Energy
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nakaseke dairy farmers embrace solar irrigation to beat drought, boost milk production
LUWERO, July 7, 2026 — Dairy farmers in Nakaseke district are increasingly embracing solar-powered irrigation systems to sustain fodder production, increase milk yields and cushion themselves against the effects of climate change.…
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Masindi district, NGOs collaborate to promote climate-smart awareness among farmers
MASINDI, June 14, 2026 — The Midwestern Region Centre for Democracy and Human Rights [MICOD], in partnership with the Rotary Club of Masindi and the Masindi District Local Government, has launched an…
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Invest Africa, and FirstBank UK to Host Joint Closing Reception as part of The Africa Debate 2026
LONDON, June 1, 2026 — The Mayor of London and FirstBank UK have announced a joint Closing Reception, marking the conclusion of The Africa Debate 2026, taking place this Wednesday at The…
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APPO SG Ghezali to address AEW 2026 as African Energy Bank nears launch
KAMPALA, May 9, 2026 — Farid Ghezali, Secretary General [SG] of the African Petroleum Producers Organization [APPO], will take the stage at African Energy Week [ AEW ] 2026, taking place October…
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Opinions & Commentary
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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Uganda seeks investment partnerships and IMF support at 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington D.C
KAMPALA, April 14, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has dispatched a high-level delegation to the 2026 International Monetary Fund [ IMF ]-World Bank Group [WBG] Spring Meeting…
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Human Capital: The missing link in Africa’s energy security and industrialisation
KAMPALA, April 14, 2026 — Across Africa, governments and private investors are fast-tracking plans to construct and modernise refineries, gas processing facilities, petrochemical plants, pipelines, and storage infrastructure. These efforts are aimed…
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Opinions & Commentary
Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused…
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Afreximbank partners with African Energy Week 2026 to drive Africa-led energy deals
CAIRO, April 8, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has been confirmed as a Partner of African Energy Week [AEW] 2026, taking place October 12–16 in Cape Town. Its participation underscores…
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World Bank, IMF, and IEA form joint taskforce over Middle East war shock
KAMPALA, April 2, 2026 — The heads of the International Energy Agency [IEA], International Monetary Fund [IMF], and World Bank Group [WBG] have agreed to establish a high-level coordination group to respond…
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