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WBG launches initiative to improve water security for 1 billion people

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026—The World Bank Group [WBG], in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners, today launched Water Forward, a global platform to help improve water security…

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South Africa: SALGA, Global Trust Project launch municipal trust pilot

JOHANNESBURG, April 16, 2026 — The South African Local Government Association [SALGA] and The Global Trust Project [TGTP] have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to pilot the Trust Equity Framework [TEf]…

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Over 500 youth trained in climate-smart poultry value chain

MUKONO, April 16, 2026 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has trained more than 500 young people in climate-smart poultry farming, equipping them with practical skills to improve productivity and livelihoods.…

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New Wazalendo SACCO Board Assumes Office

KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 — The newly elected Board of Directors and Supervisory Board of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [WSACCO] have officially assumed office following their election at the recently…

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African Mining Week to spotlight artisanal mining reform amid Africa’s US$ 8.5trn resource potential

KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 — As Africa steps up efforts to formalise its artisanal and small-scale mining [ASM] sector, the upcoming African Mining Week [AMW] will highlight initiatives aimed at unlocking an…

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Pearl Bank’s Wendi Wallet drives surge as deposits hit Shs 240.5bln

KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 — A quiet but notable shift is under way in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. One such bank…

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Karamoja farmers turn to wheat in ambitious drive to transform regional economy

MOROTO, April 15, 2026 — A quiet agricultural transformation is taking root across the plains of Karamoja Subregion, as farmers embrace wheat production under a landmark initiative aimed at boosting household incomes…

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Mbarara City moves to demolish illegal structures in urban clean-up drive

MBARARA CITY, April 15, 2026 — Authorities in Mbarara City have launched a fresh campaign to demolish dilapidated and illegal structures, following a successful operation to ease street congestion. City officials say…

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Afreximbank delivers strong FY2025 results, with total assets and contingencies base of US$ 48.5bln

CAIRO, Egypt, April 15, 2026 – The African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] and its subsidiaries have announced strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, underscoring sustained resilience, growing…

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Uganda earns record Shs 9trn from coffee exports amid strong global demand

KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 – Uganda has registered a record performance in coffee exports, earning approximately Shs 9 trillion over a 12-month period, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of…

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