Organisations
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EBRD launches inaugural €1 billion securitisation transaction
LONDON, May 8, 2026 –— The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [ EBRD ] has successfully launched its inaugural significant risk transfer [SRT], marking a major milestone in the Bank’s efforts…
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New digital platform targets transparency gaps in Uganda’s coffee sector
KAMPALA, May 8, 2026 — In an effort to fully comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], the Uganda Coffee Farmers Alliance [UCFA] and the National Coffee Research…
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Africa seeks to boost coffee value chains through new regional investment platform
MARRAKECH, May 7, 2026 — African coffee-producing countries have renewed calls for greater investment in value addition and regional cooperation as stakeholders gathered in Morocco for the Regional Investment Platform for African…
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Hundreds expected as Gulu City prepares to host honey festival
GULU, May 7, 2026 — Gulu City is preparing to host its first-ever honey festival, expected to attract more than 200 beekeepers from the Acholi and Lango sub-regions. Robert Okodia, Chairperson of…
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African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages
By Chakib Jenane and Martin Fregene KAMPALA, May 7, 2026 — Food security in Africa could face major disruption due to continuing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict between the…
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Lira City MP calls for more coffee seedlings to boost cultivation in Lango
LIRA CITY, May 7, 2026 — The Minister of Health and Lira City Woman Member of Parliament, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, has urged government to increase the supply of coffee seedlings…
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Kitgum taxi cooperative begins process for permanent registration
KITGUM, May 7, 2026 — The Kitgum Taxi Owners and Drivers Cooperative Society Limited has begun the process of adopting new bylaws after reporting the loss of its original documents to police,…
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IGG vows to clear bottlenecks on Busega–Mpigi Expressway, ensure value for money
KAMPALA, May 6, 2026 — The Inspector General of Government [ IGG ] has pledged urgent action to remove bottlenecks hindering progress on the long-delayed Busega–Mpigi Expressway and to ensure value for…
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Emyooga leaders urged to clean up registers, revive SACCOs ahead of loan recovery drive
SOROTI CITY, May 6, 2026 — Leaders of Emyooga SACCOs in Soroti City have been directed to streamline their membership registers and revitalise dormant savings groups ahead of a government crackdown on…
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COMESA and UNECA collaborate to enhance and diversify regional tourism
DIANI, May 5, 2026 — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa [UNECA], in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA], held the First Consultative Workshop on the…
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