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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya-UAE CEPA eliminates tariffs, boosts agri-value chains and logistics
The Kenya-UAE CEPA signals long-term commitment to agricultural value chains, logistics infrastructure, and reduced trade barriers.
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Rising diesel costs force 80% of fishing vessels out of operation in Nigeria
Fish supply tightens as fuel expenses push operators out of the market
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AgDevCo provides US$15 million financing to Victory Group for tilapia expansion in East Africa
Follow-on mezzanine debt to support scaling of aquaculture operations in Kenya and Rwanda as demand for fish increases.
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Nigeria, Ghana resume onion trade after five-day strike, diplomatic talks secure truck releases
The five-day suspension showed how localized disputes can trigger broader market instability.
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Sasini sells avocado processing plant after Red Sea crisis slashes exports
At the virtual AGM in March 2026, Group Managing Director Martin Ochieng told shareholders that the fruit export business had been the most severely affected segment.