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SACCOs positioned to expand financial inclusion for refugees in Kenya, new report says
Nairobi, April 19, 2026 —A new report from the World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU], developed in partnership with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations [ACCOSCA], highlights the critical role…
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The crisis in the Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percent in economic growth in 2026
KAMPALA, April 19, 2026 — The crisis in the Middle East is impacting global economies, with growth in African countries forecast to decline by up to 0.2 percent. This is according to…
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MDBs unite on new global framework to measure job creation impact
KAMPALA, April 18, 2026 — A coalition of leading multilateral development banks [ MDBs ] has announced a landmark agreement to adopt a common approach to measuring how their investments contribute to…
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AfDB, ESM sign MoU to enhance cooperation
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 18, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] and The European Stability Mechanism [ESM] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] to formalise and strengthen cooperation between the…
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Alert over NGO funding scam targeting East Africa
KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The National Council of Non-Governmental Organisations [NaCONGO] has issued a security alert warning non-governmental organisations across Tanzania and the wider African region about a fraudulent funding scheme…
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IWCA cancels Bali Global Convention over travel disruptions
KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The International Women’s Coffee Alliance [IWCA] has cancelled its 2026 Global Convention, citing severe disruptions to international air travel linked to current geopolitical tensions, especially in the…
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MPs raise concerns as UDC takes 82 percent of Trade ministry budget
KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 — Members of Parliament have raised concern after learning that a single entity is set to receive the lion’s share of funding under the Ministry of Trade, Industry…
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African Mining Week to spotlight artisanal mining reform amid Africa’s US$ 8.5trn resource potential
KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 — As Africa steps up efforts to formalise its artisanal and small-scale mining [ASM] sector, the upcoming African Mining Week [AMW] will highlight initiatives aimed at unlocking an…
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Afreximbank delivers strong FY2025 results, with total assets and contingencies base of US$ 48.5bln
CAIRO, Egypt, April 15, 2026 – The African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] and its subsidiaries have announced strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, underscoring sustained resilience, growing…
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Global energy and financial bodies warn of lasting shock from Middle East war
WASHINGTON DC, April 14, 2026 — The heads of the International Energy Agency [IEA], International Monetary Fund [IMF] and World Bank Group [WBG] have warned that the ongoing war in the Middle…
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