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New report reveals how AFCON 2025 is becoming a global sports and commercial powerhouse
KAMPALA, January 17, 2026 — Africa Sports Unified [ASU], a boutique strategic consultancy and intelligence platform focused on the Pan-African sports economy has released its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Overview Report.…
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EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal
LONDON, January 17, 2026 — European Union [EU] will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros [US$53 billion] in funding. The European Union…
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Global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty
KAMPALA, January 16, 2026 —The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to…
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Combating climate change: MAK pilots first Living Lab in Luweero
LUWEERO, January 15, 2026 – Makerere University has established a pilot Living Lab in a rural homestead in Luweero district as part of its intensified efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions. The…
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Lira Tailors’ Emyooga SACCO registers steady progress amid few challenges
LIRA CITY, January 13, 2026 — Lira Municipality Tailors Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO], based in Barogole Ward, Lira City, has recorded steady progress since its establishment in 202, despite…
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dfcu Bank launches major campaign to ease school fees pressure on parents
KAMPALA, January 12, 2026 — As the first school term draws nearer, dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide back-to-school campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education-financing initiative designed to ease…
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Uganda fetches Shs 8.8trn from coffee exports in one year – report
KAMPALA, January 12, 2026 — Uganda earned Shs 8.8 trillion from coffee exports over a twelve-month period, according to a new government report. Coffee exports for the period December 2024 to November…
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Mbarara: UCA rallies stakeholders to support re-establishment of cooperative bank
MBARARA CITY, January 12, 2026 – The Uganda Cooperative Alliance [ UCA ] recently held a strategic engagement with cooperative societies across the Ankole and Kigezi sub-regions to mobilise support for the…
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2026 Digital Growth Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis., January 12, 2026 —Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2026 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or individual member…
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Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years, confident to compete
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Government of Kenya has formally exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, marking a decisive and confident transition for the country’s sugar industry. The…
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