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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Tanzania targets sugar, edible oil output growth in 2026/27 strategy to cut imports
Tanzania plans major investments in sugar and edible oil production to reduce imports, boost exports, and strengthen food security under its 2026/27 agricultural strategy.
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Global cocoa prices to drop over 50% in 2026 as supply recovers – World Bank
World Bank forecasts cocoa prices to fall by over 50% in 2026 as global supply recovers, signaling a sharp correction after recent record highs.
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Swissport acquires majority stake in CV handling, expands Africa ground services
Following the completion of the transaction, CV Handling will gain access to Swissport’s operational standards, digital systems, and network.
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Tanzania targets 235,000 tons of avocados by 2026/27 with 1.7 million seedlings
The programme is part of a broader strategy to expand horticultural exports beyond cashews.
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Ghana caps container charges at US$35 per TEU, slashing fees from US$165
According to association estimates, Container Administrative Charges reached approximately GH₵1.69 billion (US$108 million) in 2024.