AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Middle East conflict raises shipping risks for African fresh produce exporters

The partnership aims to support growers, improve packing operations, and strengthen supply activity in Limpopo.

Mali plans to raise seed cotton output to over 650,000 tonnes as it works to steady a sector hit by climate and security problems.

Kenya expands irrigation push as it seeks to lift rice output and cut food imports.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has slowed sea and air routes, leaving thousands of containers of fruit and vegetables stranded during the peak Ramadan trade.

The country aims to move beyond raw exports and grow earnings from processed coconut products.

Morocco’s state-owned phosphate producer posts strong 2025 results as demand recovers in key markets.

The Federal Government and Kaduna State will jointly fund a US$29.62 million ginger production and processing hub in Kachia.

The new phase aims to help 14 million more farmers access climate-resilient technologies across 37 countries.

New funding will support irrigation, livestock and climate action in rural districts.