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International
WEF to hold inaugural Global Future Leaders meeting in Dubai
DUBAI, October 12, 2026 — The World Economic Forum [WEF], in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates [UAE], will hold its inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in…
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International
Extreme weather cuts major crop forecasts as global production outlook turns mixed
WASHINGTON, October 12, 2026 — Extreme dryness and unfavourable weather are expected to reduce production of several major crops around the world, according to the latest United States Department of Agriculture [USDA]…
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Legal
Cooperative law can help build foundations for peace, experts say
PANAMA, October 11, 2026 — Cooperative law can play a critical role in promoting peaceful economic and social relations by strengthening democratic participation, solidarity and equality, legal experts have said. The issue…
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Opinions & Commentary
Cracking the Interoperability Code of AfCFTA’s Digital Trade Era
KAMPALA, October 9, 2026 — Somewhere in Africa, a truck waits at a border while a declaration already in the system is retyped. The customs system behind it knows the cargo, the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperatives urged to strengthen member participation as social role grows
PANAMA CITY, October 8, 2026 — Cooperatives need to strengthen member participation in decision-making and deepen their engagement with local communities if they are to remain distinct from conventional businesses, a new…
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Trade
Sub-Saharan Africa records 11 percent trade growth as globalisation hits record level
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s trade value grew by 11 percent in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions…
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Finance & Banking
New GEMs returns data strengthen the evidence for investing in emerging markets
KAMPALA, October 7, 2026 — New statistics released days ago by the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database [ GEMs ] Consortium provide investors, credit rating agencies, regulators and policymakers with a broader…
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Environment
EUDR compliance: Cameroon calls for better compensation for coffee farmers
GENEVA, October 5, 2026 — Cameroon has called for better compensation for coffee farmers to help them meet rising costs linked to stricter environmental sustainability, traceability and other compliance requirements in international…
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Cooperatives & Communities
ICA launches training series to help cooperatives access EU funding and partnerships
BRUSSELS, October 5, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] is set to conduct a four-session online training series to equip cooperative organisations with knowledge and practical skills to engage with European…
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News
Kenyan and Rwandan farmers improve production for better earnings and coffee lovers worldwide
KIGALI, October 4, 2026 — In Rwanda’s southern Huye region, when coffee cherries have turned red and ripe, trained farmers harvest the fruits at just the right moment. The harvesters work methodically,…
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