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Trade
Uganda coffee earnings plunge 37 percent in June as global prices weaken
KAMPALA, August 3, 2026 — Uganda’s coffee export earnings fell by 37.4 percent in June 2026 to US$175.5 million, as lower global prices and a decline in export volumes weighed on the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Increasing Fintech-based fraud threatens cooperative sector in Uganda and Kenya – Report
KAMPALA, July 23, 2026 — A new research report has revealed that the rapid growth of Fintech-based fraud poses an increasing threat to the cooperative sector across East Africa, particularly in Uganda…
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Energy & Mining
From Copper to Gold and Cobalt, These Companies Are Driving Africa’s Next Wave of Mining Investment
CAPE TOWN, July 14, 2026 — Africa’s mining sector is entering a new investment cycle as producers accelerate exploration, develop new mines and expand mineral processing capacity to meet rising global demand…
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Energy & Mining
African mining chambers to highlight next wave of investment opportunities at AMW 2026
KAMPALA July 13, 2026 — As African countries advance reforms aimed at unlocking new mineral discoveries and attracting greater mining investment, chambers of mines are playing an increasingly important role in connecting…
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Health
Tshisekedi Leads Ebola Response Push as Ramaphosa Brings African Solidarity
KINSHASA, July 6, 2026 — The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC], Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, on Friday welcomed the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, to the Institut…
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News
African trio make history as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa storm into World Cup knockout stage
PHILADELPHIA/ATLANTA, June 26, 2026 — African football celebrated a landmark moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa all secured places in the knockout rounds with…
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News
Amad Diallo’s Late Strike Hands Côte d’Ivoire Africa’s First Win at 2026 World Cup
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2026 — Just when the Group E encounter appeared destined to end goalless, Amad Diallo produced a moment of composure and quality in the closing stages to hand…
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News
Uganda ranks #24 globally and #7 in Africa in 2026 latest Global Outsourcing Talent Index
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — Uganda is one of only seven African nations in the global top 25, a continental cluster that now accounts for 28 percent of the world’s most competitive…
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News
Africa’s top 10 economies are worth more than US$ 2.46trn combined
KAMPALA, June 2, 2026 — The combined Gross Domestic Product [GDP] of Africa’s 10 largest economies is projected to reach approximately US$ 2.46 trillion in 2026, according to the latest estimates released…
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News
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers Crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League Champions
KIGALI, June 2, 2026 — Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League [BAL] Championship, which took place yesterday at BK Arena in Kigali,…
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