Development
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African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the…
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Uganda, Kenya implement treaty to reduce border delays
ENTEBBE, February 23, 2026 – Uganda and Kenya have begun implementing a Mutual Recognition Agreement [MRA] on goods, a move expected to ease cross-border trade by reducing delays and duplication in standards…
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MTIC, partners to convene National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Uganda is set to take a bold step towards reshaping its economic future as the National Trade Review Conference convenes on March 4-5, 2026 at Speke Resort…
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solution
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Africa’s Green Economy Summit [24–27 February 2026] will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 our mission has…
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Capital markets finance, by other means
By Conor Perry LONDON, February 23, 2026 — Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises face a financing gap of €39bn per year. This is partly a function of the overwhelming reliance of European…
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Cattle traders cry foul as security enforces Museveni’s Executive Order No. 2
DOKOLO, February 23, 2026 — Cattle traders in Dokolo district, under their umbrella body, the Dokolo District Animal Traders Association, have raised concerns over the ongoing enforcement of Yoweri Museveni’s Executive Order…
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Kitgum: Subcounty turns to coffee as farmers seek nearly 15,000 seedlings
KITGUM, February 23, 2026 — Labongo Amida Subcounty in Kitgum district is pinning its hopes on coffee farming as a potential economic lifeline, with 48 more farmers applying for 14,900 seedlings to…
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NaCRRI approves three purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties for growing
WAKISO, February 23, 2026 — In a significant boost to national food security and nutrition, the 47th National Variety Release Committee [NVRC] has officially approved the growing of three new purple-fleshed sweet potato [PFSP]…
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FIA trains Gulu journalists on money laundering and terrorism financing
GULU CITY, February 22, 2026 — Journalists in Gulu City are expected to improve their reporting on money laundering and terrorism financing following a training organised by the Financial Intelligence Authority [FIA],…
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Africa taps regional partnerships to turn critical minerals into economic powerhouse
CAPE TOWN, February 22, 2026 — As Africa seeks to capitalise on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialisation, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to…
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