The Cooperator News

Ugandan coops stand to reap more from China’s zero-tariff policy for African products

KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — Leading Ugandan cooperatives exporting to China are excited about the Asian country’s new tariff policy that grants virtually duty-free access for African products into its market. China…

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Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR

KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…

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LIRA RDC warns farmers against wasting coffee seedlings

LIRA, May 13, 2026 — The Office of the Resident District Commissioner [RDC] for Lira district has warned farmers in the district against wasting coffee seedlings distributed under the government programme of…

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West Acholi Cooperative Union embarks on cattle rearing to tap lucrative beef market

GULU CITY, May 13, 2026 — West Acholi Cooperative Union [WACU] has embarked on cattle rearing on part of its 7,000 acres of land in Nwoya district as it seeks tap into…

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Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Carlo Borzaga

BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The Venice Foundation for Peace Research and the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] have launched a Doctoral Thesis Award in memory of Prof.…

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Interview: ICAO President Hodong KANG

BRUSSELS, May 13, 2026 — The International Cooperative Agricultural Organisation [ ICAO ] is a sectoral body of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], founded in 1951 to represent global agricultural cooperatives. Its…

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No more sleeping, no more corruption, in this “kisanji”, Museveni vows at swearing-in

KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to crack down on corruption and complacency as he was sworn in for his seventh term in office, declaring that the new…

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Uganda to issue inaugural sovereign sukuk

KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — The Government of Uganda is in advanced stages of issuing the inaugural Sovereign Sukuk to finance 15 percent of the total cost of Euro 2.7 billion required…

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Ecobank Group and AGRA forge strategic partnership to transform Africa’s agricultural value chains and drive inclusive growth

NAIROBI, May 12, 2026 — Ecobank Group and AGRA have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Africa’s agricultural ecosystem and accelerating inclusive economic growth across the continent. The Memorandum of Understanding…

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Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term

KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Tuesday sworn in for a seventh term in office during a heavily guarded state ceremony at the Kololo ceremonial grounds…

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