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EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal
LONDON, January 17, 2026 — European Union [EU] will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros [US$53 billion] in funding. The European Union…
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Indonesia: Village cooperatives to tackle job scarcity in communities
JAKARTA, January 16, 2026 – Indonesian Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme is designed as a solution for job scarcity faced by the community, especially…
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Scottish Africa Business Association Launch Annual Report
ABERDEEN, January 15, 2026 — The Scottish Africa Business Association [SABA] has released its Annual Report for 2025, highlighting a year of expansion, increased member activity and strategic engagement across Scotland, London…
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Cooperatives can now offer telecommunication services in Brazil
BRASILIA, January 14, 2026 — A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband…
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African Power Pools: How Regional Integration Can Strengthen Energy Security
CAPE TOWN, January 14, 2026 — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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Historic UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives every decade
KAMPALA, January, 13, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following…
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2026 Digital Growth Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis., January 12, 2026 —Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2026 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or individual member…
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Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years, confident to compete
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Government of Kenya has formally exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, marking a decisive and confident transition for the country’s sugar industry. The…
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Gov’t announces SACCO reforms to protect members’ savings
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Kenyan Government has announced wide-ranging reforms to Kenya’s cooperative financial system following governance failures that resulted in losses of Ksh 13 billion at the Kenya Union…
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Cambodia: First modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative launched
PHNOM PENH, January 11, 2026 — The first modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative has been established in Tram Kak district, Cambodia, bringing together 120 families to produce safe vegetables in…
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