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Environment
Global Carbon Market Leaders Set their Sights on Kigali
KAMPALA, October 10, 2026 — With participation confirmed from 24 African countries and 45 countries globally, CMAS 2026 will bring together more than 100 speakers, over 50 investors, buyers and financiers, 20…
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East Africa
Major programme expands support for farmers, food security and rural businesses in South Sudan
JUBA, October 4, 2026 — A major rural development programme in South Sudan is expanding support for farmers, cooperatives and small businesses as the country seeks to strengthen food security, household incomes…
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Technology
UNGA81: AfDB Group and partners launch free AI training for African public officials
NEW YORK, September 28, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [ AfDB ], together with the UNDP AI Hub for Sustainable Development, Google and Apolitical, has launched a free training programme…
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Environment
Africa’s carbon markets gain momentum as climate finance opportunities expand
CAPE TOWN, August 22, 2026 — Africa’s carbon markets are moving into a new phase, with governments strengthening policy, investors looking for credible projects and growing attention on how the continent can…
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Africa
AEC 2026 concludes with a strong commitment from AfDB Group, UNDP and OECD to a resilient and prosperous Africa
ABIDJAN, July 13, 2026 — “Global economic storms will continue to test African institutions, but they can never erode the fundamental wealth and resilience of Africa’s people. With the strong partnership among…
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News
Accelerating trade and industrial transformation: AfDB to Convene Inaugural Integrate Africa Forum
KAMPALA, May 24, 2026 — The African Development Bank [AfDB] has announced it will convene the inaugural Integrate Africa Forum during its 2026 Annual Meetings in Congo Brazzaville, in a high-profile push…
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News
Debt servicing crisis threatens 55mln women’s jobs, UN report warns
KAMPALA, May 4, 2026 — Rising debt servicing costs could result in the loss of 55 million jobs for women and a 17 per cent drop in their per capita income, according…
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News
The crisis in the Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percent in economic growth in 2026
KAMPALA, April 19, 2026 — The crisis in the Middle East is impacting global economies, with growth in African countries forecast to decline by up to 0.2 percent. This is according to…
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News
Climate Change: Uganda unveils carbon market regulations
KAMPALA, June 14, 2025 – Uganda has taken a significant step towards accelerating climate action with the launch of a new regulatory framework to govern its national carbon market. The National Climate…
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News
UNDP Human Development Report: AI key to Uganda’s inclusive growth
KAMPALA, May 17, 2025 — The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] in partnership with the Government of Uganda and Kyambogo University have launched the 2025 Human Development Report [HDR], titled “A Matter…
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