Politics
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Reducing border delays: EAC moves to harmonise crop pest inspections across region
KAMPALA, June 14, 2026 – The East African Community [EAC] is set to adopt a harmonised pest risk assessment framework and standard operating procedures [SOPs] for key agricultural crops produced and traded…
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Middle East Conflict Sends Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19
KAMPALA, June 14, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation,…
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FIFA World Cup: African Giants Morocco and Brazil Share Spoils in Classic Encounter
NEW JERSEY, June 14, 2026 — African football powerhouse, Morocco and Brazil played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a classic World Cup encounter as both sides opened their campaign with a…
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Africa CDC Raises Concern as Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Cases Top 700 in DR Congo and Uganda
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [ Africa CDC ] has warned that the Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak mostly affecting the Democratic Republic of the…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump’s USA hammer Paraguay 4–1
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, June 13, 2026 — Folarin Balogun struck twice as the United States launched their first home FIFA World Cup campaign in 32 years with a commanding 4–1 victory over Paraguay on…
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IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to Convene in Azerbaijan
RIYADH, June 13, 2026 –The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan on 17 June 2026 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable…
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Kigali to host 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair with focus on leather and horticulture value chains
KAMPALA, June 13, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] is set to hold the 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises [MSMEs] Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30, to…
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New ICA-Africa President Malonza calls for end to exporting raw wealth and importing inflation
MAPUTO, June 12, 2026 — Newly elected President of the International Cooperative Alliance–Africa [ICA-Africa], McLoud Malonza, has called on African countries to strengthen regional supply chains and reduce reliance on imports, warning…
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Yumbe cocoa cooperative receives support from Turkish agency to boost productivity
YUMBE, June 12, 2026 — Yumbe District Cocoa Cooperative Limited has received a donation of essential agricultural equipment and inputs from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency [TİKA] aimed at increasing crop…
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Human capital tops spending priorities in Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion budget
KAMPALA, June 12, 2026 — Human capital development, infrastructure development, and security emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year unveiled on Thursday,…
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