Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
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
Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Calls for Increased Investment in Agriculture to Boost Domestic Production and Achieve Food Security
[Radio Dalsan] The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, emphasized the government's strong commitment to fostering domestic production as a crucia [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Nigeria: Katsina Gov Distributes 20,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer to Farmers
[This Day] Katsina -- Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has flagged off the distribution of 20,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer to farmers across the state for the 2025 wet f [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-May-2025
Uganda set to expand avocado exports with new roadmap
UGANDA – Uganda is moving closer to becoming a key player in the global avocado trad [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-May-2025
Thailand tightens food safety rules as fruit exports to China face more checks
THAILAND – Thailand’s government is stepping up efforts to keep its fruit exports [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-May-2025
MHP suspends Croatia project, moves ahead with Spain poultry investment
UKRAINE – Ukraine-based agri-food business MHP has halted a planned investment proje [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-May-2025
Beyond Meat rolls out new plant-based chicken pieces
USA – Beyond Meat is introducing its new Beyond Chicken Pieces at more than 1,900 Kr [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-May-2025
Tyson Foods sells four cold storage warehouses to Lineage in US$247M deal
USA – Tyson Foods has entered into an agreement to sell four of its U.S. cold storag [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-May-2025