AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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COCOBOD liabilities surge 47.5% as equity falls 57.9%
Ghana’s cocoa regulator faces mounting short-term obligations as inventories and payables rise, while plans emerge to restructure its debt and financing model.
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Cameroon cocoa export earnings fall 63% in 2025-26
Cameroon’s cocoa sector recorded lower marketed production, rising inventories and weaker international prices during the 2025-26 season, sharply reducing export volumes and earnings.
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Kenya ports to receive 45 vessels as Mombasa, Lamu handle diverse cargo
This high level of operational efficiency continues to solidify Kenya’s position as the leading maritime hub along the Northern Corridor.
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Saudi Arabia, Syria sign four transport agreements to boost regional connectivity
These accords focus on enhancing railway networks, road safety, aviation, and postal services to facilitate smoother trade between the two nations.
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ETG expands sustainability-linked loan to US$600M to boost African agriculture
The expanded financing will bolster agricultural supply chains and infrastructure across Africa and Asia, thereby enhancing food security.