News in Africa
South Africa cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre to ease agricultural costs
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has increased risks to global energy markets, placing upward pressure on domestic...
Tanzanian avocado exports grow as trade regulation improves
Avocado growers in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, report improved trading conditions following government measures to regulate and formalize the avocado...
South African citrus exports expected at 210–215 million cartons in 2026
South Africa's citrus industry is preparing for the 2026 export season, with the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA)...
African sweet potato project targets 20 to 25% yield increases
The International Potato Center (CIP), in partnership with national research institutions, has launched a multi-country initiative to validate sweet potato...
Mango harvest in Côte d’Ivoire to start late March
The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is set to begin on March 28, the official opening date of the harvest...
Senegalese mangoes under scrutiny over fruit flies
The West African origins of mangoes are under particular scrutiny this season, due to the "high number of cases of...
Climate-smart programme to benefit 20,000 dairy farmers
At least 20,000 dairy farmers across Uganda are set to benefit from a Shs14.5 billion Green Dairy Investment Project aimed...
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...