organise a hackathon focusing on Digital Health solutions. KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Uganda National Health Research...
Bolivian president urges to stop using US dollar
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce has called on countries worldwide to abandon the US dollar in favor of using national currencies for international trade. Speaking to RT during the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Arce emphasized the need...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...
President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 to Host Leading Chinese Material Suppliers
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
TIANJIN, TIANJIN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fancyco are really at a crossroads in the packaging industry right now. With more folks waking up to the environmental impact of our choices and regulations tightening up, shifting to...
Bolivian Leader asks nations to stop their dependence on US
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Bolivian President Luis Arce called on nations around the world to move away from dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade, advocating instead for the use of national currencies or alternative payment systems. His remarks were...
INNU NATION EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN MARINE CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 26, 2025
Sheshatshiu, Nitassinan, NL, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Innu Nation today announced the launch of its 3rd Uinipeku (ocean) Expedition, an innovative marine science research program that informs its important land and ocean management...
Members spotlight transparency and development in discussions on standards and regulations
World Trade Organization
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June 27, 2025
Daniela García of Ecuador handed over the Committee Chairperson role to Beatriz Stevens of the United Kingdom. Transparency and notification practices The week opened with a special meeting on transparency, featuring speakers from various regions,...