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Energy & Mining
EBRD supports Egypt’s energy security with US$ 63mln financing
CAIRO, October 31, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] is supporting Egypt’s energy transition and industrial decarbonisation with US$ 63 million [€54.7mln] in financing for Dandara Solar Power.…
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Uganda showcases coffee growth, traceability and value addition at global forum in Switzerland
MONTREUX, October 4, 2026 –Uganda has showcased the transformation of its coffee sector, highlighting rising exports, traceability, sustainability and value addition as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global…
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ICO launches platform to improve access to coffee-market data
GENEVA, September 30, 2026 – The International Coffee Organization [ICO] has launched a free interactive platform designed to improve access to data on global coffee markets. The Coffee Market Intelligence Platform brings…
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Finance & Banking
EBRD and Attijari bank Tunisia expand risk-sharing partnership
TUNIS, August 28, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] has increased an existing risk-sharing facility with Attijari bank Tunisia from €20 million to €70 million, aimed at expanding…
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Boosting tourism revenue: Uganda targets Swiss tourists
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Uganda is targeting more tourists from Switzerland in 2026, with the aim of increasing tourism revenue, which is crucial in funding government’s development priorities. To realise this…
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Embrace AI to ease customs procedures, EAC Partner States authorities urged
ARUSHA, January 29, 2025 — The EAC Secretary General [SG], Veronica M. Nduva, has urged EAC Partner States Customs authorities to embrace state-of-the-art tools including artificial intelligence [AI] to streamline customs procedures…
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WOCCU Joins Amazonia Finance Network
MADISON, Wis., December 27, 2024—World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] recently joined the Amazonia Finance Network [AFN], an alliance comprised of more than 50 international, regional and national financial organizations…
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Higher commodity prices drove up public revenues in Africa in 2022
KAMPALA, December 13, 2024: Tax revenues rose across African countries on average in 2022 due to higher commodity prices, according to new data published early this week. Revenue Statistics in Africa 2024…
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International
Switzerland becomes first country to ratify ICA 2022
LONDON – Switzerland last Thursday officially became the first country to ratify the ICA 2022, approved by members of the International Coffee Organisation [ICO] in June 2022. The country has been a…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Housing co-ops meet in Zurich to explore ways to foster affordable housing
ZURICH-Representatives from housing co-operatives from around the world days ago met in Zurich, Switzerland to explore ways to foster affordable co-operative housing. The hybrid in-person and online event was hosted by WBG Zurich,…
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