AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Edita reports 34.7% YoY growth in Q1 2026 consolidated revenue
Edita delivered a strong start to the year, with consolidated revenues increasing 34.7% year-on-year to EGP 5.8 billion in 1Q2026, reflecting robust volume growth, continued price-point migration, and sustained demand momentum across key categories.
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Mali deepens ties with Russia to secure fertilizer supplies amid rising global prices
Mali is discussing new arrangements with Russia to secure fertilizer supplies as rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions increase pressure on global agricultural input markets.
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Egypt inaugurates US$15B New Delta project to turn desert into farmland
Primary crops include wheat, corn, and sugar beet aimed at reducing Egypt’s heavy reliance on imported staples, alongside export crops such as olives, figs, and vegetables.
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Nigeria set to commission Africa’s largest Food Logistics Hub in 2026
The facility features cold storage, dry warehousing, and repackaging centres to standardise agricultural packaging and reduce post-harvest losses.
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Morocco to suspend soft wheat imports from June to July to support domestic harvest
The decision comes as Morocco anticipates improved cereal production following stronger rainfall during the current agricultural season, offering relief after several years of drought-related disruptions that severely affected crop yields and increased dependence on imports.