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Gene-edited pigs approved for US market

The pigs will join a very short list of gene-modified animals that you can eat ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Most pigs in the US are confined to factory farms where they can be afflicted by a nasty respiratory virus that kills piglets. The illness is called porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or …

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Rwanda, Atlético in tourism boost deal

The partnership expands Rwanda’s footprint in European football, adding to its existing deals with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda has secured its first sponsorship agreement in Spain’s La Liga through a landmark deal between the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Atlético de Madrid, making …

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Uganda plots energy future

Energy financing, ESG, and opportunities for investors at 2025 Energy Convention Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “The Energy Convention is not just a conference. It’s Uganda’s declaration that we are ready to lead in delivering an energy future that is inclusive, climate-resilient, and investment-ready,” said Humphrey Asiimwe, CEO of Uganda …

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