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[Afrobarometer] As Lesotho celebrates its bicentennial, views are mixed on how well government is advancing the country’s founding principles. Source

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. Source

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 — President William Ruto is set to formally launch the candidacy of Azimio leader Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairman post. Source

[HRW] Locate, Release Them, Investigate Allegations of Torture Source

[DW] Guinea-Bissau is becoming increasingly dangerous for critical journalists and opposition figures. A “people’s movement” is now daring to rise up against President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Source

[Ghanaian Times] The Upper West, Upper East, and Volta Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) have taken delivery of road maintenance equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). Source

[Foroyaa] The Gambia Bar Association has indicated in a press release that the approach of the executive in preparing the new Draft Constitution is not inclusive, transparent or participatory. It however, expressed its desire as a rule of law institution to engage stakeholders in subsequent stages of the constitution building process. Source

[Premium Times] The invitation comes amid Mr Dangote’s recent decision to halt investment in Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid the accusations of being considered monopolistic. Source

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security, has reassured the public that concerted efforts are being undertaken to prevent political disagreements from escalating into security threats within the Tigray region. Source

[Shabait] As part of its program to develop human capacity, the Eritrean General Audit is providing training to 30 of its staff members at the Asmara Palace Hotel. The training, conducted in collaboration with the African Organization for Supreme Audit Institutions in English-Speaking Countries (AFROSAI-E), includes administration, leadership, ethics, activity preparation and evaluation, as well … Devamını oku