Quality Meat Packers (QMP), a well-known Kenyan meat processing company, has officially entered the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) market. The company, which has been in business since 1970, is …
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Morocco Becomes Spain’s Top Supplier of Fresh Produce
Morocco has recorded a major breakthrough in its agricultural trade with Europe, becoming Spain’s biggest supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables by value for the first time. Between January and …
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Morocco’s Potato Export Industry Bounces Back After Years of Decline
Morocco is making a strong return in the global potato export market after several years of decline that pushed the country far down the list of leading exporters. Recent trade …
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Morocco to Host First Agro Export Day in November
Morocco is preparing to host its first-ever Agro Export Day on November 19, 2025, in Casablanca, as part of a major push to expand the country’s presence in global food …
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Oyetola Moves to Cut Fish Imports, Boost Local Production
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to significantly reduce Nigeria’s heavy dependence on fish imports by increasing local production through expanded aquaculture, modernised artisanal …
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Ethiopia Introduces New Fishing Law to Tackle Illegal Practices
The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new legal framework aimed at protecting the country’s fish resources and regulating fishing activities nationwide. The move comes after years of unregulated …
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FirstBank to Host 2025 Agric and Export Conference to Boost Non-Oil Sector Growth
FirstBank has announced the 2025 edition of its Agric and Export Conference, an initiative aimed at driving growth in Nigeria’s agriculture and non-oil export sectors. The event, themed “The Fundamentals …
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Nathan Belete Takes Over as World Bank Director for Zimbabwe
The World Bank Group has appointed Nathan Belete as the new Country Director for Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, putting him in charge of managing a huge development portfolio valued …
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Rwanda, AfDB Join Hands for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Phase 2 Expansion
Rwanda’s agricultural sector has received a major boost as the Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) move forward with plans for the second phase of the …
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Rafiki Briquettes Changing the Face of Clean Cooking in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a new champion is emerging in the fight for cleaner kitchens and a healthier environment. It is not solar panels or wind turbines, but a small, mighty innovation …