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Coffee education takes centre stage as global leaders call for investment in sector’s future
BRUSSELS, July 16, 2026 — Global coffee industry leaders, educators and international development partners have called for greater investment in education and skills development, describing knowledge as the most sustainable investment for…
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Rukiga farmers partner with researchers to boost climate resilience through science-based farming
RUKIGA, July 16, 2026 — Smallholder farmers in Rukiga district, southwestern Uganda, have partnered with researchers, environmental experts and development organisations under a new initiative aimed at strengthening resilience to climate change…
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Uganda’s peasant movement calls for ban on hazardous pesticides, promotes agroecology
KAMPALA, July 16, 2026 — The Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum [ESAFF] Uganda has called on the Government of Uganda, the East African Community [EAC] and the European Union…
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Suspected anthrax outbreak reported in Sheema district, RDC warns public
SHEEMA, July 15, 2026 – The Deputy Resident District Commissioner [DRDC] of Sheema district, Samuel Orikunda, has warned the public to remain vigilant following a suspected outbreak of anthrax in the district.…
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From Copper to Gold and Cobalt, These Companies Are Driving Africa’s Next Wave of Mining Investment
CAPE TOWN, July 14, 2026 — Africa’s mining sector is entering a new investment cycle as producers accelerate exploration, develop new mines and expand mineral processing capacity to meet rising global demand…
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Nakapiripirit herders resist government’s mandatory livestock vaccination fees
NAKAPIRIPIRIT, July 14, 2026 — A new government proposal to introduce mandatory paid vaccinations against the highly infectious Foot-and-Mouth Disease [FMD] has sparked strong resistance among a section of livestock farmers in…
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Ebola: Africa CDC calls for stronger protection of frontline responders
KAMPALA, July 14, 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ] has called for stronger protection of frontline health workers and humanitarian responders battling the Ebola…
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MDBs increase climate finance to record US$ 163 billion in 2025
KAMPALA, July 14, 2026 — Multilateral development banks [MDBs], including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD], increased climate finance to record levels in 2025, reinforcing their role in supporting climate-resilient…
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African mining chambers to highlight next wave of investment opportunities at AMW 2026
KAMPALA July 13, 2026 — As African countries advance reforms aimed at unlocking new mineral discoveries and attracting greater mining investment, chambers of mines are playing an increasingly important role in connecting…
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Improved goat breeds transform livestock farming in Yumbe
YUMBE, July 13, 2026 — For years, Fatuma Ijodri, 55, depended almost entirely on crop farming to support her family in Kulacha village, Komgbe Parish, Kululu Subcounty in Yumbe district, West Nile…
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