Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Eritrea: New Micro-Dam Inaugurated in Halhal Sub-Zone
[Shabait] Keren -- A newly constructed micro-dam in Rehei administrative area, Halhal sub-zone, was inaugurated on 2 February. The project was carried out in collaboration with the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Zimbabwe: Berries Exports Surge 50 Percent
[The Herald] BERRIES export volumes rose 50 percent from six million kilogrammes in 2023 to eight million in 2024 with stakeholders calling for Government-backed structured financi [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Gov Bago's Doctorate Degree / A Testament to His Agricultural Development Efforts - Ex-Rep Abg
[Vanguard] Kaduna -- Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Shehu Bawa ABG, has joined prominent Nigerians in commending the Federal University of Technology, Minna, for conf [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Malawi: Luanar Scores Highly On Aquaculture - Malawi Can Generate Forex Through Fish Farming, Says Dr. Jessie Kabwira
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwira, has praised the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) for its strong commitment to advan [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Zango LG Adopts Year-Round Farming to Combat Hardship
[Leadership] In a proactive move to address the prevailing economic hardship and food scarcity, the Zango local government area of Katsina State has adopted an 11-month farming cyc [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Africa: Museveni - Why Should Africa Be Importing Food?
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has re-emphasized the need for Africa to achieve self-sufficiency in food production rather than relying on imports. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
South Africa: Anger Over Failure of Community-Owned Macadamia Nut Farm
[GroundUp] Government-funded Ncera farm has battled drought and price fluctuations [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Kenya: Ruto's Tone Inspiring Rebellion Against Livestock Vaccination - Havi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government's ambitious livestock vaccination drive targeting at least 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep risks failure owning to a conforn [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Tyson Foods raises annual sales forecast as beef and chicken demand grows
USA – Tyson Foods is increasing its annual sales out [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
Nigeria Federal High Court halts excise duty collection on sweetened beverages
NIGERIA – The Nigeria Federal High Court has ruled t [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
Kenyan government temporarily halts new aquaculture licensing rules
KENYA – The Kenyan government has put on hold new aq [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
BII invests USD15M to boost cashew processing in Côte d’Ivoire
COTE D’IVOIRE – British International Investment ( [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
ECOM secures US$230M from IFC for its activities in West Africa
Côte d’Ivoire/Ghana – Agricultural commodities tr [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
Walmart invests US$4.5B to drive expansion across Canada
CANADA—Walmart has announced a CAD 6.5 billion (US$4 [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
Indian Beverage Association appoints Dr Dharmendra Singh Gangwar as Secretary General
INDIA – The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), the a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
EABL reports 19.6% profit growth to US$62.7M in half-year results
KENYA – East African Breweries Limited (EABL) posted a 19.6 percent increase in n [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Diageo invests US$415M in new manufacturing facility in the US
USA – Diageo has announced a US$415 million investment to establish a new manufac [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
Diageo reports 0.6% decline in half-year sales, scraps annual sales forecast
UK – Beverage giant Diageo has reported a 0.6 percent decline in reported net sal [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Malawi: Over 580 Farmers Receive NEEF Fertiliser Loans in Chitipa and Karonga
[Nyasa Times] The National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) has distributed fertiliser to farmers in Chitipa and Karonga districts as part of efforts to enhance food security and p [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Kenya: DP Kindiki Says Govt On Course to Eradicate Banditry and Cattle Rustling
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government's commitment to stamping out banditry and livestock rustling that has long plagued the Northe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Poverty, Food Insecurity, Inadequate Health Care and High Cost of Living
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- In addition to the serious waves of violence that are affecting the Nigerian population, including kidnappings, clashes, terrorist attacks and brutal murde [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Naccima's Oye Emerges Opsn Chair, Pledges to Address Pressing Issues
[This Day] Abuja -- The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye, has been elected Chairman of t [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
South Africa: Polokwane Stock Theft Unit Recovered 06 Suspected Stolen Cattle
[SAPS] - The police in Polokwane, Stock Theft Unit have launched an investigation, following intelligence information which led to the recovery of suspected stolen 06 cattle, at an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Africa: 10th African Day of School Feeding - Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future
[African Union] The 10th African Day of School Feeding (ADSF), themed "A Decade of Nourishment: Celebrating the Past, Securing a Just Future," will convene from February 28th to Ma [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Zimbabwe: 32 Chivero Farm Residents in Court Following Clash Over Ownership of Land
[New Zimbabwe] A total of 32 Warwick Shire farm residents were on Monday dragged to court charged with public violence after they protested against the subdivision of the farm to c [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025