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Burundi: Explosion disrupts Ndayishimiye’s visit to gold-mining cooperative
BUJUMBURA, November 17, 2025 — A powerful explosion, described by witnesses as a lightning strike, caused panic during a recent visit by Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye to a gold-mining cooperative in Mabayi.…
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Africa Day at COP30: Advancing Sustainable Financing for a Green and Resilient Future
BELEM, November 15, 2025 — Africa marked Africa Day at COP30 under the theme “At the Forefront of Climate Action: Sustainable Financing for Inclusive and Resilient Green Growth,” reaffirming the continent’s united call for…
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India celebrates Coop Week
NEW DELHI, November 14, 2025 — India is set to celebrate the 72nd All India Cooperative Week with great enthusiasm from November 14-20, 2025, according to local media. A series of programmes…
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First world map of cooperative cultural heritage sites unveiled 13 Nov 2025
BRASILIA, November 14, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has officially launched the Cooperative Cultural Heritage Platform and the first World Map of sites illustrating how cooperation has shaped culture, education,…
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Broken promises by wealthy nations: Africa needs to finance its energy addition then transition
KAMPALA, November 11, 2025 — At this year’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference [ADIPEC], I was skeptical about participating in COP 30. African nations are heading to Brazil for COP…
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Gates Foundation commits US$ 1.4bln to help smallholder farmers on the frontlines of extreme weather
BELEM, November 10, 2025 — The Gates Foundation has announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a warming world and protect hard-won gains against poverty. Announced…
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All Eyes on Africa as United Arab Emirates (UAE) announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan
KAMPALA, November 8, 2025 — As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the United Arab Emirates [UAE] is set to inject US$ 6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector…
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Housing cooperatives ready to partner with Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA, November 7, 2025 — Canada’s housing cooperatives have welcomed the federal government’s continued emphasis on housing in Budget 2025, calling the latest commitments a positive step towards addressing the country’s ongoing…
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ICA concludes High-Level Round Table on Strengthening Social Development at UN World Social Summit
DOHA, November 6, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has concluded a high-level round table discussion on “Strengthening the Three Pillars of Social Development: Poverty Eradication, Full and Productive Employment and…
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Building a better world: UN World Social Summit celebrates IYC2025
DOHA, November 5, 2025 – The UN Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives [COPAC] and the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has co-hosted the official closing ceremony of the 2025 International…
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