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Ethiopia: Tigray’s Old Grapevines Have Survived Against the Odds – New Research Uncovers Their Genetic and Historic Value
[The Conversation Africa] The northern highlands of Ethiopia are among Africa’s oldest agricultural landscapes. Some of the world’s most important crops originated here, particularly pulses and grains, including teff. Yet another crop has a less well-known history in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: the grapevine.
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Uganda: Museveni Mourns Gen Moses Ali
[Nile Post] President Museveni has paid tribute to the late former Second Deputy Prime Minister and Adjumani County West Member of Parliament, General Moses Ali, describing him as a leader who served Uganda for many years both as a soldier and a political leader, while also setting an example as a successful modern farmer in
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Kenya: Tourism PS Slams Gachagua’s Call for Tourists, Investors to Shun Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has criticized Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua over his call for foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, describing the remarks as “irresponsible” and warning they risk undermining investor confidence and livelihoods supported by one of the country’s biggest economic sectors.
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Kenya: Gachagua Says Critics Miss the Point of Dcp’s Ol Kalou Celebrations
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing that the result represented more than a single electoral win and signaled what he described as a turning point in Kenya’s politics.
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Uganda: Govt Moves to Introduce Mandatory Colour Coding for School Buses and Vans
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The government is set to introduce mandatory colour-coding for all school vans and buses as part of wider measures to improve the safety of learners on the country’s roads. The move is among key recommendations made by the recently constituted inter-ministerial committee formed to review school transportation following the tragic Kapchorwa
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Kenya: Complex Tax Policies, High Business Costs Hindering U.S. Investments in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Regulatory bottlenecks, complex tax policies and high business costs are hindering the flow of new American investments into Kenya, senior U.S. officials have said.
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Shelf Life 119: Beyond’s Sparkling Protein Beverage Rebranded After Just A Few Months
Beyond dropped “Meat” from its name, launched a sparkling protein drink, then redesigned the can just months after debut. Designer Paula Grant of Suite9C fixed the packaging in three weeks, but can any redesign convince consumers to drink from a burger company? The post Shelf Life 119: Beyond’s Sparkling Protein Beverage Rebranded After Just A
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Sudan: The War the World Stopped Watching
[allAfrica] There is an old saying in journalism: when the cameras leave, the suffering remains.
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East Africa: Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Begins 42-Day Countdown to End Outbreak
[Nile Post] Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient, a major milestone in the country’s response to the outbreak, but authorities say the epidemic will only be declared over after a mandatory 42-day period without a new confirmed case.
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Uganda: Anthony Natif Notes From Court – Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 16/2026 B
[Independent (Kampala)] The last few weeks in the Katanga case have been about getting to the bottom of DNA evidence and its implications on understanding whether Mrs Molly Katanga and/or her deceased husband pulled the trigger that ended Mr Katanga’s life on the morning of 2 November 2023.