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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya avocado exports to hit US$170M in 2026, with Asian market access
The Chinese market, opened in 2022, has scaled in 2026, while trade agreements with India have reduced tariff barriers.
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SokoFresh secures US$500,000 from UNCDF to expand solar cold storage
The deal comes amid tightening global aid flows, prompting development agencies to experiment with instruments to attract private capital.
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Heifer International appoints Safia Boly to lead Africa programs across 12 countries
Boly’s leadership aims to strengthen key agricultural sectors and foster innovation through technological entrepreneurship.
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Moroccan tomato export halt sparks standoff between producers, consumer groups
The situation remains fluid, with both sides seeking a resolution.
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Africa expands banana processing to cut post-harvest losses, boost export earnings by 42%
In Zimbabwe, a plant in Mutasa District aggregates and processes bananas for structured buyers.