Africa
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Health
Young African innovators invited to develop AI solutions for family planning
November 4, 2026 – Young African innovators have been invited to develop artificial intelligence [AI]-powered solutions to improve access to family planning services under the third edition of the Africa Young Innovators…
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Energy & Mining
Afreximbank and APPO formally establish Africa Energy Bank
LAGOS, November 2, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation [APPO] have formally established the Africa Energy Bank [AEB] to help address the continent’s growing energy…
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Africa
Russia-Africa Summit adopts declaration calling for multipolar world order, expanded cooperation
MOSCOW, October 30, 2026 — The third Russia-Africa Summit on Thursday adopted a declaration calling for a more multipolar world order, greater African representation in global governance and expanded cooperation in trade,…
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Africa
AFC, Munich Re sign US$ 1bln deal to boost trade finance for African banks
KAMPALA, October 27, 2026 – Africa Finance Corporation [AFC] and global reinsurer Munich Re have signed a US$ 1 billion risk-sharing agreement aimed at expanding trade finance for African banks and boosting…
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Opinions & Commentary
Africa must change the game
KAMPALA, October 18, 2026 — Africa does not need another declaration of independence. Africa needs a new strategy. For decades, we have rightly spoken about colonialism, unequal trade, exploitation, debt, aid dependency…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda reaffirms first oil timeline, eyes refinery completion by 2030
CAPE TOWN, October 17, 2026 — Uganda is on track to begin commercial oil production by June 2027, with first exports expected to follow through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP],…
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News
Cooperatives could help tackle global hunger, report says
KAMPALA, October 16, 2026 — Cooperatives could play a bigger role in tackling global hunger by helping small-scale farmers access markets, finance, technology and infrastructure, a new report has said. The report…
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News
African cooperatives urged to expand role in economic transformation
KAMPALA, October 14, 2026 — Cooperatives across Africa are being urged to expand their role in economic transformation by strengthening food systems, creating opportunities for women and young people, improving access to…
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Trade
Africa’s coffee exports fall as Uganda drives regional decline
KAMPALA, October 10, 2026 — Africa’s coffee exports fell by 1.8 percent in August 2026, extending the region’s declining trend to six consecutive months, with Uganda accounting for much of the latest…
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Trade
Sub-Saharan Africa records 11 percent trade growth as globalisation hits record level
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s trade value grew by 11 percent in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions…
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