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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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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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Stakeholders push for agroecology and food sovereignty in Africa
NAIROBI, October 31, 2025 — The Slow Food Africa Leaders’ Meeting concluded this week in Nakuru, Kenya, bringing together leaders and representatives from across the continent to share experiences, reflect on progress,…
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House approves Shs 781bln loan for Busega-Mpigi Expressway project
KAMPALA, October 29, 2025 — The Busega-Mpigi Expressway project works are expected to resume, following approval of a loan of Euros188.18 million [approximately Shs781billion] from the African Development Bank and Euros 28.31…
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Kenya-Uganda Expressway feasibility marks leap for Northern Corridor upgrade
KAMPALA, October 24, 2025 — Movement between Kenya and Uganda via the Northern Corridor is set for transformation with confirmation of the Kisumu–Busia / Kakira–Malaba Multinational Expressway as a feasible and investment-ready…
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Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga dies at 80
NAIROBI, October 15, 2025 — Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, according to a source in Odinga’s office. Indian newspaper Mathrubhumi earlier reported that Odinga,…
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Kampala to host Market Sounding Conference on the Multinational Kenya–Uganda Expressway Project
KAMPALA, October 13, 2025 — The East African Community [EAC], in partnership with the Government of Kenya, Government of Uganda and the African Development Bank [AfDB], will host a Market Sounding Conference…
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Forum for Resilience in Africa 2025: Farmers must become providers of food aid, not recipients, say experts
ABIDJAN, October 11, 2025 — Agricultural experts attending the 6th edition of the Africa Resilience Forum, held recently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have urged African governments to place greater value on farmers…
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Ugandan manufacturers call for new cross-border trade policies
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 –- The Uganda Manufacturers Association [UMA], the umbrella body for local manufacturers, has called for the new comprehensive cross-border trade policies to address persistent challenges that hinder access…
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Uganda to host 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games
KAMPALA, October 7, 2025 — Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community [EAC] Inter-Parliamentary Games from December 5-15, 2025, an activity designed to strengthen regional integration, cooperation, and…
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