The Cooperator News

India: gov’t speeds up multi-state cooperative registration, reduces approval period

NEW DELHI, February 6, 2026 — The registration process for Multi-State Cooperative Societies in India has been streamlined and made time-bound following amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act in 2023, with…

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Flying to the United States: Diplomat warns Ugandans against visa overstay

KAMPALA, February 5, 2026 — The United States [U.S]Government has warned Ugandans against the misuse of non-immigrant visas following a rise in cases of visa overstays, this news website reports. The warning…

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Museveni appoints Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake as Uganda Airlines CEO

KAMPALA, February 5, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as interim Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of the troubled Uganda National Airlines Company…

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Farmers’ association seeks modern store to improve produce bulking

LIRA, February 5, 2026 — Farmers under the umbrella of the Lira District Farmers’ Association [LDFA] have appealed for financial support to establish a modern warehouse to enable bulking of agricultural produce.…

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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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