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Co-op Bank of Kenya reports 15.8% profit hike to KSh40.3bn

The bank says this is its best-ever performance, following its transformation agenda

Co-operatives and the International Year of the Woman Farmer

Women make up nearly half of the world's agricultural workforce but face limited access to land,…

OurCoop marks International Women’s Day with look at Malawi Partnership

The co-op shares reflections from women whose leadership embodies the spirit of the International Year of…

Kenya’s financial co-ops look to fintech partnerships

Digital transactions have become more important for the sector, prompting discussion at 4th Annual Cooperative CEOs…

Almost half of Ugandan co-ops ‘dormant’, claims government

The government says it is working to recover 'grabbed co-operative assets' and restructure leadership

Nigerian government announces digital transformation plan for co-ops

'Digitalisation will strengthen co-operative institutions, increase trust, improve service delivery, reduce fraud, and unlock new opportunities'

Kenya’s Co-op University plans solar development to supply grid

The project will be delivered in partnership with circular economy developer Dahai Shandong to save costs

68m dirham fund for Morocco’s co-op and social economy

Head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, said the fund will support a national strategy for the solidarity…

Co-operators mourn ICA Africa president Ayeola Tajudeen Oriyomi

High Chief Ayeola 'dedicated his life to service, unity, and the advancement of co-operatives across the…

2025 in review: Rose Karimi Kiwanuka

Director, International Cooperative Alliance - Africa

Meet … Mohamed Zouaou, president, Coopérative Agricole Ikherrazen

'Ikhrazn is not just an economic project, but a true story of collective struggle and youthful…

Fairtrade’s West Africa Cocoa Programme strengthens co-ops

Launched in 2016 by producer network Fairtrade Africa, the programme has grown to include 270 co-ops…