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US Treasury sanctions Rwanda Defence Force over alleged support to M23 rebels

WASHINGTON, February 3, 2026 — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force [RDF] and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of backing the March…

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Soroti painters receive financial literacy training to boost their businesses and household incomes

SOROTI, March 3, 2026 — In a bid to break the cycle of poverty, painters in Soroti City have undergone financial literacy training aimed at strengthening their businesses and improving their household…

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Mitigating climate change: Private firm seeks clearance to resume sustainable charcoal production

GULU CITY, March 3, 2026 — Kijani Forestry Limited, a social enterprise focused on combating climate change in Northern Uganda, has begun engaging government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development…

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EAC Heads of State to Convene 25th Ordinary Summit in Arusha

KAMPALA, March 2, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] Heads of State are set to convene for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State on March 7, 2026,…

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Global oil prices jump and shares fall as as Iran strikes Middle East

LONDON, March 2, 2026 — Global oil prices have risen as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Brent crude,…

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Complying with EUDR: Brazil launches digital tool to map coffee production areas

BRASILIA, March 2, 2026 — Brazil’s National Supply Company [CONAB] has introduced the Plataforma Parque Cafeeiro [Coffee Park Platform], a digital solution aimed at ensuring supply chain traceability and certifying that Brazilian…

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Chief Justice Emeritus rallies thousands for coffee farming drive in Agago

AGAGO, March 2, 2026 — Thousands of farmers gathered at the residence of Alphonse Owiny-Dollo in Toocoo Cell, Oporot Ward, Patongo Town Council, as the former Chief Justice of Uganda spearheaded a…

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Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution

By Judy Waruiru, NAIROBI, March 2, 2026 — Africa has already proved the world wrong. We did not just join the digital payment race; we set the pace for mobile money and…

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Finance Trust Bank, IPED partner to enhance women-led businesses through loan access

KAMPALA, March 2, 2026 – Finance Trust Bank [FTB] has partnered with the Initiative for I&P Entrepreneurs & Development [IPED] to improve access to loan facilities for women-owned business across Uganda. The…

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PDM beneficiaries in Soroti City laud Museveni for initiative, pledge to use funds wisely

SOROTI CITY, March 1, 2026 — In Soroti City West Division, beneficiaries of the government’s Parish Development Model [PDM] have expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for launching the initiative, which has…

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