Africa Rising: Beyond Foreign Aid to True Independence ?

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For decades, Africa has been a playground for foreign aid organizations, with USAID leading the charge, promising development in education, healthcare, and agriculture. Billions of dollars later, what does Africa have to show for it? A fraction of the aid reaches the people, while the continent remains rich in natural …

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Museveni Defends Use of Force Against Opposition and Journalists by JATT, Police, and Army

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President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT) during the Kawempe North by-election, saying it was necessary to prevent electoral violence and maintain law and order. He confirmed that an electoral and criminal investigation is underway to address …

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JEEMA Demands Justice After Violence On Journalists in Kawempe

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The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the violence that marred the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election, accusing security forces of voter intimidation and brutality.   In a statement, JEEMA spokesperson Swaib Kaggwa Nsereko congratulated MP-elect Elias Nalukoola on his victory but expressed concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. …

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Museveni orders investigation into Kawempe North by-election

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President Museveni has directed a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election saying a number of issues didn’t move right.   In a statement on Sunday afternoon, the president said the investigation has already kicked off.   “The following allegations have come up: ballot papers stuffing, altering results, …

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