Over 1000 South Sudanese return home
By Godfrey Olukya 5-6-2013 Over 1000 South Sudanese returnees from Khartoum have started arriving in Malakal, South Sudan since Monday. They are part of the thousands of South Sudanese refugees living in camps More...
Same sex marriage law in Nigeria
By Godfrey Olukya 4-6-2013 Most religious leaders and organizations in Nigeria have welcomed the law makers voting in favor of the bill that criminalizes same sex marriage. Reverend James Okuge said, ‘What More...
Sierra Leone sends troops to Somalia
By Godfrey Olukya 4-6-2013 After several years of most African countries failing to honor their promises to send troops to fight for peace in Somalia, at last Sierra Leone has sent a force to the embattled More...
United African Coalition endorses Nigerian born physician for New York City Council seat
By Dennis Kabatto About two dozen United African Coalition (UAC) members held a press conference on the steps of Borough Hall and Courthouse Tuesday to announce the endorsement of Dr. Bola Omotosho as their candidate More...
Gambia gets funds to boost agriculture
By Godfrey Olukya 30-5-2013 The African Development Bank Group and government of Gambia have signed a USD 26.6 million protocol agreement to boost the agricultural production and food security in the country. Signing More...
Ethiopian women get economic empowerment
By Godfrey Olukya 30-5-2013 Canada has started supporting women’s economic empowerment in Ethiopia Senator Salma Ataullahjan, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, More...
Starving people supplied food in South Sudan
By Godfrey Olukya 29-5-2013 More than 75,000 hungry people who have been at risk of starvation in South Sudan have started getting food from humanitarian agencies. The distribution of food is taking place in Panyijar More...
Partner States plan to improve forest governance and trade in East Africa
By Godfrey Olukya 29-5-2013 Experts from the East African Community partner states of Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi are meeting in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to prepare an elaborate action More...
Cassava can save Africa from hunger
By Godfrey Olukya 28-5-2013 Improved cassava can save many African countries from hunger, a study by world food organization has revealed. Cassava is grown in over 30 African countries. In some African communities More...