AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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China opens coffee market to 53 African countries under new import, zero-tariff trade policy
China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from 53 African countries starting July 2026, expanding market access and strengthening agricultural trade ties with the continent.
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Kenya turns to sugarcane ethanol to cut fuel costs, revive sugar industry
Kenya plans major sugar sector reforms focused on ethanol production, renewable energy and value addition to strengthen fuel security and increase farmer earnings.
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Ghana Cocoa Board targets 650,000 tonnes cocoa output for 2025/2026
Ghana forecasts 650,000 tonnes of cocoa for 2025/26 as COCOBOD advances pricing reforms and shifts to domestic debt financing to stabilise production and farmer incomes.
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Ethiopia set to become World’s fourth largest coffee producer in 2026/27 – USDA
Ethiopia is projected to surpass Indonesia in coffee production as rising output, modernization and export growth strengthen its position in the global coffee industry.
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AD Ports connects Khalifa, Fujairah ports to rail-linked dry hubs
The anchor commitments from EGA, EMSTEEL, Al Ghurair Iron & Steel, and Tenaris validate the network’s commercial viability.