Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Kenya: Kagwe Bans 77 Pesticides, Restricts 202 to Curb Toxic Farm Chemicals
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has banned 77 harmful pesticide products from the market in a move aimed at protecting public health and preserving the environment. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Nigeria: Tinubu Rolls Out 2,000 Tractors to Revolutionise Farming
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, launched the deployment of over 2,000 advanced tractors and thousands of other agricultural equipment under the Renewed Hope Agricult [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Nigeria: Tinubu Launches 2,000 Tractors for Nigerian Farmers
[Premium Times] He described the initiative as a landmark moment in his administration's food security agenda and a crucial part of efforts to empower farmers and stimulate rural d [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
South Africa: Why 100% Fruit Juice Should Come With a Sugar Warning Label
[Bhekisisa] Fruit juice can have as much -- or more -- sugar than soda or energy drinks. But unlike those drinks, juices won't come with a warning label under SA's latest draft reg [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Liberia: Rivercess and Grand Bassa Farmers Urge Chap, Concern Worldwide to Sustain Agriculture Project
[FrontPageAfrica] Over 188 local farmers from Rivercess and Grand Bassa Counties are appealing to the Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) and Concern Worldwide to continue [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Liberia: Kids Reading for All Foundation Launches 'Harvest to Educate' Agriculture Initiative in Bomi County
[FrontPageAfrica] Bomi County -- The Kids Reading For All Foundation (KRAFF) has launched its "Harvest to Educate" initiative in Bomi County. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
West Africa: Liberia Opens Waters to Semi-Industrial Fishing
[Liberian Observer] Four nautical miles off Liberia's sandy shoreline, a new frontier for the country's blue-economy is coming into view. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Aut [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Mauritius: Minister Boolell Pledges to Keep Vegetable Prices Stable While Boosting Farming
[Government of Mauritius] The prices of potatoes and onions will be fixed, with potatoes capped at Rs 25 per pound. In addition, concrete measures will be implemented to ensure tha [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Sudan: Gezira State Wali Appeals to International Organizations and Scientific Research Centers to Reconstruct the Agricultural Research Corporation
[SNA] Madani, June 24, 2025 (SUNA) - The Wali (governor) of Gezira State, Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, has expressed his regret over the vandalization caused by the rebel militia of [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Nigeria: Hunger, Poverty Now National Security Threats - NSA, CDS, Defence Minister Raise Alarm
[Vanguard] Top security and defence officials have warned that hunger and poverty have become critical drivers of insecurity in Nigeria, escalating violence, social disintegration, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
South Africa: A Taste of Somalia On the Streets of Joburg
[GroundUp] We visited a Somali-owned coffee shop in Mayfair which serves qaxwo and other Somali treats [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Africa: Africa Launches Second Phase of Phytosanitary Programme to Fight Crop Pests
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (I [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
South Africa: New Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations Come Into Effect
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Agriculture has announced the commencement of the new Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018) and its regulations with effect from 1 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Kenya: Govt Bans 77 Harmful Pesticides Over Safety Concerns
[Capital FM] Kagwe noted this decisive action follows a comprehensive assessment of pesticide products by the Pest Control Products Board. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Ghana: Ghana's International Reserves Will Be Eroded By Sharp Decline in Gold Prices - Fitch Solutions
[Ghanaian Times] FITCH Solutions has warned that a sharp decline in global gold prices triggered by a return towards more conventional trade policies in the US and the resolution o [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Jun-2025
Kenya unveils US$30.98M annual sugar sector investment plan to drive growth, sustainability
KENYA – Kenya’s Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Ka [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Nigeria’s cocoa export revenue surges 3,000% in five years amid weak Naira, global supply constraints
NIGERIA – Cocoa has emerged as Nigeria’s leading agricultural export, with earning [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Lavazza eyes merger with Germany’s Dallmayr to strengthen European coffee market position
GERMANY – Italian coffee giant Lavazza Group is exploring a potential merger wit [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Norway records declining seafood export value amid salmon price drop
NORWAY – Norway’s seafood export earnings dropped in May following a sharp decl [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Redefine Meat launches updated plant-based burgers across Europe
EUROPE – Redefine Meat has introduced its latest line of plant-based meat alterna [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
China approves 106 US meat plants for export
CHINA – China has authorized 106 pork and poultry processing plants from the Unit [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Judge approves sale of Pure Prairie Poultry plant
USA – The shuttered Pure Prairie Poultry (PPP) processing facility in Charles Cit [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Seychelles Trading Corporation launches US$8M cold storage facility
SEYCHELLES – A new cold storage facility built by the Seychelles Trading Corporat [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Poulta Inc. to partner with Tanmiah Food Company in rolling out AI-driven poultry tech in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA – Poulta Inc., a technology company based in Silicon Valley, is join [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025
Kikkoman targets deeper foodservice engagement in India with Manga-led story campaign
India – Global Japanese brand Kikkoman, has introduced its signature soy sauce to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 17-Jun-2025