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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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New US Tariffs Expected to Impact Trade for Eight COMESA Countries
LUSAKA, May 2, 2025 — Eight COMESA countries are expected to face significant trade challenges due to new reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States [U.S] government. According to a policy brief…
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ICA receives new members from India and Germany
LONDON, May 2, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] welcomed two new members in April: Malankara Multi-State Cooperative Credit Society Limited [MMSCCS] from India as a Full Member, and…
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African Mining Week 2025 to Feature Women in Leadership Forum
CAPE TOWN, May 1, 2025 — As women take on increasingly influential roles in shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, African Mining Week [AMW] 2025 – taking place from October 1–3…
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Turkish Government Intervenes in Lemon Exports to Mitigate Supply Shortage
ANKARA, April 30, 2025 — The Turkish Ministry of Trade [MoT], in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry [MinAF], imposed a temporary ban on lemon exports on April 8, 2025…
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Brazilian coop launches new e-commerce platform to boost transparency
HOUSTON, April 2, 2025 – – Brazil’s Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative [Expocacer], known for its specialty coffee, recently launched a new e-commerce platform at the Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston, United…
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IYC2025: Building a better world through health
LONDON, April 29, 2025 –– World Health Day was celebrated on Monday, 7 April, a date that marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation [WHO] in 1948. This…
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