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Gulu City withdraws controversial cattle restocking form

GULU CITY, April 24, 2026 — Gulu City officials have withdrawn controversial cattle restocking form that was being used to identify and register beneficiaries, following a public outcry. The form, which included…

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Sierra Leone deepens upstream ambitions with Shell reconnaissance deal

FREETOWN, April 24, 2026 — Sierra Leone has strengthened its upstream petroleum ambitions with the signing of a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Shell Exploration Company B.V., marking a significant step in its…

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NRM achieves 87 percent implementation of 2021–2026 Manifesto, report says

KAMPALA, April 24, 2026 — The ruling National Resistance Movement [ NRM ] has achieved an overall score of 87 per cent in its end-of-term performance assessment, according to the End of…

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AFC opens Nairobi office, targets additional US$ 2bln in regional investments

NAIROBI, April 24, 2026 — The Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ] and the Government of Kenya have signed a Host Country Agreement establishing AFC’s first regional office in Nairobi, strengthening the…

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Uganda Airlines holds AGM amid push for increased funding

KAMPALA, April 24, 2026 — The national carrier, Uganda National Airlines Company Limited, has called for increased funding to sustain its operations in an increasingly competitive regional aviation industry. Speaking at the…

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Why Africa Needs Institutional Coordination on Energy Policy

KAMPALA, April 24, 2026 — As global energy governance shifts from negotiation tables to courtrooms, Africa is facing a new and urgent challenge: ensuring its voice is not only heard, but aligned.…

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Africa’s domestic capital overtakes external flows, signalling shift in development financing — AFC report

KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Africa’s domestic capital base has surpassed external financing flows over the past decade, marking a decisive shift in how the continent funds its growth and industrialisation, according…

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Uganda’s forests show climate finance can deliver, ministry says

KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Uganda’s forests are demonstrating that climate finance can work when backed by strong national systems and sustained political commitment, the Ministry of Water and Environment has said.…

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Police officers to plant coffee to boost household incomes and welfare

KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — More than 210 police officers in Kampala have received coffee seedlings under a new initiative aimed at boosting household incomes and improving welfare. The Force’s Directorate of…

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UPDF warns Amolatar fishermen against illegal fishing

AMOLATAR, April 23, 2026 — The 155 Marines Battalion, a specialised unit of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF], has cautioned fishermen operating on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar district against engaging in…

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