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Uganda

Rail contract in return for cut in Chinese interest rates

Pessimistic growth forecasts push Kampala to renegotiate with Beijing to obtain improved conditions for its loans.

Subscribers only Politics 14.10.2016

Tax dispute involving Tibet Hima hits Mubuku dam project

Taxes imposed on China’s Tibet Hima group could jeopardize its power project.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 11.10.2016

Mines minister Lokeris optimistic about uranium prospects

During the 5th annual Mineral Wealth Conference, a seminar that [...]

Subscribers only Mining 11.10.2016

Why South Koreans pulled out of refinery deal

Although it was predictable, the breakdown in talks on a [...]

Subscribers only Energy 04.10.2016

Sisi, the region's new scourge

Mired in internal conflicts, Ethiopia is overshadowed by its old rival, Egypt, on all diplomatic and security issues in East Africa.

Subscribers only Politics 30.09.2016

Police investigate Treasury Secretary

The police took up action on the decision by the Secretary to the Treasury, Keith Muhakanizi, to unfreeze the payments [...]

Subscribers only Politics 30.09.2016

Atlas Mara wants to buy into Crane Bank

The fund Atlas Mara, run by Bob Diamond, the former head of Barclays Bank, is continuing to expand by investing [...]

Subscribers only Business 30.09.2016

FDC does not disarm in the face of Museveni

On 5 October, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC, opposition) [...]

Subscribers only Politics 30.09.2016

EAC torn over the issue of the EPA with the EU

Unable to reach an agreement over the Economic Partnership Agreement [...]

Subscribers only Business 30.09.2016

Umeme continues its expansion

The national electricity distribution company Umeme is continuing to invest [...]

Subscribers only Business 30.09.2016

Alain and Sylvain Goetz in new gold refining play

A Belgian firm specializing in refining gold, Tony Goetz & Sons, has taken a position in refining in Uganda. A [...]

Subscribers only Mining 27.09.2016

Kasande to take over from Rubongo in key advisory post

The Petroleum Directorate, previously known as PEPD, in Uganda’s energy minister will shortly have a new boss. Africa Energy Intelligence [...]

Subscribers only Energy 20.09.2016

Museveni dons "Mr Clean" hat

Museveni boasts he will make the fight against corruption. He has entrusted the task to his immediate entourage, while he himself is very active in the private sector.

Subscribers only Politics 16.09.2016

CBA constantly increasing portfolio after partnership with MTN

According to our sources, Central Bank of Africa (CBA) has just become the second largest bank in Uganda, at least [...]

Subscribers only Business 16.09.2016

Small agreements in the family for Museveni succession

Discussions are under way within the presidential family to pave [...]

Subscribers only Politics 16.09.2016

Cease fire between Amama Mbabazi and Yoweri Museveni

According to our sources, President Yoweri Museveni and the unsuccessful [...]

Subscribers only Politics 16.09.2016

Stanford wants to export Silicon Valley to Nairobi

The prestigious Calivornian Stanford University is currently choosing some thirty [...]

Subscribers only Business 16.09.2016

West Indian Ocean Cable Co expands its network

The African consortium West Indian Ocean Cable Co (WIOCC), which [...]

Subscribers only Business 16.09.2016

Norton Rose teams up with Walker Kontos

Norton Rose is setting up shop in East Africa by [...]

Subscribers only Mining 13.09.2016

Museveni starts panicking about his refinery

More than two months after the collapse of talks with the Russian military-industrial conglomerate RT Resources on constructing a refinery, [...]

Subscribers only Energy 06.09.2016

Muloni and Rubondo give thumbs up to Total and Tullow Oil

After waiting around for over two years, Total and Tullow Oil have finally been given a go-ahead to develop eight [...]

Subscribers only Energy 06.09.2016

Aga Khan builds up position in Bujagali dam

The American firm Sithe Global is continuing to draw down [...]

Subscribers only Energy 06.09.2016

New manoeuvres to weaken Kale Kayihura

President Yoweri Museveni indicated in early August to representatives of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) gathered at the National [...]

Subscribers only Politics 02.09.2016

The USA has its eye on Ugandan economy

The Indian Ocean Newsletter has learnt taht the membership of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) has doubled over the [...]

Subscribers only Business 02.09.2016

Buganda protests against land grabbing

The parliament of Buganda has voted clearly to oppose the [...]

Subscribers only Politics 02.09.2016

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Rail contract in return for cut in Chinese interest rates

Tax dispute involving Tibet Hima hits Mubuku dam project

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Why South Koreans pulled out of refinery deal

Sisi, the region's new scourge

Police investigate Treasury Secretary

Atlas Mara wants to buy into Crane Bank

FDC does not disarm in the face of Museveni

EAC torn over the issue of the EPA with the EU

Umeme continues its expansion

Alain and Sylvain Goetz in new gold refining play

Kasande to take over from Rubongo in key advisory post

Museveni dons "Mr Clean" hat

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Buganda protests against land grabbing

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Uganda

Rail contract in return for cut in Chinese interest rates

Tax dispute involving Tibet Hima hits Mubuku dam project

Mines minister Lokeris optimistic about uranium prospects

Why South Koreans pulled out of refinery deal

Sisi, the region's new scourge

Police investigate Treasury Secretary

Atlas Mara wants to buy into Crane Bank

FDC does not disarm in the face of Museveni

EAC torn over the issue of the EPA with the EU

Umeme continues its expansion

Alain and Sylvain Goetz in new gold refining play

Kasande to take over from Rubongo in key advisory post

Museveni dons "Mr Clean" hat

CBA constantly increasing portfolio after partnership with MTN

Small agreements in the family for Museveni succession

Cease fire between Amama Mbabazi and Yoweri Museveni

Stanford wants to export Silicon Valley to Nairobi

West Indian Ocean Cable Co expands its network

Norton Rose teams up with Walker Kontos

Museveni starts panicking about his refinery

Muloni and Rubondo give thumbs up to Total and Tullow Oil

Aga Khan builds up position in Bujagali dam

New manoeuvres to weaken Kale Kayihura

The USA has its eye on Ugandan economy

Buganda protests against land grabbing

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

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Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch