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From survival to self-reliance: Human trafficking survivors rebuild their lives through skills training
FORT PORTAL CITY, March 6, 2026 — The atmosphere at the Sisters of the Holy Cross Justice, Peace and Rehabilitation Centre in Kitumba, Fort Portal City, was filled with quiet triumph and…
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Mukono farmers trained in integrated vegetable and fish farming
MUKONO, March 5, 2026 — In an effort to enhance farmers’ productivity and resilience in the face of climate change, the Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute [MUZARDI] has conducted practical…
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MADFA SACCO faces loan recovery challenges as farmers suffer losses
HOIMA, March 5, 2026 — Managers of MADFA SACCO have expressed concern over poor loan repayment by members, largely attributed to crop losses suffered by farmers following a prolonged drought. MADFA SACCO…
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AfDB Group funds regional health resilience drive in Southern Africa
ABIDJAN, March 5, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ADF] has approved a US$ 9.57 million grant to support countries of the Southern African Development Community [SADC]…
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Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, Affirming Top Spot as Africa’s Leading Arranger and Bookrunner
KAMPALA, March 5, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg…
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UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation join hands to support rural artists and artisans across Africa
KAMPALA, March 5, 2026 — Five African non-governmental organanisations [NGOs] will now have the funding they need to support artisans and uplift communities thanks to a groundbreaking joint project from UN Tourism…
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Uganda charts path to US$ 500bln economy at National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, March 4, 2026 — Uganda has reaffirmed its ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by 2040, with trade and manufacturing positioned at the centre of the country’s transformation agenda, as…
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Eastern Africa countries sign landmark agreement establishing DESSU Corridor Authority
DJIBOUTI, March 4, 2026 — The governments of Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda have formally agreed to establish the Djibouti–Ethiopia–South Sudan–Uganda [ DESSU ] Corridor Authority, marking a significant milestone in…
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Kenya launches electronic warehouse receipt system to cut post-harvest losses and unlock finance for smallholder farmers
NAIROBI, March 4, 2026 — Kenya has officially launched the Electronic Warehouse Receipt System Central Registry [eWRS-CR], a landmark digital platform designed to modernise agricultural commodity trade, reduce post-harvest losses, and expand…
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Uganda targets Algerian market to boost exports through standards and partnerships
KAMPALA, March 4, 2026 — Uganda has stepped up efforts to expand market access for its products by positioning local enterprises to tap into the Algerian market, as government intensifies its drive…
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