Politics
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Scottish Africa Business Association Launch Annual Report
ABERDEEN, January 15, 2026 — The Scottish Africa Business Association [SABA] has released its Annual Report for 2025, highlighting a year of expansion, increased member activity and strategic engagement across Scotland, London…
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Acholi war debt claimants want cattle restocking done alongside compensation
GULU CITY, January 14, 2026 — Members of the Acholi War Debt Claimants Association have called on government to implement cattle restocking alongside their compensation, saying the compensation process is long overdue.…
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Cooperatives can now offer telecommunication services in Brazil
BRASILIA, January 14, 2026 — A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband…
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African Power Pools: How Regional Integration Can Strengthen Energy Security
CAPE TOWN, January 14, 2026 — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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Large SACCOs must be regulated by BoU – Attorney General
MBARARA CITY, January 13, 2026 – The Attorney General [AG], Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has advised the Bank of Uganda [BoU], the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], and the Ministry of Finance…
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Journalists trained on safety, election reporting and digital security
MBALE CITY, January 13, 2025 — Journalists from various media houses in Eastern Uganda have undergone training on safety measures, responsible election reporting and digital security during a four-day workshop held recently…
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Use wetlands profitably, Museveni advises Lango residents
KOLE, January 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the National Resistance Movement [NRM] candidate in the forthcoming presidential election, has advised residents of Kole District and the wider…
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Historic UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives every decade
KAMPALA, January, 13, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following…
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Gulu: Shs 40.7mln Emyooga funds disbursed to beneficiaries
GULU, January 12, 2026 — A total of Shs 40.7 million was disbursed last year to beneficiaries in Gulu District under the Emyooga programme, a presidential initiative launched in August 2019 to…
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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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