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EAC strengthens fiscal and monetary policy coordination towards monetary union
ARUSHA, September 29, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] is reviewing measures to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination as Partner States work towards establishing the East African Monetary Union [EAMU].…
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Health
African leaders call for stronger domestic financing and multisectoral action to accelerate malaria elimination
NEW YORK, September 28, 2026 — African leaders convening on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly [UNGA] have called for stronger domestic financing, multisectoral action and deeper collaboration to…
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Uganda to host 10th High-Level Economic Growth Forum
KAMPALA, August 25, 2026 — Uganda will host the 10th High-Level Economic Growth Forum from August 27-28, 2026 at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, bringing together senior government officials, researchers, development partners, academics and…
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Legal
Uganda moves to strengthen fisheries management
KAMPALA, August 23, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has unveiled new Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations under the 2023 Act aimed at rebuilding fish stocks and promoting…
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Musasizi opens Parliamentary Finance Committee Retreat at Speke Resort Munyonyo
KAMPALA, August 16, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has called for stronger parliamentary oversight, tighter budget discipline and improved management of public resources as Uganda seeks to translate sustained economic growth…
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IMF warns Uganda over widening fiscal deficit despite strong economic growth
KAMPALA, July 29, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has raised concerns over Uganda’s weakening fiscal position, warning that rising government spending and debt-servicing costs could increase vulnerabilities despite continued strong…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Promoting peace and dialogue: Why the global cooperative movement is coming to Panama
BRUSSELS, July 12, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] and Cooperatives of the Americas will bring the global cooperative movement to Panama this September for their General Assemblies and Global Conference.…
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Finance ministry releases Shs 23.03trn for first quarter of FY 2026/27
KAMPALA, July 11, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED] has released Shs 23.03 trillion for the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year [FY], representing 27 percent…
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Cooperatives & Communities
WOCCU and Visa Advance First-of-its-Kind Digital Remittance Pilot Between US and Guatemalan Credit Unions
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 7, 2026 — The World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ], in collaboration with Visa, has completed one of the first known cross-border digital remittances between credit union…
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Financial
Uganda’s GDP per capita rises to US$ 1,420 as trade deficit widens, air quality worsens
KAMPALA, July 1, 2026 — Uganda’s economy registered a mixed performance in May 2026, with new government data showing improvements in income per person, investment, exports and business registrations, while the country…
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