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Augustine Tours Announces 'The Authentic 7-Day Trip to Burundi' – Where Stories Prevail Over Sights
A transformative journey into the heart of one of Africa’s most undiscovered destinations. HAMBURG, GERMANY, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Augustine Tours, a leading African travel boutique with over 15 years of experience, is proud to...

Junaid Family Foundation Invests in Uganda: Advancing Drink Local Drink Tap’s WASH Projects for Safe and Healthy Schools
JFF is proud to support & showcase Drink Local Drink Tap’s latest water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects at four schools in Uganda. BEACHWOOD, OH, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Junaid Family Foundation (JFF)...

Green Gains: How Gender-Smart Funds Drive Climate Action and Returns
A powerful investment paradigm on the African continent addresses global issues and presents a compelling business case for investors seeking returns and impact CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the face of...

FINCA Uganda Receives Bancassurance License
Innovative approach strengthens financial resilience for low-income clients by broadening access to essential insurance products. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FINCA Impact Finance (FIF) announced that...

WiDEF announces first awardees of funding to close the gender digital divide
Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) is proud to announce the awardees of its first round of funding. Ten organizations, spanning eight countries across East Africa, West Africa, South...

UN Reports Sudanese Refugees Face Rising Hunger, Malnutrition
(MENAFN) The UN's refugee and food agencies issued a critical warning on Tuesday about the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition crisis affecting millions of Sudanese refugees, as severe funding shortages continue to disrupt life-saving aid...

BG Titan Group Launches Revolutionary Titan E-Farms Project in Uganda, with Plans for East African Expansion
BG Titan launches Titan E-Farms in Uganda, combining zero-waste farming, renewable energy, and creating 5,000+ jobs for sustainable growth. KAMPALA, UGANDA, October 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kampala, Uganda, October 8th 2024 – BG Titan...

Saving Children: New ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ Documentary Drives Humanitarian Mission
New Machine Gun Preacher Documentary Raises Funds for Angels of East Africa Charity CENTRAL CITY, PA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The “Machine Gun Preacher” Sam Childers has spent over 25 years risking his life to rescue...

Asilia Africa Expands to Uganda with New Lodge and Conservation Initiatives
Asilia Africa announces expansion with Erebero Hills Lodge in Uganda, set to open in early 2026 to offer access to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla treks. KAMPALA, UGANDA, September 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asilia Africa, a pioneer...

New Book “Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Climate Change Adaptation: Adapting to Flood Risk” Released by Springer Nature
Professionals from Global South and adaptation experts lay out blueprint for impact and action to address weather-related hazards driven by climate change. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With flooding...

New ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ Documentary Chronicles 25 Years of Saving Children
'Never Stop' Documentary Directly Supports Angels of East Africa Mission CENTRAL CITY, PA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The world has witnessed new layers to the heroic story of Machine Gun Preacher with the new...

Sport, Arts and Culture hosts upcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024 tournament, 1 to 14 Sept
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the leadership of Minister Gayton McKenzie and in association with Basketball South Africa (BSA), is pleased to inform members of the media about the upcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024 tournament....

Sport, Arts and Culture on upcoming Fiba U18 Afrobasket 2024 Tournament
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the leadership of Minister Gayton McKenzie and in association with Basketball South Africa (BSA), is pleased to inform members of the media about the upcoming FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2024 tournament....

African Union: ICRC Calls for Stronger Protection of Education in Conflict-Affected Africa
The briefing session was attended by over 107 people, including Ambassadors representing African Member States, RECs, REMs, Key AU organs, UNESCO, and other key partners. The Head of Delegation highlighted the devastating impact of armed conflict...

International Samaritan’s Relief Efforts to Help Uganda’s Kiteezi Dumpsite Landslide Disaster Victims
Donations are helping to feed, clothe, and shelter those who live on the edge of the Ugandan garbage dump. ANN ARBOR, MICH, USA, August 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More than 24 children and adults have died since the August 9 landslide in the...

New Documentary Sheds Light on Machine Gun Preacher Rescuing Children in War-Torn Africa
New documentary chronicles Machine Gun Preacher Sam Childers’ efforts rescuing children from the heart of Africa's most dangerous conflict zones. CENTRAL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- You’ve seen the...

Hope Rises After Congo, Rwanda Peace Agreement
(MENAFN) Experts have voiced optimism that the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, designed to conclude the prolonged conflict in eastern Congo, will help mitigate the severe humanitarian emergency in the...

Your World empowers young people to become leaders and agents of change
The winner of the 2025 “Your World” competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210...

Experts Say DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Could Ease Crisis for Millions
(MENAFN) Experts voiced cautious optimism following the signing of a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, hoping it will mark a turning point in resolving the protracted conflict that has ravaged eastern Congo...

Proud to be a Diplomat: The Experiences of LGBTQ+ Career Diplomats
The international landscape remains contradictory and fraught for the LGBTQ+ diplomat. Anecdotal experiences underscore broader issues faced by LGBTQ+ diplomats that shape their professional and personal lives abroad. Earlier in 2024, as part of...