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RUFORUM backs Mountains of the Moon University to boost agricultural innovation, skills development

FORT PORTAL CITY, October 26, 2026 — The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture [ RUFORUM ] has pledged to strengthen its partnership with Mountains of the Moon University [MMU]…

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European Commission explores new financing models for affordable cooperative housing

BRUSSELS, October 26, 2026 – The European Commission is seeking new financing models to unlock large-scale investment in affordable and cooperative housing across Europe, as housing cooperatives and associations continue to face…

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Museveni urges European investors to tap into Uganda’s economic opportunities

ENTEBBE, October 26, 2026 – President Yoweri Museveni has urged European investors to take advantage of Uganda’s vast investment opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and agriculture, saying increased investment in productive sectors…

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Digital skills training opens new opportunities for Soroti youth

SOROTI CITY, October 26, 2026 – More than 200 young people in Soroti City have benefited from digital skills training aimed at equipping them with practical knowledge in online entrepreneurship, financial literacy…

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Ministry urges Gulu landowners to allow irrigation project to start before compensation

GULU, October 26, 2026 — The Ministry of Water and Environment [MWE] has appealed to landowners affected by the multibillion-shilling Unyama Irrigation Scheme in Gulu and Amuru districts to allow construction works…

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Zombo to hold agricultural trade show and coffee conference

ZOMBO, October 26, 2026 — Zombo District has begun preparations for a major agricultural trade show and coffee conference aimed at showcasing the district’s agricultural potential, promoting value addition and linking farmers…

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Fishermen seek Bunyoro Kingdom intervention over Lake Albert fishing restrictions

HOIMA, October 25, 2026 – Fishermen in the Bunyoro Sub-region have petitioned the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Andrew Byakutaga, to intervene over strict government regulations that they say have prevented them…

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US$ 17bln in commitments and new deals drive African energy investment

CAPE TOWN, October 25, 2026 — African Energy Week [AEW] 2026 concluded in Cape Town after five days of dealmaking, licensing announcements and project updates aimed at accelerating investment across Africa’s energy…

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Otuke’s Okere Shea Cooperative exports 23 metric tonnes of shea butter to USA

OTUKE, October 24 2026 — Okere Shea Cooperative Society Limited in Otuke District has exported 23 metric tonnes of premium Nilotica shea butter to the United States of America [USA], marking a…

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Italy launches global coffee strategy to boost sustainability and investment

ROME, October 24, 2026 — Italy has launched its International Coffee Strategy, bringing together government institutions, international organisations, and private-sector representatives in an aim to strengthen the global coffee supply chain. Speaking…

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