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African Pipeline Projects: What’s Holding Up Development?
CAPE TOWN, December 3, 2025 — While Africa possesses vast hydrocarbon resources, decades of underdeveloped infrastructure continue to limit the economic potential of its oil and gas sector. In 2025, several major…
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Australia’s BCCM releases inaugural Impact Report for 2025
CANBERRA, December 16, 2025 — Australia’s cooperative and mutual sector continues to demonstrate its economic strength, with the top 100 cooperatives and mutuals generating A$ 47.7 billion in revenue, managing A$ 235.8…
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Kenya: SACCOs urged to raise performance
NAIROBI, November 22, 2025 — Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Kenya have been urged to intensify efforts to strengthen capital retention by expanding credit access to their members. Loan provision…
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Uganda ready to host Connect International Buyers Week in Kampala
KAMPALA, November 11, 2025 — The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development [PACEID] is to host the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week aimed at positioning Uganda as a competitive source…
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: new video spotlights cooperative impact
BRUSSELS, October 26, 2025 — Have you ever wondered how cooperatives shape people’s daily lives? A new global video, “A Day in the Life with Coops”, takes you on a visual journey…
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AFC closes record US$ 1.5bln syndicated loan, its largest-ever facility
KAMPALA, September 30, 2025 — Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ], the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has successfully closed its largest-ever debt facility, a landmark US$1.5 billion syndicated loan. This…
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Cooperatives as Cultural Catalysts: Side Event at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025
BARCELONA, September 19, 2025 — As part of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development [Mondiacult 2025], the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], along with the International Organisation of Industrial…
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Egypt’s sweet potato exports surge amid growing demand in Europe
CAIRO, August 12, 2025 — Egypt’s sweet potato sector is experiencing robust growth, with exports reaching record levels as global demand, particularly from European Union [EU] and United Kingdom [UK] markets, continues…
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European Parliament pushes for repeal of deforestation law
BRUSSELS, July 25, 2025 — Debate is still alive in the European Union [EU] about the incoming ban on goods linked to deforestation, with the European Parliament pushing for a repeal of…
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Traders rush to import Brazilian coffee ahead of Trump’s 50 percent tariff
NEW YORK — Commodities traders are scrambling to bring Brazilian coffee into the United States before a new 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, announced by the Trump administration, takes effect on…
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