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Africa CDC warns of regional Ebola threat as DRC, Uganda declare outbreaks
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] has warned of a growing risk of regional spread from a new Ebola outbreak centered in the…
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Uganda seeks serious, mutually beneficial partnerships, says PSST Ggoobi
LONDON, April 22, 2026 — The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST], Ramathan Ggoobi, has invited United Kingdom investors to partner with Uganda, urging them to invest and prosper alongside…
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Cooperatives drive global push for sustainable consumption and production
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — A new policy brief has underscored the growing role of cooperatives in promoting sustainable consumption and production worldwide, positioning them as key drivers in achieving the United…
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New ILO data confirm women face higher workplace risks from generative AI than men
GENEVA, March 8, 2026 -– Generative artificial intelligence [GenAI] is reshaping the world of work, with the potential to boost productivity, support job creation and improve job quality, but its impacts are…
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NARO engages agro-industrialists to boost value addition and farmer incomes
KYENJOJO, February 6, 2026 — In a move aimed at advancing government’s agro-industrialisation agenda, the National Agricultural Research Organisation [ NARO ] has begun actively engaging agro-industrialists to deliver research-based solutions that…
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ADF mobilises a historic US$11bln, marking a new era of African ownership and investment-led development
LONDON, December 20, 2025 — The African Development Fund [ADF], the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group [AfDB], has secured a record US$ 11 billion from 43 Partners for…
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Real cases about SDG 4: Cooperatives strive to build partnerships to provide quality education
RABAT, November 3, 2025 — Cooperatives improve access to education, as they serve the most underserved populations and mobilise resources in sectors that lack access to public systems. They also promote youth…
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UMEME reports Shs 511bln loss, seeks Shs 1trn buyout
KAMPALA, June 16, 2025 – – Uganda’s former power distributor, UMEME Limited has posted a net loss of Shs 511 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, concluding a difficult…
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Music coop ‘dream still alive’ despite funding gap
LONDON, January 28, 2025 –– A music co-operative said recently it is “absolutely determined” to reopen its studio and rehearsal rooms despite having a £450,000 funding shortfall for repairs. Lancaster Music Coop…
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Bill to criminalise sexual offences re-tabled
KAMPALA, October 15, 2024 — The Sexual Offences Bill, 2024 which seeks to enhance punishment of sex offenders and protection of victims in the country during trial has been re-introduced in Parliament.…
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