News in Africa
Somalia’s humanitarian crisis worsening with 6.5 million people facing high levels of hunger, Federal Government and United Nations warn
Nearly 6.5 million Somalis face high levels of hunger, and more than 1.8 million children face acute malnutrition...
Morocco exports 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts in record 2025
Morocco set a new record in Brussels sprouts exports in 2025, according to EastFruit. Moroccan exporters shipped 32,600 tons to...
Marked Increase in Potato Acreage in Berkane, Eastern Morocco
The recent rainfall that blessed Morocco had an immediate effect on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the...
Rail Revitalisation: Overberg Business Case to Unlock Grain Export Potential
The Western Cape Government has unveiled the initial findings of the Overberg Rail Business Case, marking a decisive step toward...
South African stone fruit gallops into the Year of the Horse
The starting gates have flung open, and there's no shortage of potential Chinese buyers looking for South Africa's stonefruit. The...
The temporary Gambian import ban exposes onion production gaps
The government of The Gambia has announced a temporary restriction on the importation of potatoes and onions, stating that the...
High tariffs deprive Mauritanian exporters of strong Moroccan demand for watermelons
The Mauritanian watermelon season has begun as European demand is boosted by the arrival of Ramadan. However, Mauritanian exporters still...
Tanzania, Al Dahra ink $100m pact to boost sustainable agriculture production in the East African state
Tanzania, through the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) and Al Dahra Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have...
WFP calls for safe humanitarian access as conflict escalates in South Sudan’s Jonglei State
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is calling on all parties to the conflict in to urgently halt...
Kenya moves to end VAT refund delays, boost agricultural exports
Kenya’s agricultural exporters are set for a major financial boost following the unveiling of wide-ranging tax and regulatory reforms under...