Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Namibia moves to reclaim quotas from Walu as dispute over fishing rights deepens
Company disputes allocation system and claims unfair treatment
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Kenya’s Mombasa Governor proposes sugar import tax to combat rising diabetes cases in Kenya
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir proposes a sugar import tax to curb rising diabetes cases and fund healthcare, aligning fiscal policy with public health priorities in Kenya.
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President William Ruto signs coffee bill 2023 into law to reform, revive Kenya’s coffee industry
New Coffee Act introduces regulatory reforms, a development levy and institutional restructuring to boost transparency, research and global competitiveness in Kenya’s coffee sector.
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CIABC accuses Uttarakhand Government of bias against Indian liquor in excise policy
CIABC criticises Uttarakhand’s excise policy, alleging it favours imported liquor brands and restricts market access for Indian-made alcoholic beverages in premium retail outlets.
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Ivory Coast plans market reforms to align farmer prices with global prices
Ivory Coast is considering reforms to its cocoa marketing system after falling global prices created a surplus of unsold beans and reduced export competitiveness.