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Global coffee prices decline 2.7 percent in April 2026, says ICO report
KAMPALA, May 19, 2026 — Global coffee prices fell in April as improving supply prospects outweighed fears over rising shipping and energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to…
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Soroti City: First Emyooga cash recipients default on loan repayments, raising sustainability concerns
SOROTI CITY, May 19, 2026 — The first batch of beneficiaries who received soft loans under various Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Soroti City West Division has failed to…
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ACCOSCA advances financial wellness through coaching certification programme
JOHANNESBURG, May 19, 2026 — Nearly 40 graduates from eight African countries have completed the seventh Financial Coaching Certification Programme organised by the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations […
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SACCO leaders urged to uphold cooperative principles for sustainable growth
KAKUMIRO, May 19, 2026 — Adhering to cooperative principles is essential if Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Uganda are to achieve sustainable growth. The call was made by the Kakumiro…
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Farmers suffer losses as mysterious disease kills pigs in Kotido district
KOTIDO, May 19, 2026 — Pig farmers across Kotido District are facing a deepening economic crisis as a mysterious and highly contagious disease continues to decimate the local swine population For more…
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EBRD supports sustainable cashew value chains in Côte d’Ivoire
ABIDJAN, May 19, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] is strengthening agribusiness value chains in Côte d’Ivoire with a loan of up to US$ 60 million [€51 million] for Dorado,…
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Airtel pays Shs 42.9bln to strengthen digital inclusion and connectivity across Uganda
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 –- Airtel Uganda has today handed over Shs 42.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund [UCUSAF], reinforcing the telecommunications company’s commitment to expanding digital…
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Aliko Dangote: African Energy Person of the Year 2026
ABJUA, May 18, 2026 — Each year, the African Energy Industry’s “African Energy Person of the Year” award celebrates individuals who have positively influenced Africa’s energy sector by facilitating projects that strengthen…
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Sebei coop leaders undergo training in modern agricultural production and financial management
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — Leaders of cooperatives from the Sebei Sub-region have been trained in modern agricultural production methods and strengthen financial management practices to improve household incomes, reduce post-harvest losses,…
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Africa CDC warns of regional Ebola threat as DRC, Uganda declare outbreaks
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] has warned of a growing risk of regional spread from a new Ebola outbreak centered in the…
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