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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Khaled El-Gazzar appointed International Commercial Manager for MENA at Aviagen
Appointment takes effect on 1 March 2026 and is based in Riyadh
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Shoprite shuts down operations in Nigeria
Workers, suppliers, and mall tenants face declining income and uncertain recovery
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IFC considers US$40M investment in Nile Sugar project to boost Egypt’s sugar production
IFC is reviewing a $40 million loan to support Nile Sugar’s expansion in Upper Egypt, aiming to strengthen domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports.
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Ghana bans land transit of sugar, rice and other imports to curb smuggling and protect revenue
Ghana introduces new border controls banning land transit of key imported goods to prevent revenue leakages and curb smuggling through abuse of the transit trade regime.
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Nigerian Breweries cultivates local barley to cut US$150M import billl, build domestic supply chain
Nigerian Breweries successfully pilots local barley cultivation with smallholder farmers, aiming to reduce imports and develop a sustainable domestic barley supply chain for Nigeria’s brewing industry.