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Africa Union to start Pan African University

The African Union (AU) has embarked on a fund-raising drive for the establishment of the Pan African University. The Continental body hosted a fund-raising luncheon to propel forward the recently launched Pan-African University (PAU). The Fund-raising luncheon held on the side lines of the recently concluded African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, brought together […]

Museveni, Ban Ki Moon return from Ethiopia

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon are among the world leaders who have left Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after attending the 18th African Union summit. Others who have left Ethiopiaare Benin’s President Thomas Boni Yayi, and Libyan interim Prime Minister Abderrahim el-Keib. Over 40 heads of states attended the summit. […]

US, Museveni held talks on security

President Museveni and theUSdeputy Secretary of State, William Burns have held talks on bilateral issues such as regional security, human rights issues and good governance.  The talks between Museveni and Burns highlighted the strength of the bilateral partnership between US and Uganda on a wide range of  issues, including regional security and good governance and […]

US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns to visit Uganda, other African countries

The United States Deputy Secretary of State, William Burns will lead a high-level United States Government delegation to Africa from January 26-30. A statement from the US State Department says that Burns is expected in Ethiopia to attend the 18th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on January 29 and 30. The Deputy Secretary […]

Increasing Agricultural Productivity Critical to Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—High-level policymakers, leading academics, and representatives from farmer and trader organizations and the private sector will gather here to identify investment priorities and policy options that can help increase agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, thereby reducing rural poverty, hunger, and malnutrition in the region. The November 1–3 conference “Increasing Agricultural Productivity and Enhancing […]