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Uganda is 'Favorable' to Idea of Regional Refinery in East Africa: President

Uganda is 'Favorable' to Idea of Regional Refinery in East Africa: President

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Uganda is 'Favorable' to Idea of Regional Refinery in East Africa: President"Without refining our oil, it would not make economic or strategic sense to simply... 17.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Uganda is 'Favorable' to Idea of Regional Refinery in East Africa: President"Without refining our oil, it would not make economic or strategic sense to simply export crude oil while others benefit from the finished products," Yoweri Museveni said on social media.Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote is considering building a 650,000 barrels per day oil refinery in Kenya, media reported."If East Africa works together, such projects become more viable and beneficial to our people," the Ugandan president noted.Uganda is ready to support Dangote's initiative, "while also continuing with the development of our own refinery in Hoima," Museveni added.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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