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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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EU launches US$1.1M twinning project to modernize Algeria’s organic farming
A reliable certification system has therefore become essential for exporters seeking access to the European market.
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Cosmic Crisp apples debut in South Africa
After tasting Cosmic Crisp in the US, Paladin said Checkers saw an opportunity to introduce the variety to South African shoppers.
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Nine Eastern African nations launch Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa
Stakeholders are looking to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand intra-African horticultural trade.
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Ghana COCOBOD seeks US$1.4B domestic funding for 2026/27 cocoa purchases
The financing plan includes cedi bonds and commercial paper as Ghana shifts cocoa-sector funding toward domestic capital markets.
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Kenya moves to tighten sugar import rules amid farmer concerns
Lawmakers are consulting sugar industry stakeholders as Kenya reviews import controls following the expiry of its long-running Comesa safeguard regime.