Democracy
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NRM achieves 87 percent implementation of 2021–2026 Manifesto, report says
KAMPALA, April 24, 2026 — The ruling National Resistance Movement [ NRM ] has achieved an overall score of 87 per cent in its end-of-term performance assessment, according to the End of…
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Uganda: Sovereignty Bill 2026 sparks economic fears as new analysis warns of job losses, reduced investment
KAMPALA, April 22, 2026 — A new economic impact assessment by the Citizens Coalition Against the Sovereignty Bill has sparked fresh debate in the country over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill…
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Sebei stakeholders reject Sovereignty Bill, call for wider consultations
KAPCHORWA, April 22, 2026 — Stakeholders from across the Sebei Sub-region have unanimously rejected the proposed Sovereignty Bill 2026, citing concerns over its implications for governance, public participation and accountability. The resolution…
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Three years on, Nebbi women struggle to repay UWEP and YLP loans
NEBBI, April 21, 2026 — Three years after receiving start-up capital under the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme [ UWEP ] and the Youth Livelihood Programme [YLP], many women and youth groups in…
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Sovereignty Bill risks deterring investment and trade, bankers warn
KAMPALA, April 20, 2026 — The Uganda Bankers’ Association [UBA] has raised concerns over the draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could deter investment and undermine the country’s economic…
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Parliamentary report calls for reform of PDM funding structure to ensure equity
KAMPALA, April 20, 2026 — The Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development has called for an urgent review of the Parish Development Model [PDM] funding structure, warning that its uniform…
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WOCCU 2026 Global Regulatory Update Highlights Geopolitics as Defining Force in Financial Services
KAMPALA, April 18, 2026—World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] has released its 2026 Global Regulatory Update, outlining how geopolitical forces are fundamentally reshaping financial services regulation worldwide. The report finds…
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ICA Youth Committee brings global voices together at ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 Side Event
BRUSSELS, April 18, 2026 — On 15 April 2026, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], through its Youth Committee [ICAYC], successfully hosted a side event titled “Innovate, Unite and Cooperate: Youth Cooperatives Driving…
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Colombia approves pension reform to support elderly coffee growers amid sustainability concerns
BOGOTA, April, 18, 2026 — Colombia’s Congress has approved a sweeping pension reform aimed at supporting elderly coffee growers, with eligible beneficiaries set to receive a monthly stipend of about COP 223,000…
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IWCA cancels Bali Global Convention over travel disruptions
KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — The International Women’s Coffee Alliance [IWCA] has cancelled its 2026 Global Convention, citing severe disruptions to international air travel linked to current geopolitical tensions, especially in the…
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