AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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WFP receives US$3m financial backing from Asia to support food assistance in Africa
AFRICA – The government of Japan and Korea have issued their support towards World Food Programme’s efforts of combating food insecurity in Africa. According to…
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Amazon replaces Souq.com in Egypt with launch of own domain
EGYPT – Amazon, a global online shopping platform, has officially launched in Egypt by availing a new website Amazon.eg to replace Souq.com in the local…
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Red Bull reveals new taste in South Africa, beverage industry players promote sustainable operations
SOUTH AFRICA – Red Bull, world’s most famous energy drink brand has unveiled a limited edition of a new flavour offering with a special taste…
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AfDB, partners receive support from Nigeria’s government for establishment of SPAZ, mobilizes US$520m for project
NIGERIA – Leading developmental organizations, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), are set…
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Olam empowers female wheat farmers with irrigation equipment as border closers revive Nigeria’s idle milling plants
NIGERIA – Female wheat farmers in Nigeria’s Kano state are set to boost their production after receiving irrigation equipment from Crown Flour Mill (CFM) Limited,…