Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Liberia: Nafaa, World Bank Break Ground On Aquaculture Hatchery in Bomi
[Liberian Investigator] Klay -- The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), in partnership with the World Bank, has broken ground f [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Liberia: Nafaa Launches Modern Fish Hatchery
[Liberian Observer] In a landmark development for Liberia's fisheries and aquaculture sector, fish farmers in the country will now access high quality fingerlings for production as [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Nigeria: NAFDAC Drums Support for Local Production of Medicines, Vaccines
[This Day] Abuja -- The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for a synergy between the n [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Nigeria: 23 Farmers Killed in Fresh Attacks On Benue Communities
[Leadership] Not fewer than twenty-three (24) farmers have been killed across four local government areas of Benue State between Friday and Saturday in fresh attacks by armed men s [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Rwanda: Govt Has Invested Rwf54bn in Fortified Food Since 2018
[New Times] The government has invested a total of Rwf54.7bn in fortified blended food (FBF) initiative commonly known as Shisha Kibondo, according to Consolée Uwimana the Ministe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Rwanda: Kivu Choice Launches Rwanda's First 30-Metre Tilapia Cage Farms
[New Times] Kivu Choice, Rwanda's leading aquaculture company, has launched the country's first-ever 30-metre diameter fish farming cages on Lake Kivu in Nyamasheke District. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Nigeria: Customs Dismisses Reports On Release of Poisonous Rice Into Badagry Market
[Daily Trust] The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Lagos has dismissed claims of the release and distribution of seized poisonous bags of rice to some individuals in [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Kenya: NBA Embarks On Awareness Creations On GMOs Across the Country
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has lined up a series of engaged with County governments in the Country as it seeks to strengthen public education an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Senegal: Senegal Strengthens Continental Leadership with Launch of Flagship Agriculture Initiative
[Africa Food Systems] Senegal launches its Community Agricultural Cooperative (CAC) during Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 launch event, setting the stage for community-led agricult [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 12-May-2025
Kenya’s Nakuru County backs avocado farming to boost rural incomes and food security
KENYA – Nakuru County has stepped up its investment in avocado farming by distrib [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Kenya moves to remove import tax on onions and potatoes
KENYA – The Kenyan government has announced plans to eliminate a tax on imported [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Aliko Dangote to establish sugar refinery in Ghana to cut reliance on imports, boost local industry
GHANA – Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has announced plans to establish a l [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Kenya approves direct tea exports in policy shift to boost farmer earnings, global market access
KENYA – Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a significant policy shif [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Kenya’s Nzoia Sugar leased to Jaswant Rai in 30-year deal
KENYA – Kenya’s Nzoia Sugar Factory is officially set to be leased to private m [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
CCI approves Jubilant Bhartia Group’s acquisition of 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings
INDIA – India’s Jubilant Bhartia Group has received clearance from the Competit [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
FSSAI’s new digital reporting tool advances transparency in food labelling
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a n [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Grimme rolls out upgraded two-row varitron harvester with major improvements
GERMANY – Grimme has launched the latest version of its two-row, self-propelled V [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Rite Foods sues Mamuda Beverages for alleged trademark infringement on Fearlesss energy drink design
NIGERIA – Rite Foods Limited has filed a new lawsuit against Mamuda Beverages Nig [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Nestlé boosts Vietnam investment with US$75M Tri An plant expansion
VIETNAM – Nestlé has announced an additional US$75 million investment to expand [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Kenya: Kenya, China Reaffirm Commitment to Infrastructure and Transport Cooperation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and China have renewed their commitment to deepening cooperation in infrastructure and transport following high-level talks between Chinese Ambassador [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Neopak extends partnership with ABB to upgrade operations and accelerate digitalization
Neopak, a leading manufacturer of containerboard and paper products, has renewed its partnership with global technology company ABB to upgrade the existing automation system at its [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Africa: FAO Calls for Action Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks
[UN News] Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating imp [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Africa: Investing in Agriculture Reduces Poverty and Inequality - Economic Model Finds the Best Funding Mix for 10 African Countries
[The Conversation Africa] Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme poverty (that is, on less [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Nigeria: How to Stop Nigeria's Worsening Farmer-Pastoralist Violence
[The New Humanitarian] Abuja -- A new Ministry of Livestock has been hailed as a key step in addressing worsening farmer-herder conflicts. The reality is more complicated. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Liberia: Boakai Launches Poultry Farm Worth U.S.$26m
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia -- President Boakai is championing a campaign to boost agriculture and reduce dependency on food importation. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025