Politics
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UN Women, Equity Bank Uganda sign deal to boost women’s financial inclusion
KAMPALA, April 2, 2026 — UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda Limited have signed a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment and expanding access to inclusive financial services across Uganda.…
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Kwania leaders push fish farming to curb wetland degradation
KWANIA, April 2, 2026 — Leaders in Kwania district have announced plans to promote fish farming as part of efforts to curb widespread wetland degradation and provide alternative livelihoods for residents. The…
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Kanungu coffee cooperative hit hard as Middle East conflict disrupts export trade
KANUNGU, April 1, 2026 — Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative Society Limited is facing a deepening crisis after nearly 10 tonnes of Robusta and Arabica coffee were stranded in transit amid the ongoing…
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Teachers’ SACCOs directed to prepare for Walimu Union AGM
KAMPALA, April 1, 2026 — Uganda’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has directed all teacher savings and credit cooperatives [ SACCOs ] affiliated to Walimu Cooperative Union to begin preparations…
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Gov’t assures public of stable fuel supply amid Middle East disruptions
KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — The Government of Ugandan has reassured Ugandans and key sectors of the economy that the country’s fuel supply remains stable and sufficient despite disruptions to global oil…
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Ethiopia’s potato coops rebound after conflict, driving food security and growth
ADDIS ABABA, March 31, 2026 — Potato cooperatives in Ethiopia are rebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, with farmers in Tigray and the Gamo Zone turning to improved seed, training and finance…
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Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2026 delivers expanded programme and debuts ‘MICE at Night’
MELBOURNE, March 31, 2026 — The Melbourne International Coffee Expo [MICE] returned took place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from March 26-28, 2026, bringing together the global coffee community for…
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MPs shocked as Mityana district recovers just Shs 250,000 from Shs 8bln PDM funds
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have expressed shock and concern over Mityana district’s dismal recovery of funds under the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], after it emerged…
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AfDB approves US$ 5.65mln for new off-grid climate finance in fragile African states
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has approved a US$ 5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa [SEFA] to pilot the Peace Renewable…
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World Bank Group Statement on the Conflict in the Middle East
WASHINGTON DC., March 28, 2026 — A number of the World Bank Group’s clients in emerging markets have reached out to us as the conflict in the Middle East has started to…
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