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Trade
Sub-Saharan Africa records 11 percent trade growth as globalisation hits record level
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s trade value grew by 11 percent in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Visiting Panama – a land of bridges, beaches and biodiversity
PANAMA CITY, September 12, 2026 — From tropical rainforests and Caribbean beaches to one of the engineering wonders of the world and the only capital city named a UNESCO Creative City of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Uganda, US sign Shs 6.42 trillion health sector agreement
KAMPALA, September 9, 2026 — The Government of Uganda and the Government of the United States of America [USA] have signed a Strategic Objective Agreement [SOAG], setting out a framework for cooperation…
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International
Oil climbs as US-Iran tensions deepen, raising supply risks
NEW YORK, August 18, 2026 — Oil prices rose on Tuesday as hopes of a deal to end the US-Iran war faded, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive military…
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Technology
Ford rehires 350 engineers after AI falls short on vehicle quality
NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 — US carmaker Ford has rehired around 350 experienced engineers after finding that automated quality control systems driven by artificial intelligence [AI] failed to achieve the standards…
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News
Trade and Financial Fragmentation Spreads Beyond Rivals as Costs Mount
KAMPALA June 5, 2026 – Geoeconomics fragmentation is imposing an annual cost of US$ 213–US$ 307 billion on the global economy, according to a new World Economic Forum report released on Thursday.…
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News
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO
GENEVA, May 12, 2026 — There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health…
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News
US credit unions warn CDFI funding cuts could hit small business lending
WASHINGTON DC., April 26, 2026 — US credit unions have warned that proposed cuts to the Community Development Financial Institutions [CDFI] Fund could undermine lending to small businesses in underserved communities. As…
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News
Uganda rolls out HIV prevention jab in 100 health facilities
KAMPALA, April 17, 2026 — Uganda has commenced the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug administered every six months to prevent HIV infection among people at substantial risk. The rollout, which…
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Opinions & Commentary
Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused…
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