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The final event of the International Year: France’s #IYC2025 closing event reaffirms the vital role of coops
PARIS, February 7, 2026 — On February 3, 2026, France’s cooperative movement marked the close of the International Year of Cooperatives with an event hosted at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council…
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Ethiopia bondholders plan lawsuit as US$ 1bln debt row escalates
ADDIS ABABA, February 3, 2026 — Private-sector investors are preparing legal action against Ethiopia over its US$ 1 billion Eurobond default, after official creditors—led by China and France—blocked a restructuring deal that…
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Torres Vedras hosts Global Innovation Coop Summit
LISBON, November 25, 2025 — Around 350 cooperators from 24 countries attended the Global Innovation Coop Summit in Torres Vedras, Portugal, to explore how cooperatives are innovating and responding to global challenges.…
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Building a better world: UN World Social Summit celebrates IYC2025
DOHA, November 5, 2025 – The UN Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives [COPAC] and the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has co-hosted the official closing ceremony of the 2025 International…
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World Cooperative Monitor 2025 highlights power of coops in transforming global economy
DOHA November 4, 2025 – Yesterday, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] released the 2025 edition of the World Cooperative…
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5th Conference on Cooperatives & Solidarity Economy set for Sandton, South Africa
KAMPALA, November 3, 2025 –- The 5th Edition of the Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy [CCSE] takes place from November 4-7, 2025 in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in…
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Uganda aims to register 2.8mln coffee farmers ahead of EUDR deadline
KAMPALA, May 28, 2025 — Uganda has revised its target to register 2.8 million coffee farmers, more than double its initial projection, as it intensifies efforts to comply with the European Union…
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Ugandan students sent abroad for oil and gas training
KAMPALA, May 9, 2025 –– At least 100 young Ugandans have embarked on advanced training in oil and gas operations in France, Malaysia, and Oman, as the country prepares for the commencement…
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Uganda Cubs storm FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in Qatar
KAMPALA, April 13, 2025 –– For the first time in its history, a Ugandan team will take part in a FIFA World Cup. The Uganda Cubs, the Under 17 [U-17] national football…
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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies aged 88
PARIS, February 5, 2025 — Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan…
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