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Kadaga presents EAC US$ 110.9mln budget to regional legislative assembly

KAMPALA, June 26, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] presented to the East African Legislative Assembly [EALA] budget estimates amounting to US$ 110,863,576 for the 2026/2027Financial Year [FY]. The budget was…

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AfDB Group backs Zambia’s global landmark debt-for-development swap

LUSAKA, June 26, 2026 — Zambia is to invest millions of dollars of savings realised through the successful US$ 1.36 billion debt buyback in projects to provide reliable and affordable electricity access…

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African trio make history as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa storm into World Cup knockout stage

PHILADELPHIA/ATLANTA, June 26, 2026 — African football celebrated a landmark moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa all secured places in the knockout rounds with…

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UIBFS concludes Women in Leadership Programme, calls for bold and confident female leaders

KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [ UIBFS ] has concluded its 2026 Women in Leadership Programme, a five-day intensive training initiative aimed at strengthening…

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UCSCU urges stronger governance and technology adoption to strengthen SACCOs

KABALE, June 25, 2026 — The Board Chairperson of the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [ UCSCU ], Col. Allan Kitanda, has called for stronger governance systems, greater transparency, and…

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Afreximbank report says Africa can turn geopolitical shocks into growth opportunity

KAMPALA, June 25, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has launched its 2026 African Trade Report, arguing that escalating global geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions could be transformed into long-term…

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Best of Congo Cooperatives launches 2026 coffee competition and auction

GOMA, June 25, 2026 — The Best of Congo Cooperatives initiative has launched its 2026 competition and auction, aimed at showcasing Congolese specialty coffee on the global market while strengthening livelihoods for…

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UK set to initiate EUDR-aligned deforestation regulations

LONDON, June 25, 2026 – The UK Government is initiating new regulations aimed at ensuring that everyday products sold in the country, including items like coffee and cocoa, do not contribute to…

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East Acholi Cooperative Union charts revival course with leadership elections

KITGUM, June 25, 2026 — After nearly a decade of dormancy, East Acholi Cooperative Union Limited is set to mark a major milestone in its revival this Saturday with elections for a…

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MAAIF engages Kapchorwa stakeholders on livestock vaccination against FMD

KAPCHORWA, June 25, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has engaged leaders and technical officers in Kapchorwa district in a sensitisation meeting on the implementation of the…

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