News in Africa
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...
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...