African Leadership Magazine Blog

Athletes in Uganda are hopeful in their preparations as they look towards the Tokyo Olympics for which a countdown has begun by the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC). Uganda's Boxing trio of Catherine Nanziri, Shadir Musa and David Ssemujju as well as world 800m champion Halimah Nakaayi, all expressed a high level of enthusiasm and optimism noting that they were putting...

MediaCity Mauritius (MCM) Ltd has announced the development of the first integrated, international hub for the media and creative industries in Africa. MediaCity Mauritius will be the home for international production companies; creative agencies; video game companies; broadcasters; and global media companies, within the smart city of Beau Plan in Mauritius. The media city will host the infrastructure and technology required...

In Partnership with the TAF Africa Foundation, the Jobs, Skills and Finance Program in the Gambia has launched the first formal apprenticeship program in masonry for young citizens, cutting across both male and female recipients. The launching event took place on Tuesday, 6th April 2021, at the TAF Africa Foundation Hall at the Madiba Mall, Brufut Garden. The "Jobs, Skills...

Popular pop star 'The Weeknd' has announced a donation of $1 million to relief efforts in Ethiopia to help with the conflict situation in the Tigray region. A UN statement reveals that his donation, the equivalent of 2 million meals, went to World Food Program USA, the U.S. affiliate of the United Nations World Food Program, and it will be...

Through the Standard Chartered Foundation, the Standard Chartered Bank in Uganda has unveiled a Shs 750 million cash program to support and encourage 600 youths in agribusiness as part of the 'Futuremakers By Standard Chartered' Initiative. The programme was unveiled at the Kampala Serena hotel by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal, Industry and Fisheries, Vincent Ssempijja, and it is expected...