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AfDB launches project to boost agriculture in Sudan
NAIROBI, June 9, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [Bank Group] and the UN World Food Programme [WFP] have signed a US$ 87 million Boosting Agrifood Systems Resilience in Sudan Project, to…
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Africa’s top 10 economies are worth more than US$ 2.46trn combined
KAMPALA, June 2, 2026 — The combined Gross Domestic Product [GDP] of Africa’s 10 largest economies is projected to reach approximately US$ 2.46 trillion in 2026, according to the latest estimates released…
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Africa’s growth holds firm amid global turbulence, says 2026 African Economic Outlook
BRAZZAVILLE, May 31, 2026 — Africa’s economies are projected to grow at 4.2 percent in 2026, moderating slightly from 4.4 percent in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4 percent in 2027. The findings…
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Africa doesn’t need to be translated; it needs to be heard
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 — Every year on 25 May, the continent asks one pointed question: are we moving closer to the Africa we envisioned: self-determined, sovereign in its own story? With…
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EAC Announces 2026 Regional Quality Awards to Honour Top Enterprises
ARUSHA, May 15, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has officially announced the upcoming 2026 EAC Regional Quality Awards set to fete outstanding enterprises across the region that demonstrate excellence in…
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans restructuring to holding company model
NAIROBI, April 26, 2025 — Co-operative Bank of Kenya, which last year posted its strongest-ever financial results, has unveiled plans for a significant corporate reorganisation that would see it transition into a…
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Uganda seeks serious, mutually beneficial partnerships, says PSST Ggoobi
LONDON, April 22, 2026 — The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has invited United Kingdom investors to partner with Uganda, urging them to invest and prosper alongside…
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Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
KAMPALA, March 11, 2026 — The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of…
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Uganda to reject regional mergers in iron and steel industry
WAKISO, February 14, 2026 — Uganda is set to reject proposed industrial mergers in the iron and steel sector involving regional players within the East African Community [EAC]. The Permanent Secretary and…
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Nedbank moves to acquire 66 percent stake in NCBA Group
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — NCBA Group PLC [NCBA] has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention [NOI] from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately…
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