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Trump moves to remove Rwanda, South Africa from AGOA trade programme

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has notified Congress and the governments of Rwanda and South Africa of his intention to terminate the two countries’ participation in the African…

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GECF Leadership Roundtable Brings Gas Producer Coordination to Paris

PARIS, November 3, 2026 — Africa’s gas industry is entering a period in which cooperation between producing countries could become increasingly important. Demand is rising, liquefied natural gas [LNG] markets are being…

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Kapchorwa councillors raise alarm over alleged PDM extortion, favouritism

KAPCHORWA, November 3, 2026 — Kapchorwa district councillors have raised concerns over alleged extortion, favouritism and poor accountability in the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM], warning that the challenges could…

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Kenya launches national coffee flavour atlas

NAIROBI, November 3, 2026 — Kenya is developing a national coffee flavour atlas to document the country’s diverse coffee profiles and link their sensory characteristics to specific growing regions, coffee varieties and…

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Wazalendo SACCO opens new cash dispatch outlet in Nakasongola

NAKASONGOLA, November 3, 2026 — Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [WSACCO] has opened a new cash dispatch outlet in Nakasongola District as part of efforts to bring financial services closer…

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Adjumani leaders move to revive Shs 106mln Magburu livestock market

ADJUMANI, November 3, 2026 — Residents of Magburu village in Ciforo Subcounty, Adjumani district, have called on local authorities to reduce market dues and revive the abandoned Magburu Commodity and Livestock Market,…

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UNEB: 920,833 candidates to sit PLE starting Tuesday

KAMPALA, November 2, 2026 — A total of 920,833 candidates are set to begin the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations [PLE] on Tuesday, with the Uganda National Examinations Board [UNEB] assuring parents, teachers…

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Safeguarding Uganda’s Harvest Through Insurance

KAMPALA, November 2, 2026 — Recent climate alerts from Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment indicate an elevated risk of El Niño weather conditions. This phenomenon brings above-normal rainfall, flash floods, severe…

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Uganda launches National Energy Compact targeting 85 percent electricity access by 2030

KAMPALA, November 2, 2026 — Uganda has launched its National Energy Compact, setting a target of increasing electricity access to 85 percent by 2030 while mobilising US$ 17.7 billion in investment to…

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Soroti bricklayers urged to form SACCO for financial empowerment

SOROTI CITY, November 2, 2026 — Young people engaged in bricklaying in Agora Ward, Soroti City, have been urged to form a savings and credit cooperative organisation [SACCO] to improve their financial…

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