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31 Women-led coops recognised for innovation at Morocco’s 6th Lalla Al Moutaâouina Awards
RABAT, May 10, 2025 — The State Secretary in charge of Handicrafts and The Social and Solidarity Economy [SEASS], affiliated to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and The Social and Solidarity Economy…
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Cooperatives are America’s Best-Kept Foreign Policy Asset
NEW YORK, May 10, 2025 –– As policymakers in Washington debate how best to invest in international development, the mission has taken on renewed urgency. These investments must serve a higher purpose:…
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Brazil raised forecast for coffee production
BRASILIA, May 9, 2025 –– Brazil has upped its forecast for the country’s 2025 coffee output despite the year being in the low part of the typical production cycle. Government body National Supply…
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Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost
VATICAN, May 9 , 2025 –– The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second Roman Pontiff – after Pope Francis – from the Americas. Unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, however, the 69-year-old Robert…
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Afreximbank Launches US$ 1 Billion Africa Film Fund To Transform The Continent’s Creative Industry
KIGALI, May 8, 2025 — African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] , through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export-Development in Africa [FEDA], has committed to spearhead the launch of…
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How to follow Papal Election in the Vatican
VATICAN, May 7, 2025 –– With the beginning of the Conclave preparing to elect the 267th Pontiff, Vatican Media is mobilising to cover each phase moment by moment, accompanied by in-depth reports.…
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Agricultural cooperatives boost farmers’ incomes in Senegal
DAKAR, May 6, 2025 – Agricultural cooperatives supported by the West Africa Competitiveness Support Programme [PACAO-Senegal] are improving yields and increasing incomes for farmers across Senegal, according to local officials and beneficiaries.…
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Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritise Hiring Black Africans
SANDTON, May 6, 2025 –– In the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent’s…
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Co-op me call for Israeli goods boycott ahead of AGM
LONDON, May 4, 2025 – – Co-op members have urged the retailer to stop selling Israeli goods, calling for the board to align its stance on Russia with its response to Israel. The motion,…
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Credit unions in US continue campaign to maintain tax exemption
NEW YORK, May 3, 2025 – – US credit union leaders have been engaging with Federal Government and Congress officials as part of their efforts to maintain the industry’s tax exemption. In January, America’s Credit…
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