LONDON, May 22, 2026 — New data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control [ECDC] show that sexually transmitted infections have reached record levels across Europe in 2024, driven by sharp rises in gonorrhoea and syphilis, as well as widening gaps in testing and prevention. Targeted action is urgently needed to prevent further …
KAMPALA, May 22, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] and its subsidiaries announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The results demonstrate continued resilience, disciplined balance sheet management and strong deal execution despite a challenging global operating environment. The Group continued to expand its lending activities in Q1 2026, …
KAMPALA, May 23, 2026 — The African Tax Administration Forum [ ATAF ] has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting its expanding role in strengthening tax systems, advancing domestic revenue mobilisation, and amplifying Africa’s voice in global tax policy discussions. The report outlines a year of significant progress across ATAF’s strategic priorities, including capacity building, …
KAMPALA, May 22, 2026 — Uganda has suspended national celebrations of the International Day of Cooperatives [Coops Day] until further notice following an Ebola outbreak in neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], states the Uganda Cooperative Alliance [UCA]. Uganda was about to launch preparations to join the rest of the world in marking the …
KAMPALA, May 22 2026 — The Government of Uganda has launched a simplified electronic accounting platform aimed at helping informal small and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs] transition into compliant, growth-oriented businesses, as part of wider efforts to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and accelerate economic transformation. The new e-accounting tool was launched on Thursday by the Permanent …
GULU, May 22, 2026 — Stakeholders in the Acholi and Lango sub-regions have welcomed an initiative by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau [ URSB ] to establish a Non-Individual Register [NIR]. In 2025, the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED], amended the Tax Procedures Code Act, providing for …
