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  1. Uganda's economic diversification and regional trade efforts
  2. President Museveni launched an investor portal in Uganda to facilitate investments and promote national development.
  3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with centralizing how investor engagement is managed for Uganda.

Uganda and South Sudan Sign MoU to Ease Trade and Investment

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What happened

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Uganda and South Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding on trade on October 15, 2026, covering trade promotion, investment facilitation, and information exchange between the two nations. Following the signing, officials noted that border procedures and systemic issues are creating market access barriers for South Sudanese exporters in Uganda.

From chimpreports.com, independent.co.ug

Why it matters

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The agreement aims to establish joint technical committees to tackle delays and costs facing traders along the border. However, Uganda called for a review of South Sudan’s electronic permit system and border procedures, citing delays, repeated cargo verification, and unofficial charges that increase the cost of cross-border trade.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with centralizing how investor engagement is managed for Uganda, and President Museveni launched an investor portal to facilitate investments and promote national development.

From chimpreports.com, independent.co.ug

Who's involved

  • UgandaA signatory to the MoU, calling for review of border procedures and citing issues undermining export competitiveness.
  • South SudanA signatory to the MoU, whose exporters face challenges accessing regional markets, particularly those dealing in fish.
  • Henry MusasiziUgandan Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, who called for the review of border procedures.
  • Uganda Investment AuthorityThe organization whose core function of investment facilitation is covered by the new MoU.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Uganda Investment AuthoritySpeculative

    The Uganda Investment Authority could see increased investment funding due to the MoU’s explicit coverage of investment facilitation.

  • South SudanSpeculative

    South Sudan exporters might see reduced shipping costs and improved market access if border procedures are successfully streamlined.

  • UgandaSpeculative

    Uganda’s trade sector could see improved revenue potential if the identified border barriers are resolved.

How it developed

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  1. Border procedures and systemic issues are creating market access barriers for South Sudanese exporters in Uganda.1 source
  2. A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.Sub-event
  3. High-level MoU signed between Uganda and South Sudan to boost bilateral trade and investment.1 source

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