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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
West Africa: Nigeria's Food Imports Surge 16 Percent to $2.5bn
[Vanguard] At the backdrop of the rising food insecurity caused by intensified conflict and climate related shock on farming activities across the country, Nigeria's food importati [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
Nigeria: Food Security, Regional Inclusion Key to Nigeria's Stability - Tinubu
[Vanguard] --Hails Taraba's agricultural potential as proof of nation's shared prosperity at state's 2025 investment summit [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
Liberia: Oil Tanker Crashes in Maryland
[New Dawn] -Villagers rush for fresh palm oil [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
Rwanda: Rutsiro Intensifies Efforts to Fight Swine Disease, Boost Pig Farming
[New Times] Rutsiro District has launched a proactive campaign to combat swine erysipelas as part of broader efforts to modernise pig farming and increase productivity, with a key [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
Zimbabwe: EU Secures Over U.S.$100 Million for Zim Banks to Boost Agriculture and Green Energy
[263Chat] The European Union (EU) has facilitated over US$100 million in low-interest loans to four major local banks, in a move aimed at stimulating investment in agriculture, the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
Kenya: Refugees in Kenya At Risk of Worsening Hunger As WFP Faces Critical Funding Shortfall
[WFP] Nairobi -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned that refugees in Kenya are at risk of heightened levels of food insecurity as critical funding shortages [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
West Africa: Chocolate and Rice Among Key EU Imports Facing Climate Threats
[RFI] European supermarket shelves could become emptier as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten food production in countries that export to the EU, a report published on W [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-May-2025
PepsiCo acquires prebiotic soda brand Poppi for US$1.95B to expand functional beverage portfolio
USA – PepsiCo has finalized the acquisition of Poppi, a leading prebiotic soda bran [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
DP World issues first carbon inset certificates
UK – DP World has issued its first carbon inset certificates to cargo owners in the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
NAFDAC reaffirms temporary lifting of sachet alcohol ban
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFD [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Khazaen economic city inks US$20.8M deal with Sohar Food & Beverage for new drinks facility
OMAN – Khazaen Economic City has signed an investment agreement with Sohar Food [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Daily’s Premium Meats to expand bacon plant with US$95M investment
USA – Daily’s Premium Meats is putting US$95 million into enlarging its bacon p [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Astral Foods’ operating profit plunges by 50% to US$15.2M
SOUTH AFRICA – Astral Foods has seen its operating profit fall by more than half [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
India bans medically important antimicrobials in aquaculture to combat public health threat
INDIA – The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India has prohibited the u [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Madagascar distributes mature poultry to rural farmers
MADAGASCAR – The first batch of day-old chicks reared by Livestock Feed Limited ( [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Danish Crown reports improving earnings amid ongoing recovery efforts
DENMARK – Danish Crown is continuing to implement its recovery plan during the fi [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Ghana seeks Chinese cooperation to fix IUU fishing challenges
GHANA – Ghana is engaging China in talks aimed at resolving longstanding structur [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Tanzania: What Rural Communities in Tanzania Need to Know About Carbon Trading and Land Rights
[IPS] Dar es Salaam -- As global demand for carbon credits rises, Tanzania has become a magnet for carbon offset projects. From Loliondo in Arusha to Kiteto in Manyara, foreign fir [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Africa: Seafood Without Transparency Is a Recipe for Disaster
[IPS] Nice, France -- Seafood is a staple in my house - fish tacos, paella, sushi. But no matter how good it tastes, I can't help but wonder: was my fish caught responsibly? Or did [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Gambia: Gambia Armed Forces Cultivates Rice to Boost Self-Sufficiency
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has embarked on an ambitious agricultural initiative, cultivating 42 hectares of rice in Jahally Pacharr, Central River Region, to promote s [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Nigeria: NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Missionary Health Caregivers in Rivers
[Leadership] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a group of fake free health caregivers posing as missionaries in Rivers State. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Nigeria: NAFDAC Uncovers Group Using Evangelism to Distribute Suspected Fake Drugs
[Premium Times] He said that the products were evacuated to NAFDAC office for further investigation and documentation [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
South Sudan: KSRelief-Funded Nutrition Support Reaches More Than 6,000 Vulnerable Women and Children in South Sudan
[WFP] Juba -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached more than 6,000 vulnerable mothers and children in flood-affected Bentiu, Unity State, with lifesaving nutri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Namibia: Omaheke Crop Farmers' Fair a Resounding Success
[New Era] Sandi Tjaronda, the chairperson of the organising committee of the 2025 Omaheke Crop Farmers Fair, said this year's event exceeded expectations. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025
Namibia: Farmers - Harvesting Rainwater Must Be Prioritised
[New Era] Oshakati -- Despite receiving good rainfall this year, most of the rainwater in northern Namibia has gone to waste, leaving livestock farmers concerned about future droug [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 20-May-2025