AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Sasini has terminated the planned sale of its Gulmarg coffee estate after the buyer failed to meet obligations, returning the asset to operational use.

New Kenya Coffee Hub initiative connects farmers directly with international buyers to improve earnings, transparency, and competitiveness in global coffee trade.

Pakistan, Egypt and the UK drove growth in Kenya’s tea exports, while declining shipments to Sudan, Jordan and China reflected emerging geopolitical and market challenges.

Kenya and South Africa have agreed to remove trade barriers on tea and steel, a move expected to boost exports, strengthen bilateral trade, and support farmers under AfCFTA.

Nigeria’s new price-linked sugar tax aims to reduce sugary drink consumption, encourage healthier choices, and generate additional funding for public health programmes.