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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Cameroon distributes cocoa quality bonuses to farmers
Cameroon has launched the distribution of cocoa quality bonuses for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 seasons, starting on 25th August 2025, in the Lekié and Mbam-et-Kim departments of [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Ethiopia: GERD Fortifies Regional Development
[Ethiopian Herald] In the coming September, Ethiopia will be officially opening the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a game-changing project that symbolizes Ethiopia's deter [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Nigeria: Traders Seek Compensation Over Demolition At Alaba Rago Market
[Daily Trust] Traders at the popular Alaba Rago Market in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State have appealed to the state government for compensation over the losses they incur [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Ethiopia: Abbay Hydro Dam - A Testament to Collective Achievement
[Ethiopian Herald] The Abbay Hydro Dam emerges as a monumental emblem of unity, resilience, and collective achievement for the Ethiopian populace. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Zimbabwe: Govt Maintains Maize Import Ban to Protect Local Farmers
[263Chat] Government says it is satisfied with the steady flow of maize deliveries to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) following a poor season last year that forced the country to i [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Premier Agricultural Show Kicks Off With Over 500 Exhibitors
[New Zimbabwe] The country's premier agricultural exhibition, Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), kicks off in Harare today, August 25, amid a surge in the number of exhibitors. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Sudan: Ministers of Animal Resources and Health Take Oath Before TSC President
[SNA] - Ministers of Animal Resources and Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tijani Abdel-Rahim and Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, respectively, were sworn in before President of the Transitional [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Ethiopia: Agricultural Research Helps Farmers in Rising Maize Productivity
[Ethiopian Herald] Among the various crops, maize is a common warm weather cereal crop widely grown in Ethiopia. It is cultivated mostly at lower altitudes along the country's West [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Rwanda: Grain Hubs Are a Game Changer for Food Security
[New Times] One of Rwanda's most pressing agricultural challenges has been post-harvest losses, which stood at nearly 14 per cent in 2023. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Dangles U.S.$2 Billion Loan Facility to Farmers
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that the government will unveil US$1.98 billion over a period of 10 years as a loan facility for farmers to install product [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Malawi: Breakthrough! Malawi Launches Eagle Nano Urea Fertilizer to Boost Agricultural Productivity
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's agriculture sector is set for a major breakthrough with the official launch of Eagle Nano Urea Liquid Fertilizer, a cutting-edge innovation that promises to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
Kenya: Sugarcane Farmers Oppose Residential Development Within Cane-Growing Zone
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The meeting at Miwani in Kisumu, meant to discuss plot subdivision, fencing, beaconing, and murram grading, was cut short after farmers protested the move. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Aug-2025
McCormick expands seasonal lineup with eight limited-edition Finishing Sugars
U.S.A – McCormick®, a global flavor brand, has expanded its lineup with eight limited-edition Finishing Sugars designed to add a festive touch to baked goods, breakfasts [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Diageo India breaks ground on World’s largest craft spirits destination in Goa
INDIA – Diageo India has officially commenced construction of The Good Craft Co. (TG [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Agrana acquires Mercator-Emba to strengthen foodservice foothold in Europe
SLOVENIA – Agrana has announced the strategic acquisition of Mercator-Emba, a Slovenian food manufacturer known for producing high-quality syrups and dessert toppings for [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Ghana seeks Japanese partnership to boost cocoa processing, infrastructure development
GHANA – Ghana’s President John Mahama has called on Japanese companies to partner [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Chocolaterie Robert expands green energy investment with hybrid power system in Madagascar
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar’s leading cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, Chocolaterie R [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Imbibe expands SweetSense portfolio to tackle complex taste challenges
U.S.A – Imbibe, a leading flavor supplier with decades of formulation expertise, has expanded its taste modulation platform with the SweetSense® line, a powerful suite o [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
CIFIAN warns against higher SSB taxes, cites threat to Nigeria’s sugar economy and jobs
NIGERIA – The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria (CIF [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
AICPDF calls for lower GST on aerated beverages, bottled water
INDIA – The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has urged t [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Coca-Cola considers sale of Costa Coffee as rising costs pressure brand
USA – U.S. soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is exploring strategic options for its Britis [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Corbion, BRAIN Biotech partner to develop new biobased antimicrobial solutions
THE NETHERLANDS – Corbion, the Amsterdam-based leader in sustainable ingredients, and BRAIN Biotech AG, headquartered in Zwingenberg, Germany, have entered into a strateg [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Zimbabwe: Sandawana Mine Hailed for Roads Rehabilitation, Creating Jobs for Mberengwa Locals
[New Zimbabwe] Inhabitants of Mberengwa in Midlands province have commended Sandawana Mines for recently enlisting a group of 26 locals to undertake road rehabilitation work. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Nigeria: Farin Ruwa Multipurpose Dam Project At 42 Percent Completion - Minister
[Leadership] The minister of water resources and sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has disclosed that the Farin Ruwa Multipurpose Dam project in Wamba local government area of Nasara [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025
Namibia: One Country, Two Roads - What Corruption Scandals Reveal About Success and Integrity
[Namibian] In a nation still processing the aftershocks of the Fishrot scandal, Namibia finds itself staring down yet another storm - allegations of corruption at Namcor and a prot [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Aug-2025