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Leanne Archer

Uganda's HIV-prevention law 'flawed' - 0 views

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    A bill passed by MPs in Uganda which criminalises the transmission of HIV has been criticised by the campaign group Human Rights Watch (HRW). Those who wilfully pass on HIV could face a fine of $1,900 (£1,130) or a 10-year jail term or both. Pregnant women and their partners will also have to be tested for HIV and it allows medical providers to disclose a patient's HIV status to others. Such measures would seriously impede the fight against Aids, HRW said.
Oliver Smith

China to build new East Africa railway line - 2 views

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    China is to finance 90% of the first stage, put at $3.8bn (£2.3bn), with work carried out by a Chinese firm. Construction work on the standard gauge line is expected to start in October this year, and the 610km (380-mile) stretch from the coast to Nairobi is due to be finished in early 2018.
Hayley Keeling

EAF & EAC Challenges faced - 4 views

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    Read this to understand the difference and challenges faced to the proposed EAF
Hayley Keeling

Kenya Discovers Oil, Natural Gas In Lamu - 2 views

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    VENTURES AFRICA - Oil exploration is the real deal in Kenya at the moment, as exploration companies have struck black gold repeatedly in recent times. The latest find was at the tourist town of Lamu where UK-based independent oil and gas exploration firm, British Gas had been working.
Kristie Jordan

Deadly catch: Uganda's fishermen seeking sex workers prompt HIV surge - 2 views

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    When you risk your life fishing in crocodile-infested waters, a stiff drink on dry land may seem like a welcome relief. But in a sleepy town in Uganda it has given rise to a culture with staggering rates of HIV. In Kasensero, near the border with Tanzania, 43% of the population live with HIV, compared with 7% nationally.
Kristie Jordan

Uganda: Rigged elections and mysterious killings.. - 2 views

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    Much of the world looked on with dismay as Zimbabwe held another disputed presidential election this month, handing 89-year-old Robert Mugabe a seventh term in office. Newspapers sent their correspondents to report allegations of ballot fraud and intimidation. Television reports around the world featured the angry face of Morgan Tsvangirai as he denounced the election as a farce.
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