Trade
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ICA to launch Global Cooperative Legal Framework Analysis in webinar
LONDON, February 11, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] will host a global webinar on February 25 to officially launch its Legal Framework Analysis [LFA] for Cooperatives, a major research initiative…
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Uganda selected to host AFCA Conference and Expo 2027
KAMPALA, February 11, 2026 — Uganda has been selected to host the African Fine Coffees Association [AFCA] Conference and Expo in 2027, marking a significant milestone for the country’s coffee sector and…
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Kotido Municipality struggles to recover Emyooga funds
KOTIDO, February 11, 2026 — Kotido Municipality is grappling with the recovery of funds disbursed to the beneficiaries under the Emyooga programme, a Government of Ugandan initiative aimed at creating wealth and…
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Agago cooperative to focus on growing maize, soybean and sunflower in new season
AGAGO, February 11, 2026 — Members of the newly revived Lukole Cooperative Society Limited in Agago district are set to focus on growing maize, soybeans and sunflower when the rainy season begins…
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Sebei cooperative empowers farmers with sustainable incomes
KAPCHORWA, February 10, 2026 — Farmers in the Sebei Subregion are experiencing renewed hope following the rapid growth of Sebei Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society Limited, a farmer-led initiative founded in 2024,…
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Commonwealth law ministers meeting opens with calls to make rule of law work for all
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — The Commonwealth law ministers meeting opened in Fiji on Monday with calls for sustained action to ensure the rule of law delivers progress and shared prosperity for…
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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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