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Children play by a dirty stream in one of the low-income settlements in Kampala,Uganda.

Uganda’s tax system continues to widen the inequality gap

A reform in the tax administration system, where everyone pays their fair share with transparent, controlled spending, will go a long way to enhance the quality of life of ordinary Ugandans.

Health workers carry out the corpse of a unconfirmed Ebola case, from the ebola treatment centre (ETC) in Mangina. John Wessels/Oxfam

Ebola cases in DRC reach 500, as country faces threat of more violence ahead of elections

In response to the number of Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reaching 500, Chals Wontewe, Oxfam’s Country Director in the DRC, said:

“DRC is battling to keep Ebola under control; cases are increasing at a quicker rate and the virus has spread further.

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A girl seated outside her home in Nyal, South Sudan. Andreea Campeanu/Oxfam

Born to be Married

Recent research by Oxfam has found that the rate of child marriage in Nyal–an area that has bordered some of the most brutal fighting in South Sudan’s five -year conflict–is among some of the highest globally.

Women selling their wares at the Cathedral IDP settlement in Wau, South Sudan. Andreea Campeanu/Oxfam

HECA Regional Quarterly Newsletter

This issue highlights some of the key local and national partners that we believe are instrumental in our work and ultimately, the fight in ending poverty.

A woman walks through a settlement for displaced families in Somaliland. Allan Gichigi/Oxfam

Debt: a noose around Somalia’s future

Somalia’s debt forgotten, but not forgiven, is keeping the country from accessing much-needed foreign cash to stimulate development.

Some of the youth representatives in the leadership training by SONYO. Dustin Barter/Oxfam

Energised and Motivated: The Youth Transforming Somaliland

Youth in Somaliland are challenging societal norms to make sure they are fairly included and represented in parliament.