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FACT: In July 2023, Ethiopians planted 566 million trees in one day breaking their own record of 2019 when they planted 353 million trees in just 12 hours.

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FACT: USA has officially removed Uganda from theĀ African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

The US had initially suspended Uganda off the AGOA citing gross violation of human rights.

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FACT: Somalia has severed diplomatic relations with Ethiopia following the MoU Ethiopia signed with Somaliland to access a port at the Red Sea.

Somalia is now recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia and has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all Ethiopian diplomats in Mogadishu.

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FACT: South Sudan's president pardoned 20 inmates from each of the country's prisons as part of end of year celebrations.

FACT: South Sudan's president pardoned 20 inmates from each of the country's prisons as part of end of year celebrations.
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FACT: Somalia is holding an emergency cabinet meeting after breakaway region of Somaliland signed a deal that will allow Ethiopia have access to a sea port.

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FACT: A UN report says over 1,000 Burundian troops have been covertly deployed in eastern DRC since October, wearing the uniform of Congolese troops and working alongside them in the fight against M23 rebels.

The troops were airlifted from Burundi by Congolese army planes.

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FACT: Tanzania Revenue Authority collected $1.2 billion in December 2023, the highest monthly collection in Tanzania's history. It surpassed its target by 102.9%.

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FACT: Ethiopia. Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have officially been admitted to the Brics.

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FACT: The newly built Speke Resort Convention Center in Kampala, Uganda is set to host three international conferences.

It will host the 27th Speakers Conference (3rd-6th January), the 19th NAM Summit (15th-20th January) and the G77 Summit (21st-23rd January 2024).

FACT: The newly built Speke Resort Convention Center in Kampala, Uganda is set to host three international conferences. It will host the 27th Speakers Conference (3rd-6th January), the 19th NAM Summit (15th-20th January) and the G77 Summit (21st-23rd January 2024).
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FACT: Ethiopia has signed an MoU with Somaliland to allow it have access to the Red Sea.

In 2023, Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia would use force or peaceful means to have access to a sea port.

FACT: Ethiopia has signed an MoU with Somaliland to allow it have access to the Red Sea. In 2023, Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia would use force or peaceful means to have access to a sea port.
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FACT: Felix Tshisekedi will rule DR Congo for another five year term after being declared winner of the country's presidential election.

He won about 73% of the vote.

FACT: Felix Tshisekedi will rule DR Congo for another five year term after being declared winner of the country's presidential election. He won about 73% of the vote.
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Stanbic Bank Uganda has won a Ush287 billion case against Kenyan investor Lee Ngugi of Western Highland Creameries Limited.

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FACT: In June 1966, DR Congo's former president Mobutu Sese Seko came up with a law that required all foreign-based mining companies to establish their headquarters in DRC.

This law placed resources under state control and by 1970, 40% of foreign mining firms were nationalised.

FACT: In June 1966, DR Congo's former president Mobutu Sese Seko came up with a law that required all foreign-based mining companies to establish their headquarters in DRC. This law placed resources under state control and by 1970, 40% of foreign mining firms were nationalised.
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