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NUP rejects Museveni’s declaration as president-elect

KAMPALA, January 18, 2025 — The opposition National Unity Platform [ NUP ] has contested the declaration of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Yesterday, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission,…

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How banks can transform compliance through technology

By Anne Mureithi KAMPALA January 18, 2026 — Provision of banking services in Africa continues to undergo profound digital transformation where most transactions are conducted virtually via digital devices and cash moved…

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Gov’t to centralise tax communication

KAMPALA, January 18, 2026 – The Government of Uganda said recently it intends to establish a consolidated platform that would facilitate all tax-related communication to the public. The platform that would be…

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Coops in Nigeria’s Edo State to be revitalised-official

BENIN CITY, January 18, 2026 — The Edo State Government recently said that cooperative societies across the state will be revitalised and fully integrated into its development framework under the SHINE Agenda…

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New report reveals how AFCON 2025 is becoming a global sports and commercial powerhouse

KAMPALA, January 17, 2026 — Africa Sports Unified [ASU], a boutique strategic consultancy and intelligence platform focused on the Pan-African sports economy has released its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Overview Report.…

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EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal

LONDON, January 17, 2026 — European Union [EU] will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros [US$53 billion] in funding. The European Union…

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Global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty

KAMPALA, January 16, 2026 —The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to…

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Indonesia: Village cooperatives to tackle job scarcity in communities

JAKARTA, January 16, 2026 – Indonesian Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme is designed as a solution for job scarcity faced by the community, especially…

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Africa’s coffee exports rise 7.7 percent in November 2025-ICO report

LONDON, January 15, 2026 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 7.7 percent in November 2025 to 1.41 million bags from 1.31mln bags in November 2024, according to…

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Combating climate change: MAK pilots first Living Lab in Luweero

LUWEERO, January 15, 2026 – Makerere University has established a pilot Living Lab in a rural homestead in Luweero district as part of its intensified efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions. The…

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