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Museveni signs Sovereignty law, tightens control on foreign funding and external influence
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening government oversight of foreign funding, foreign agents…
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Second ICA Members’ Chat webinar explores Advocacy
BRUSSELS, May 17, 2026 — Throughout 2026, the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] is hosting a series of online events for members to explore the organisation’s 2026-2030 strategic plan: Practice, Promote,…
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Kiryandongo district approves Shs 48bln budget to drive socio-economic transformation
KIRYANDONGO, May 17, 2026 — Kiryandongo District Council has approved a Shs 48 billion budget for the financial year [FY] 2026/2027, with leaders pledging to accelerate socio-economic transformation through improved service delivery…
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EAC Announces 2026 Regional Quality Awards to Honour Top Enterprises
ARUSHA, May 15, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has officially announced the upcoming 2026 EAC Regional Quality Awards set to fete outstanding enterprises across the region that demonstrate excellence in…
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#ICAPanama2026: A logo that bridges cooperation
PANAMA CITY, May 15, 2026 — The visual identity for the 2026 ICA Global Conference has been revealed. The logo, which places the bridge of the Americas at the centre, is a…
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Uganda, DRC deepen security, trade and infrastructure cooperation at high-stakes meeting in Kampala
KAMPALA, May 14, 2026 — The 9th Session of the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo Joint Permanent Commission [JPC] was held at Hotel Méstil in Kampala, with both countries pursuing an ambitious agenda…
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184 MPs sworn in as 12th Parliament takes shape
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 – Invited guests and loved ones gathered at the grounds of the Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday as up to 184 Members of Parliament-elect took oath on day…
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Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Carlo Borzaga
BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The Venice Foundation for Peace Research and the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] have launched a Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Prof.…
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No more sleeping, no more corruption, in this “kisanji”, Museveni vows at swearing-in
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to crack down on corruption and complacency as he was sworn in for his seventh term in office, declaring that the new…
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Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Tuesday sworn in for a seventh term in office during a heavily guarded state ceremony at the Kololo ceremonial grounds…
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