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Ugandans to post bonds of up to Shs 54mln for US visitor visas
KAMPALA, January 7, 2026 — Ugandans applying for United States B-1/B-2 visitor visas [tourism and business] will now be required to post a visa bond of between Shs 18 million and Shs…
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A Stronger Africa requires stronger investment policies
By NJ Ayuk JOHANNESBURG, December 19, 2025 — Investor confidence in Algeria’s energy sector is climbing. The country — already one of Africa’s most active oil and gas producers — has seen…
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Uganda and USA sign US$2.2bln MoU on bilateral health cooperation
KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Uganda and the United States of America have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on bilateral health cooperation valued at US$ 2.2 billion. The agreement, signed…
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Soroti hospital receives Shs 21.7bln medical equipment from JICA
SOROTI CITY, December 7, 2025 — The Japanese International Cooperation Agency [JICA] has donated an assortment of medical equipment valued at US$ 6.2 million [approximately Shs 21.7 billion] to Soroti Regional Referral…
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Kenya: SACCOs urged to raise performance
NAIROBI, November 22, 2025 — Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Kenya have been urged to intensify efforts to strengthen capital retention by expanding credit access to their members. Loan provision…
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Uganda ready to host Connect International Buyers Week in Kampala
KAMPALA, November 11, 2025 — The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development [PACEID] is to host the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week aimed at positioning Uganda as a competitive source…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge 59 percent in September 2025
KAMPALA, October 30, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee exports recorded an impressive 59 percent year-on-year increase in September, driven by a robust crop yield, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and…
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Washington positions United States as Africa’s strategic energy partner
CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2025 — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally…
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Traders rush to import Brazilian coffee ahead of Trump’s 50 percent tariff
NEW YORK — Commodities traders are scrambling to bring Brazilian coffee into the United States before a new 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, announced by the Trump administration, takes effect on…
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Brazil and China collaborate on sustainable soybean supply chain
BRASILIA, June 26, 2025 –– Brazil and the People’s Republic of China [PRC] are exploring a groundbreaking partnership to develop a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored to meet Chinese sustainability and quality…
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