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BoU raises interest rate to 12 percent as weak shilling fuels inflation risks
KAMPALA, October 14, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has raised its benchmark interest rate to 12 percent from 9.75 percent set two years ago, tightening monetary policy in response to…
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Colombia approves pension reform to support elderly coffee growers amid sustainability concerns
BOGOTA, April, 18, 2026 — Colombia’s Congress has approved a sweeping pension reform aimed at supporting elderly coffee growers, with eligible beneficiaries set to receive a monthly stipend of about COP 223,000…
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