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News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: IMF Projects Uganda’s 2027 Growth Above Nigeria, South Africa and East African Peers

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Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026

Uganda’s economy is projected to grow by 9.9% in 2027, outperforming Nigeria, South Africa and several East African economies, according to the International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 World ...

News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: Uganda: The East African Powerhouse the World Overlooks

News channel or source: https://note.com/7eluu_k4so1/n/ndeca1c4b1a24?hl=en

Published on: Monday 12 October 2026

Turning the constraints of a landlocked country into regional influenceWhen you hear the word "Uganda," what kind of country comes to mind?It is a landlocked country located in East Africa. In Japan, ...

News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: Uganda’s nearly built $5.6bn EACOP will open a route to oil markets, but a wider East African payoff remains uncertain

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/uganda-s-nearly-built-5-6bn-eacop-will-open-a-route-to-oil-markets-but-a-wider-east-african-payoff-remains-uncertain/ar-AA2cGyrm

Published on: Monday 21 September 2026

The 1,443-km East African Crude Oil Pipeline will finally give landlocked Uganda a route to global oil markets while handing Tanzania transit income and a platform for a wider energy hub. But with ...

News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: Uganda Converts Stability Into Investable Growth

News channel or source: https://www.forbesafrica.com/africa-undiscovered/2026/10/09/uganda-converts-stability-into-investable-growth

Published on: Friday 09 October 2026

Uganda entered 2026 with an investment story extending well beyond first oil. Political stability, sustained economic growth, and closer dialogue between government and business have created a firmer ...

News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: Uganda, South Sudan Seek to Cut Trade Costs and Expand Markets

News channel or source: https://softpower.ug/uganda-south-sudan-seek-to-cut-trade-costs-and-expand-markets/

Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Uganda and South Sudan have called for stronger trade cooperation, improved border operations and increased private-sector investment as the two countries seek to expand business opportunities and ...

News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: Uganda Moves Closer to Ratifying IGAD Free Movement Protocol

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/uganda-moves-closer-to-ratifying-igad-free-movement-protocol/ar-AA2fKYhv

Published on: Wednesday 21 October 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalising a draft document on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Free Movement of Persons for submission to Cabinet, marking a step ...

News Uganda » Eastern Region » Economy: Uganda and Its Neighbours in East Africa

News channel or source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/uganda-in-east-africa-explained-2026/

Published on: Saturday 17 October 2026

The Uganda neighbourhood explained: how Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo and South Sudan shape trade, oil and security, as of October 2026.

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