AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Nigeria directs Dangote Sugar to reach 600,000 Tonnes output by 2030 to cut import dependence
Nigeria pushes Dangote Sugar to boost local output to 600,000 tonnes by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to reduce imports and achieve sugar self-sufficiency.
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South Africa accelerates sugar industry diversification under phase 2 master plan to 2030
South Africa’s sugar sector pivots toward biofuels and innovation under Phase 2 Master Plan, with stakeholders targeting growth, sustainability and stronger inclusion of small-scale growers.
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Cocoa price surge boosts export earnings in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire despite production declines
Rising global cocoa prices drive record export earnings across West Africa, offsetting declining production in key producing countries including Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
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Uganda tea industry calls for reforms, funding support as sector recovers from price slump
Uganda’s tea industry pushes for urgent reforms and funding as stakeholders seek to stabilise production, improve market access, and recover from years of price volatility and financial strain.
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Lebanon imports Egyptian potatoes with US$4.5 price cap until Akkar harvest
The initiative serves as a strategic bridge to maintain food security until local production from the Akkar region becomes available.