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Euro Coop Joins Call to Stop Deregulation of New GMOs
LONDON, February 16, 2025 — Euro Coop has joined forces with Greenpeace and other organizations in signing a Joint Statement on the Deregulation of New GMOs, urging European policymakers to protect small…
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EU and EAC launch strategic projects to strengthen regional trade and economic growth
ARUSHA, February 7, 2025 – The European Union [EU] and the East African Community [EAC] has launched three key projects designed to strengthen regional integration, enhance trade and foster inclusive economic growth.…
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International Tourism Recovers to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
KAMPALA, January 21, 2025 — With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations…
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14th EAC Games close on a high for Uganda
MOMBASA, December 19, 2024 – The 14th East African Community [ EAC ] Inter-Parliamentary Games closed on Tuesday in Mombasa City, Kenya with Team Uganda taking accolades in many of the sports…
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Odrek Rwabogo inaugurates new coffee factory in Bugisu
MBALE, December 11, 2024 – The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development [PACEID], Odrek Rwabwogo, recently inaugurated the Balambuli Kwigatte Coffee [BKC] Factory and the Elgon Production…
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African leaders want continent’s natural assets worth trillions of dollars to be part of measuring GDP of countries
BAKU, November, 19, 2024 – African Heads of State and government are calling for the continent’s vast natural capital to be considered when measuring their countries’ Gross Domestic Product [GDP]. In a…
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Global Credit Union membership surpasses 411mln
MADISON, Wis., October 24, 2024 — World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2023 Statistical Report shows membership in the global credit union movement topped 411 million, while assets surpassed US$ 3.7 trillion last…
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AFC Returns to Global Debt Capital Markets with Oversubscribed Five-Year US$ 500mln Eurobond
LAGOS, October 5, 2024 — Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ], the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider has announced an outstanding return to the global debt capital markets, successfully issuing a US$500…
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Coffee exporters rush to ship to EU before year-end
KAMPALA, September 9, 2024 — Coffee cargoes are flooding the European Union as traders rush to stock up on beans ahead of new environmental rules that are to be implemented at the…
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Interview: Cooperatives Europe President talks of his involvement in cooperative movement
BRUSSELS, August 24, 2024 – Jean-Louis Bancel, President of France’s apex body Coop FR and cooperative bank Crédit Cooperatif, was recently elected president of Cooperatives Europe. Members of the organisation, which is…
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