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AfDB convenes stakeholder workshop to scale youth-owned climate solutions
ABIDJAN, March 25, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has concluded a stakeholder consultative workshop, bringing together business leaders, policymakers and development partners to advance youth-owned adaptation solutions supported by…
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AfDB and AU renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation
ABABA, March 1, 2026 — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s…
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MTIC, partners to convene National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Uganda is set to take a bold step towards reshaping its economic future as the National Trade Review Conference convenes on March 4-5, 2026 at Speke Resort…
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Invest in African Energy 2026 to Spotlight Africa’s Energy Growth Amid Low-Carbon Push
PARIS, December 31, 2025 — Africa’s integrated energy companies face a dual mandate: expanding energy access while reducing carbon emissions. This challenge will be the focus of the panel, “The Dual Mandate:…
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ICA Asia-Pacific Cooperative Awards Set to Celebrate Outstanding Contributions in 2025
TOKYO, October 13, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance Asia-Pacific [ICA-AP] Regional Office is to hold the ICA Asia-Pacific Cooperative Excellence Awards 2025, a prestigious recognition designed to spotlight transformative leadership and…
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UCSCU’s finance pool grows to Shs 6bln in two years
KAMPALA, September 29, 2025 — The Uganda Credit and Savings Cooperative Union [UCSCU] has announced that its Central Finance Facility [CFF] has grown to a savings portfolio of Shs 6 billion in…
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Uganda’s solar energy players call for better financing models at energy expo
KAMPALA, August 29, 2025 — Uganda’s solar energy sector has renewed its call for improved financing models and stronger quality standards to accelerate the country’s journey toward universal energy access, as solar…
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Online registration still open for ICA Cooperative Law International Workshop and Summer School
PULA, August 19, 2025 — Online registration remains open for the International Workshop and Summer School on Cooperative Law, which will take place in Pula, Croatia, on August, 23, 2025. Hosted by…
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Regional workshop rallies support for sustainable aquaculture in Africa
ENTEBBE, 12 July 2025 – – Stakeholders from across sub-Saharan Africa recently convened in Entebbe, Wakiso district, for a regional workshop aimed at promoting the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture [GSA]. Led by…
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CBS FM to mark 29 years with major trade and agribusiness fairs
KAMPALA, June 2, 2025 – – As CBS FM Radio celebrates 29 years of broadcasting, it is gearing up to host two flagship events aimed at driving economic growth, supporting local businesses,…
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