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EU relaxes deforestation law reporting for companies
BRUSSELS, April 21, 2025 – Importing companies will need less paperwork to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] as of December when it kicks in with changes by the European…
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Swedish cooperative movement marks International Year of Cooperatives
STOCKHOLM, April 21, 2025 –– International Year of Cooperatives 2025 [IYC] celebrations took place recently in Stockholm, Sweden, with two events highlighting the sector’s contribution to a more sustainable and inclusive business…
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MPs urge gov’t to clean up payroll of police officers
KAMPALA, April 20, 2025 — Members of Parliament [MPs] have tasked the Ministry of Public Service to clean up the payroll of police officers in a bid to put an end to…
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Museveni announces plan to increase PDM funding
KYANKWANZI, April 20, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni recently visited Kyankwanzi district as part of his ongoing assessment of the Parish Development Model [PDM], Uganda’s flagship initiative aimed at eradicating household poverty…
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NGOs say Germany’s Agriculture and Food Strategy must prioritise Africa’s food sovereignty
KAMPALA, April 20, 2025 – Power Shift Africa [PSA], a Kenyan climate development policy think tank, and Germanwatch, a German environmental and human rights organisation, have urged the German Government to reconsider…
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California sues Trump administration to block tariffs
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2025 — California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, accusing him of abusing his powers and…
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UEDCL to spend over Shs 40 billion in nine months after UMEME exit
KAMPALA, April 18, 2025 — The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] will utilise up to Shs 43.3 billion over the next nine months to fund its operations, marking a…
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Over 400 vulnerable youth in Adjumani district embrace skills training for a brighter future
ADJUMANI, April 18, 2025 – In a major step towards youth empowerment, over 400 vulnerable young people in Pakele Town Council, Adjumani district, have enrolled in a transformative skills training programme under…
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Critical moment for women in finance
LONDON, April 18, 2025 –– 2025 is a critical moment for women in finance, OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index highlights, as modest gains in representation are threatened by growing backlash against inclusion initiatives.…
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77th Anniversary: WOCCU eager to make most of International Co-op Year
MADISON, WISCONSIN, April 18, 2025 — World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] and Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions [WFCU] have announced “Cooperation for a Prosperous World” as the theme for…
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