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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Alexandria ports handle 167,000 tonnes in 24hrs as imports dominate, vessel traffic rises
EGYPT – Alexandria Port Authority recorded strong shipping and cargo-handling activity over the past 24 hours, with 11 vessels arriving, 7 departing, and nearly 167,000…
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Majid Al Futtaim opens first premium Carrefour Market in the UAE
Move follows Carrefour’s recent expansion plans in Nigeria through a franchise partnership
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Tea farmers demand withdrawal of Kenya’s 0.8% tea levy amid falling returns
Kericho tea farmers say the new tea levy will reduce earnings, while the Tea Board of Kenya maintains the charge will support sector development.
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Kenya coffee exports to US double in Q1 as AGOA renewal boosts specialty coffee demand
The United States strengthened its position as Kenya’s largest coffee market after import volumes and export earnings surged during the first quarter of the year.
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Port of Dar es Salaam discharge times drop 90% under DP World
The vessel discharged 779 car equivalent units, predominantly heavy-duty vehicles, in just over 27 hours.