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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Africa achieves first gene-edited grapevine using CRISPR for disease resistance, drought tolerance
A resistant grapevine reduces chemical input costs and crop loss.
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Dangote Sugar secures shareholder approval for US$371.2M rights issue
Dangote Sugar gains shareholder backing for N500bn capital raise to fund expansion, boost local production, and support Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency agenda.
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Kenya coffee sector earns US$191.3M for HY 2025/2026
Kenya’s coffee earnings rise to KES 24.7 billion as high-quality grades dominate auctions and reforms aim to boost production and farmer incomes.
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Kenya, Farmer’s Choice sign pact to expand pig value chain and market access
Deal also aligns with the National Pig Value Chain Development Strategy (2025–2029).
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Ivory Coast detects new H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in poultry sector
Outbreak linked to H5N1 strain with significant poultry mortality reported.