The Cooperator News

Hoima: Over 1,000 locals petition minister over land dispute with former Deputy PM’s family

HOIMA, February 5, 2026 — More than 1,000 residents of Kyamukwenda Parish in Kapapi Subcounty, Hoima district, are embroiled in a land dispute with the family of former Deputy Prime Minister [pm]…

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MTIC holds cooperative clinic in Jinja to revitalise Busoga sector

JINJA, February 5, 2026 — The continued collapse of cooperatives in the Busoga Sub-region has left many residents trapped in persistent poverty and slowed local development, with some families unable to afford…

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Rwabwogo welcomes AGOA extension, says new opportunities opened in key US cities

KAMPALA, February 4, 2026 — African trade advocates have welcomed the United States Senate’s decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA] through December 2026, describing it as a critical…

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Bushenyi: PDM SACCO Chairperson remanded over extortion allegations

BUSHENYI, February 4, 2026 – The Chairperson of the Magoma Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [PDM SACCO] in Kahungye Parish, Nyabubare Subcounty in Bushenyi district, has been remanded to…

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Youth Charter calls for Africa-wide investment in sport-led education to deliver SDG 4

KAMPALA, February 4, 2026 — The Youth Charter has issued a renewed call for African governments, institutions, and development partners to invest in sport-led education models as a proven pathway to delivering…

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Zimbabwe: Gov’t warns stubborn housing cooperatives

HARARE, February 4, 2026 —The Government of Zimbabwe has warned housing cooperatives that are flouting governance rules, saying mandatory annual audits, elections and general meetings are non-negotiable for their legitimacy and survival.…

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Clear your debts, journalists told ahead of AGM

SOROTI CITY, February 4, 2026 — The Soroti City West Division Journalists’ Association has issued a warning to members with outstanding debts, urging them to clear their arrears ahead of the upcoming…

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Boosting tourism revenue: Uganda targets Swiss tourists

KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Uganda is targeting  more tourists from Switzerland in 2026, with the aim of increasing tourism revenue, which is crucial in funding government’s development priorities. To realise this…

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Ethiopia bondholders plan lawsuit as US$ 1bln debt row escalates

ADDIS ABABA, February 3, 2026 — Private-sector investors are preparing legal action against Ethiopia over its US$ 1 billion Eurobond default, after official creditors—led by China and France—blocked a restructuring deal that…

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Fiji set to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on advancing rule of law

KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from February 9-12, 2026 at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. About 150 delegates, including attorneys…

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