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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Angola: Angola Close to Achieving Food Security - President
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola expects to achieve food security in the short and medium term, given the increase in national production, the country's president João Lourenço, announce [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Nigeria: Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria's Malnutrition Rates
[Nigeria Health Watch] The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions for nutrition programmes, with a significant 33.7% increas [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Sudan: WFP Calls for Global Focus On Child Malnutrition As Cases Soar Amid Famine in Sudan
[Dabanga] Rome / Paris -- As global leaders and experts convene in Paris for the fourth Nutrition for Growth Summit, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for greater focus [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Africa: Deadly Impacts of Childhood Stunting Can Be Prevented, WFP Insists
[UN News] Childhood stunting from malnutrition is a global but preventable problem if adequate investment can be found, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday, amid ch [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Uganda: Lumumba Voices Concerns Over Slow Uptake of Palm Oil Farming in Busoga
[Nile Post] Launched in April 2024, the Busoga Palm Growing Hub in Buwaya, Mayuge District, was designed as an alternative to sugarcane farming, which has had limited economic impa [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Uganda: Vanilla - A Flavorful Spice With Notable Health Benefits and Market Dynamics
[Nile Post] Vanilla, renowned globally for its distinctive aroma and flavor, is more than just a culinary delight. Beyond its widespread use in desserts and beverages, vanilla offe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Uganda: Joy Kabatsi, Ssekikubo, and General Rwashande Lock Horns in Tense Lwemiyaga Contest
[Nile Post] Kabatsi is positioning herself as the candidate of women empowerment, youth development, and agricultural transformation, promising to revive key sectors in Lwemiyaga, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Angola: Cubango Expects to Harvest Over 400 Tons of Rice This Season
[ANGOP] Menongue -- At least 420 tons of rice are expected to be harvested in the current 2024/2025 agricultural campaign in Cubango province, the director of the Agriculture Offic [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Zimbabwe: Liberalising Agric Markets Opens AfCFTA Opportunities - Masuka
[The Herald] Zimbabwe is expected to accrue significant benefits from its ongoing liberalisation of agricultural markets, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 27-Mar-2025
Ghana’s cashew production drops 30% in 2024, industry eyes growth in 2025
GHANA – Ghana’s cashew production for the 2024 season declined by 30% compared to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Sony Sugar unveils 2024-2029 strategic plan to drive growth, sustainability
KENYA – South Nyanza Sugar Company Ltd (Sony Sugar) has launched its 2024-2029 strat [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Coca-Cola recalls thousands of cans over plastic, chemical contamination risks
USA – Coca-Cola has recalled over 10,000 cans of its Original Coca-Cola beverage in [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Carlsberg Britvic to launch 1664 Bière 0.0% in UK retail following on-trade success
UK – Carlsberg Britvic has announced the off-trade launch of 1664 Bière 0.0% next m [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Sligro Food Group, Greenyard strengthen partnership for fresh produce supply
BELGIUM – Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a partnership that will [...]
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
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Date: 26-Mar-2025
Jim Beam its flavored spirits portfolio with pineapple-flavored bourbon
USA – Suntory Global Spirits-owned Jim Beam has expanded its flavored whiskey li [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Campari Australia plans to sell manufacturing site to Garage Beverages amid global restructuring
AUSTRALIA – Campari Australia has signed an agreement to sell its Derrimut manuf [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
FreshDeal: A pioneer in sustainable packaging for agricultural products
FreshDeal is an Egyptian company established in 2022 with the vision of revolutionizin [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Harmful PFAS chemicals detected in common-use items in Belgium
BELGIUM – Testachats, a Belgian non-profit consumer protection association, foun [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Zimbabwe: Zim to Expand Walvis Bay Dry Port Capacity
[The Herald] National trade development and promotion body, ZimTrade has said the Walvis Bay Dry Port is strategically located near important trading routes and is expected to enha [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Nigeria: 5.7km Ph Road Nears Completion - Julius Berger
[Daily Trust] The contractor handling the ongoing 5.7km three-lane carriageway of Port Harcourt road in Aba, Julius Berger has said the project would soon be completed. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Africa: Empowering Women in Agriculture - Breaking Barriers for a Thriving Future
[IPS] Urbana, Illinois, U.S. -- On March the 8th, the world celebrated International Women's Day. This year's theme was "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Kenya: Maize Shortage Sparks Food Crisis As Prices Soar
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The cost of living in Kenya is escalating as maize prices surge by 45%, hitting Sh4,800 per bag since January, with projections reaching Sh5,500 by April. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Liberia: New Acting Director General of Nafaa Calls for Financial Audit Amid U.S.$3.1 Million Arrears
[FrontPageAfrica] [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025
Uganda: Over 1,000 Livestock Lost in Katakwi As Drought Strains Farmers
[Nile Post] The four-month dry spell has devastated farmers, who now struggle to sustain their livelihoods. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Mar-2025