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Geoengineering can’t save coffee from climate change, new study cautions
KAMPALA, November 9, 2025 — The future of coffee, chocolate, and wine is jeopardised by climate change, despite potential geoengineering efforts to cool the planet, a recent study warns. Researchers have been…
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Residents demand closure of poorly managed landfill in Adjumani
ADJUMANI, November 9, 2025 — Residents of Unna village in Pachara Sub-county, Adjumani district, are demanding the immediate closure of a poorly managed landfill, accusing the town council authorities of negligence. They…
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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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MP cautions against misuse of government funds for wealth creation
GULU CITY, November 8, 2025 — The Gulu City Member of Parliament [MP], Betty Aol Ocan, has cautioned the public against the misuse of government funds intended for wealth creation, stressing that…
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Afreximbank avails Shs 127.4bln loan for construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City
KAMPALA, November 7, 2025 — African Export-import Bank [Afreximbank] has extended a US$ 36.4-million [approximately Shs 127.4 billion] contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company [SAMCO] for the construction of the…
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MAAIF to vaccinate 44mln animals in January to curb spread of FMD
ENTEBBE, November 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal, Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] is set to vaccinate at least 44 million animals against the lethal foot and mouth disease [ FMD…
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Pan-African Parliament launches Model Law on Cooperatives for Africa
NAIROBI, November 7, 2025 — The Pan-African Parliament officially launched the Model Law on Cooperatives for Africa during the 14th Africa Ministerial Cooperative Conference [AMCCO], which concluded recently in Nairobi, Kenya. AMCCO,…
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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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Breeding and fodder production centre officially launched in Kween
KWEEN, November 6, 2025 — Farmers in Kween district have received a major boost following the official launch of a breeding and fodder production centre in Ngenge Sub-county, Soi County. The new…
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