The Cooperator News

Africa CDC and Ethiopia officially launch CPHIA 2026 to advance Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda

ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia officially launched the Conference on Public…

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Zombo district approves Shs 41.5bln budget for FY2026/27

 ZOMBO, May 10, 2026 — Zombo District Council has approved a budget of Shs 41,589,259,687 for the 2026/27 financial year during a council meeting held on Wednesday. The theme of this year’s…

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Digital tools continue to transform farming in Southeast Asia

MANILA, May 10, 2026 — Digital technologies are continuing to transform agriculture across Southeast Asia, offering new opportunities for millions of small-scale farmers who produce the bulk of the region’s food. For…

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New research shows how a carefully selected mix of coffee varieties unlocks higher yields in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN, May 10, 2026 — New research conducted in Côte d’Ivoire shows that planting a mix of six rigorously tested and validated robusta coffee varieties can increase yields by up to 86…

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Co-operative Bank of Tanzania reports strong growth after first year

 DODOMA, May 10, 2026 — The Co-operative Bank of Tanzania, which launched last April, has marked its first year of operations by reporting strong growth in customer numbers. In its latest report,…

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 BoU’s Atingi-Ego advocates faster commercial dispute resolution to strengthen financial sector stability

KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — The Bank of  Uganda [BoU] Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego, has called for the effective use of Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] mechanisms in handling commercial disputes, saying prolonged litigation…

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APPO SG Ghezali to address AEW 2026 as African Energy Bank nears launch

KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — Farid Ghezali, Secretary General [SG] of the African Petroleum Producers Organization [APPO], will take the stage at African Energy Week [ AEW ] 2026, taking place October…

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African Catholic Church celebrates Pope Leo XIV’s first year as Pontiff

KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] has joined the global Catholic community in celebrating the first anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope Leo…

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 Kikuube, Hoima communities receive 600 rainwater harvesting tanks worth Shs 800mln

KIKUUBE, May 9, 2026 — In a bid to reduce escalating human-wildlife conflicts, communities living around the Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve in Hoima and Kikuube districts have received 600 rainwater harvesting tanks. The…

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Kotido’s green energy transition slows as briquette producers grapple with low demand and material shortages

KOTIDO, May 9, 2026 — A major environmental initiative aimed at curbing rapid deforestation caused by charcoal burning in Kotido district is facing significant setbacks. Despite targeted interventions and technical training intended…

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