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AI offers developing economies a lifeline amid weak global growth – World Bank
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 — Artificial intelligence [AI] could enable developing countries to achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century, provided governments move quickly to address gaps in electricity,…
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Young Ugandans to drive forest restoration and climate action
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO], in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment [MWE] and Uganda Youth Go Green, has trained…
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Fairtrade International updates minimum prices for coffee
BONN, August 3, 2026 — Fairtrade International has announced updated minimum prices for coffee, providing stronger price security for farmers facing higher production costs and greater predictability for buyers in a volatile…
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Microsoft to Lead AI Masterclass at AEW 2026’s Renegade Intel Platform
CAPE TOWN, July 31, 2026 — As artificial intelligence [ AI ] reshapes global energy systems, African operators are increasingly turning to cloud computing, advanced analytics and connected infrastructure to improve production,…
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EU moves to bring soluble coffee under deforestation-free supply chain law
KAMPALA, July 30, 2026 — The European Commission has moved to bring soluble coffee, including soluble / instant coffee and coffee extracts, under the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], closing a long-standing…
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Centenary Group, MicroPay Uganda partner to expand digital access to education, healthcare and insurance services
KAMPALA, July 22, 2026 — Centenary Group, through its technology subsidiary Centenary Technology Services [Cente-Tech], has entered into a strategic partnership with MicroPay Uganda to develop and scale digital solutions aimed at…
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Museveni: Gen. Moses Ali was a freedom fighter, peacemaker
KAMPALA, July 21, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Gen. Moses Ali, describing him as a patriot, freedom fighter and peacemaker whose contributions to Uganda’s political…
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Gen. Moses Ali: The passing of a towering figure in Uganda’s politics and military history
KAMPALA, July 20, 2026 — The passing of Gen. Moses Ali marks the end of an era in Uganda’s political and military history — a remarkable chapter defined by resilience, controversy, patriotism…
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Solar irrigation offers hope to Moroto farmers as MPs push action on drought and hunger
MOROTO — Farmers in Lokitumo Village, Lotisan Subcounty, Moroto district, have started harvesting vegetables throughout the year after benefiting from a solar-powered irrigation system established by the Ministry of Water and Environment.…
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El Niño Could Cut Brazil’s Coffee Harvest by Up to 20 percent
BRASILIA, July 15, 2026 — Brazil’s coffee harvest could be reduced by between 15 percent and 20 percent due to the effects of El Niño, with extreme heat and irregular rainfall threatening…
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