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African countries urged to lead own industrialisation path
KAMPALA, November 20, 2025 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation [UNIDO] Representative to the East African Community [EAC] and Mauritius, Stephen Kargbo, has urged African leaders to take charge of industrialisation…
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Opinions & Commentary
OPED; Corporates’ Role in Conservation Protects Assets, Stabilises Supply Chains and Strengthens Long-term Value
By Humphrey Kariuki KAMPALA, November 17, 2025 — In the Congo Basin, forests are cleared each day as rivers that sustain millions of livelihoods across Africa decline. Across the Sahel, advancing deserts…
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Adjumani leaders mobilise communities in fight against plastic pollution
ADJUMANI, June 9, 2025 –– Adjumani district leaders have mobilised communities to take decisive action against plastic pollution, urging tree planting, environmental stewardship, and a swift shift away from harmful plastic products.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
World celebrates UN International Day of Cooperatives
KAMPALA, July 7, 2024 – Cooperatives in the world celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives yesterday. An annual celebration of cooperatives, the day has been observed on the first Saturday in July since…
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Global experts urge action as Africa grapples with US$ 65bln timber trade deficit
ABIDJAN, March 27, 2024 – Africa must work to urgently address its staggering US$ 65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent’s future development, global…
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International
ICA proposes cooperative model as viable option in platform economy at ILO meeting
GENEVA-The International Labour Organisation [ILO] organised a tripartite meeting of experts to explore the opportunities and challenges generated by the platform economy in respect of decent work. Held in Geneva recently, the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Wetlands disappearing three times faster than before due to population growth
SOROTI– Wetlands, amongst the world’s most economically valuable ecosystems and essential regulators of the global climate, are disappearing three times faster than forests, experts have warned. Wetlands include some of the most…
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