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Zimbabwe: Gov’t warns stubborn housing cooperatives
HARARE, February 4, 2026 —The Government of Zimbabwe has warned housing cooperatives that are flouting governance rules, saying mandatory annual audits, elections and general meetings are non-negotiable for their legitimacy and survival.…
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Fiji set to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on advancing rule of law
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from February 9-12, 2026 at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. About 150 delegates, including attorneys…
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Teachers’ cooperative union to hold Special General Meeting in June
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 – The Walimu Cooperative Union Limited [WCUL] is preparing to hold a Special General Meeting [SGM] on June 27, 2026, according to a public notice. According to the…
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Cooperative societies merge to support long-term growth
LONDON, February 2, 2026 — Two cooperative societies in the United Kingdom [UK] have merged to form a new organisation comprising more than 500 food stores as well as travel, funeral and…
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Kikuube politicians pledge to modernise agriculture and boost household incomes
KIKUUBE, January 29, 2026 — The re-elected Member of Parliament for Buhaguzi East constituency in Kikuube District, Steven Asera Itaza, has outlined key service delivery priorities for his second term in office,…
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AUB to Mark 20 Years with Landmark General Assembly in Gambia
BANJUL, January 22, 2026 — The African Union of Broadcasting [ AUB ] will convene its 17th General Assembly from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Banjul, The Gambia, in a landmark…
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What the United States-Venezuela Oil Shift Means for Caribbean Energy Markets
PARAMARIBO, January 20, 2026 — When the United States completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil this week, the US$ 500 million transaction reopened a geopolitical channel that had been largely dormant…
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Museveni highlights priority areas for investment of oil cash
KAMPALA, January 19, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has outlined key priority areas where Uganda’s anticipated oil revenues will be invested, emphasising long-term national development rather than short-term consumption. Museveni, who on…
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2026: Our Values, Our Future, Our Decade
By Jeroen Douglas LONDON, January 19, 2026 — As we stand at the threshold of 2026, we find ourselves at a historic crossroads. We are witnessing a tectonic shift in the global…
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Elections: Gov’t delays reopening of schools
KAMPALA, January 19, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has postponed the reopening of learning institutions across the country following the conclusion of the presidential elections. Yesterday, the Electoral Commission [EC] announced…
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