Between July and March, Uganda recorded a staggering USD 6.5 billion in gold exports, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s trade profile in recent history. The …
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Uganda Closes DRC Border as Rare Ebola Outbreak Threatens $1 Billion Trade Corridor
Uganda has ordered the immediate closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a fast-rising Ebola outbreak, triggering fresh fears over the stability of one of …
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EAC Economy Set for 5.6% Growth in 2026: East Africa’s Quiet Boom and Uganda’s Biggest Opportunity Yet
The East African Community (EAC) is steadily positioning itself as one of Africa’s strongest economic growth regions. Regional forecasts and International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections indicate that the bloc could …
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Tanzania Overtakes China and Kenya as Uganda’s Largest Import Partner
A major shift is reshaping East Africa’s trade landscape. Tanzania has officially overtaken both China and Kenya to become Uganda’s largest source of imports, signaling a new era in regional …
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Uganda and Tanzania Explore Joint Tourism Opportunities Ahead of POATE 2026
East Africa’s tourism industry is entering a more collaborative phase as a high-level delegation of Tanzanian tour operators arrives in Uganda for an 11-day familiarization (fam) trip ahead of the …
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Museveni Sworn In With Vision to Drive Uganda Into a New Economic Era
President Yoweri Museveni has officially been sworn in for his seventh term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, launching what he described as a new phase of accelerated economic transformation, industrial growth, …
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Inside Kenya’s €23 Billion Africa Forward Summit Deal
The inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi marked a major shift in how African partnerships are being structured. Rather than focusing on aid and diplomatic symbolism, the summit centered on …
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Funding push puts Africa’s energy gap in focus
A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin …
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Mauritian listed business group ER Group (https://ERGroup.mu) has established a regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, and created a regional fund with equity partners to expand investment and partnerships across East …
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Uganda recorded a trade surplus of $41.52 million (Sh155.2 billion) with East African Community (EAC) partner states in January 2026, marking a sharp improvement from a deficit of $186.07m (Sh695.6b) …
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