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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
AfDB Pledges $25bn to Africa’s Climate Finance by 2050
The President of African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adeshina, said the finance institution has committed to providing $25bn to climate finance by 2050 in order to accelerate actio [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Nigerian Government to Fast-track SAPZ Project Implementation
During the SAPZ Phase II Inception Workshop in Abuja, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubarka Kyari, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to fast-t [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Vice President Shettima Urges Nutrition Council to Prioritise Research
To significantly transform the nation’s nutritional landscape, the Vice President Kashim Shettima, has tasked the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) to prioritise innovation and [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Nigerian Government distributes farm inputs to Edo State Farmers
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with Edo Agricultural Development Project (ADP) distributes maize seeds and agrochemicals to 39 maize farmers [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
US Solicits Private sector partnerships to addressing global food security
Private sector partnerships are critical to accelerating progress in addressing the challenges of global food security crisis and advancing development in West Africa. This was dis [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Olam boosts Nigerian fish farming industry increasing productivity
NIGERIA – Nigeria’s fish farmers have lauded Olam Agri’s transformative investments in Nigeria’s aquaculture sector, highlighting the compan [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
KFC unveils first-ever drone delivery in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – In a move that is set to redefine the landscape of food delivery, KFC South Africa a regional operating unit of US-based fast-foo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Local fish exporter expands operations with fish collection centers
TANZANIA – Alpha Tanganyika Flavour Ltd, a prominent local fish exporting company specializing in fish from Lake Tanganyika, has unveiled ambitiou [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Kenyan Governors lead efforts to revive sugar industry
KENYA – In a resounding display of commitment to the revival of Kenya’s sugar industry, governors representing counties within the Lake Region E [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Cameroon’s cocoa sector faces challenges amidst production decline
CAMEROON – Cameroon’s cocoa production has experienced an alarming decline of 11.2% YoY during the recently concluded 2022-2023 season, accordin [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
KTDA set to approve second bonus payment for farmers
KENYA – Directors representing the 71 tea factories under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) are gearing up for crucial meetings aiming to pa [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Diageo launches Sustainable Supply Chain Programme to empower diverse-owned businesses
UK – Diageo, a global leader in alcoholic beverages, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Sustainable Supply Chain Programme in a signif [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Orthodox Union approves Kosher Certification for cultivated chicken
USA – Orthodox Union (OU), the world’s largest kosher certification agency, has granted kosher certification to Super Meat’s chicken cell line [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Nestlé expands presence in Brazil’s chocolate market with Grupo CRM acquisition
BRAZIL – Nestlé, the global food and beverage giant, is set to expand its footprint in the Brazilian chocolate market with the acquisition of a m [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
European consumers prioritize sustainable nutrition and taste in beverages, Kerry reports
GLOBAL – Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, has unveiled its latest report, “The Art of Taste and Nutrition,” which shed [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Tanzania: Govt Assures Farmers of Timely Supply of Fertilisers
[Daily News] The government has vowed that subsidized fertiliser will reach farmers timely as the distribution of the input has commenced this September. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Angola: Angolan President Visits Malanje Agricultural Fair
[ANGOP] Malanje -- Angolan President João Lourenço visited the Malanje Agricultural Expo 2023 Thursday, where the agricultural potential of the province's 14 municipalities is be [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Africa: Focus On Agroecology to Ensure Food Security in Africa #AfricaClimateHope
[Daily News] AS the Africa's Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) concludes today, the ActionAid Tanzania has underscored the need for African countries to deeply focus on ag [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
Uganda: Ugandan Drug Regulator Found HIV Drugs in Meat But Kept Quiet
[allAfrica] Harare -- Members of Uganda's National Drug Authority (NDA) shocked MPs before the House Committee on HIV/AIDS when they admitted that they were aware of the possibly f [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 08-Sep-2023
New Zealand dairy exports thriving despite tariffs, seeking market evolution
NEW ZEALAND – Despite encountering substantial tariffs and trade-related obstacles, New Zealand’s dairy sector continues to thrive.A recent repo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Sep-2023
Liberia: Red Cross Launches U.S.$20,000 Local Appeal to Support Flood-Affected Communities
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has launched a local emergency appeal fund of US$20,000 to provide vital assistance to communities affe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 07-Sep-2023
Bauchi State Launches Tree Planting Campaign, Bans Illegal Charcoal Business
Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, initiated the 2023 tree planting campaign. He urged the residents of the state to actively participate in planting trees as an [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
IFAD distributes agro equipment to farmers in Enugu State
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the Federal Government, has distributed N109 million worth of agro equipment to 840 rural farmers in Enugu [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Ikumbi Tea Factory partners with Chinese investor to set up orthodox tea processing plant
KENYA – Ikumbi Tea Factory based in Murang’a County has signed a deal with Poly Intercontinental Trading Limited (Poly), a Chinese company active in the imports and exports bus [...]
Agriculture Food & BeverageCountry: Kenya
Region: Africa
Date: 02-Sep-2023
Namibia Berries to invest US$80M over 7 years to boost blueberries production
NAMIBIA – Namibia Berries, a subsidiary of the South African venture capital company Loxworth Capital, plans to invest 1.5 billion Namibian dollars (US$80.2 million) over the nex [...]
AgricultureCountry: Namibia
Region: Africa
Date: 02-Sep-2023