BONN, June 30, 2026 — Fairtrade International has launched Plot Insights, a new digital system designed to help coffee and cocoa cooperatives manage, analyse and securely share geolocation data as they prepare for increasing due diligence requirements, including the EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR]. The EUDR requires companies to ensure products entering the European market are …
KAMPALA, June 30, 2026 — The United States Embassy in Uganda has issued a public health alert following reports of a possible case of Marburg Virus Disease [MVD] in western Uganda. In the advisory issued on Monday, the embassy said there were reports of a suspected infection and urged members of the public to remain …
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 expected in vehicle production. Like many global manufacturers seeking to capitalise on the AI boom, Ford expanded the use of artificial intelligence across …
NAIROBI, June 30, 2026 — The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving the country’s coffee industry following the enactment of the Coffee Bill, a key reform package aimed at increasing farmers’ earnings, boosting production and restoring Kenya’s standing as a leading global coffee producer. Two Cabinet Secretaries whose ministries play a central role …
BANJUL, June 30, 2026 — In rural Gambia, smallholder women farmers like Kumba Jallow face a tough reality: they work hard to grow food, yet a significant share of their harvest never reaches markets. Farmers with small plots of land struggle to avoid post-harvest losses – the measurable reduction in the quantity and quality of …
KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — Uganda has unveiled a long-term partnership framework with the World Bank aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to upper-middle-income status, with Finance Minister Henry Musasizi reaffirming the government’s commitment to disciplined economic management and the ambitious target of building a US$ 500 billion economy. Speaking during the launch of the …
