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Sierra Leone deepens upstream ambitions with Shell reconnaissance deal
FREETOWN, April 24, 2026 — Sierra Leone has strengthened its upstream petroleum ambitions with the signing of a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Shell Exploration Company B.V., marking a significant step in its…
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AFC opens Nairobi office, targets additional US$ 2bln in regional investments
NAIROBI, April 24, 2026 — The Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ] and the Government of Kenya have signed a Host Country Agreement establishing AFC’s first regional office in Nairobi, strengthening the…
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Uganda Airlines holds AGM amid push for increased funding
KAMPALA, April 24, 2026 — The national carrier, Uganda National Airlines Company Limited, has called for increased funding to sustain its operations in an increasingly competitive regional aviation industry. Speaking at the…
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Africa’s domestic capital overtakes external flows, signalling shift in development financing — AFC report
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Africa’s domestic capital base has surpassed external financing flows over the past decade, marking a decisive shift in how the continent funds its growth and industrialisation, according…
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Police officers to plant coffee to boost household incomes and welfare
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — More than 210 police officers in Kampala have received coffee seedlings under a new initiative aimed at boosting household incomes and improving welfare. The Force’s Directorate of…
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Partners sign MoU to shield vulnerable farmers from livestock losses
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 – In a transformative move for rural smallholder farmers, the Rural Initiative for Poverty Alleviation [RIPA] has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with the Uganda Agriculture…
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Afreximbank launches third AfCFTA training programme to boost African firms’ trade capacity
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — African corporates will have a unique opportunity to learn how to fully maximise the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area [ AfCFTA ] when the…
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Uganda: Lending rates rise to 18.73 percent in February 2026
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Uganda’s weighted average lending rates in February 2026, reflected divergent movements between shilling-denominated and foreign currency-denominated credit. While shilling lending rates recorded a marginal increase, foreign currency…
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Posta Uganda launches online trade platform to ease transactions
KAMPALA, April 22, 2026 — The Government has launched Postcom, a new online shopping platform operated by Posta Uganda, aimed at making it easier for Ugandans to buy and sell goods and…
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URA recoups Shs 11bln from penalties, smuggled goods
KAMPALA, April 22, 2026 — The Uganda Revenue Authority [ URA ] has recovered at least Shs 11.3 billion from penalties and taxes on smuggled merchandise seized at various entry points during…
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