The new school here in Giriki is the first ever permanent structure in the area – but it represents more than class rooms, desks and chalk boards.The Government is taking over the running of the...
Having been to many African countries, it was strange that I hadn’t made it to Uganda until yesterday. I went to attend the launch of two new reports; “Tax Incentives: A race to the bottom” one on...
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda are losing $2.8 billion each year through their use of tax incentives such as tax holidays for foreign businesses. Such tax incentives are promoting harmful tax...
I am a woman and proud to be one. In as much as I am proud of being one I do not need to be reminded I am one. Because I already know what I am. I did not apply to be one, but that does not mean I am...
Women play a bigger role in our modern society taking up responsibilities than men do and immensely contributing towards the political and socio-economic development of any country, and not only in...
Adipo Lodeng’o and his younger cousin Tiliot Lonrokemer lost their dreams of ever going to school from a tender age. On the eve of ActionAid’s 40 years celebrations in Tangulbei, a thought crossed...
In the village of Sare Samba Niebe lie the ruins of huts that were once home to a family of 30 people. Situated on a patch of sun-scorched land, just off a dusty, bumpy track, there’s an eerie feel...
It’s noon when I arrive in Bady village and step out into a scorching, 40°C dry heat. This dusty village near Tambacounda, in East Senegal, is suffering from a drought that is hitting countries...
