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Korea’s KFCC merges 25 weak co-operatives, pushes for normalisation in 2026
SEOUL February 10, 2026 — The Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives [ KFCC ] is mounting an all-out drive to normalise operations, including the merger of 25 co-operatives whose financial soundness…
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Equity Bank, UKAID power eCooking through cooperatives
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with UKAID and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, on Monday launched an affordable financing scheme for electric cooking [eCooking] products…
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Africa must rewire US$ 29.5trn mineral endowment around industry, infrastructure and demand, AFC study says
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — Africa hosts an estimated US$ 29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20 percent of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic…
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WSACCO launches construction of Nakasongola branch
NAKASONGOLA, February 9, 2026 — Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [WSACCO] has launched the construction of a commercial complex in Nakasongola district. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by the General…
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Kenya: Government to establish multi-value chain cooperatives in every ward
NAIROBI, February 9, 2026 — The Kenyan Government is in the process of establishing a multi-value chain cooperative in every ward across the country to serve as delivery centres for subsidised agricultural…
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Kiryandongo district set for digital boost with new internet infrastructure
KIRYANDONGO, February 9, 2026 — Kiryandongo district is set to undergo a major digital transformation following the rollout of new internet infrastructure by the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda [NITA-U]. The initiative aims…
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Nigeria to digitalise cooperative sector in major reform drive
ABUJA, February 8, 2026 — The Government of Nigeria has announced plans to overhaul the country’s cooperative sector through a comprehensive digitalisation drive aimed at modernising operations, improving governance, and enhancing financial…
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Invest Africa convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to redefine partnership in a changing world
LONDON, February 8, 2026 — As African economies assert greater agency in a rapidly evolving global order, Invest Africa is delighted to announce The Africa Debate 2026, its flagship investment forum, taking…
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AEC endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the continent’s strategic hub
KIGALI, February 7, 2026 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering as a critical platform for investment, partnership and…
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The final event of the International Year: France’s #IYC2025 closing event reaffirms the vital role of coops
PARIS, February 7, 2026 — On February 3, 2026, France’s cooperative movement marked the close of the International Year of Cooperatives with an event hosted at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council…
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