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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenyan rice farmers push for national council to bolster local production
With the scheme supplying more than 60 per cent of the country’s rice, farmers argued that the government should prioritise local rice.
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Kenya’s seed sector makes strides in maize but legumes lag behind, report shows
The sector’s strength lies mainly in maize, which attracts more donor and private-sector funding compared to beans and cowpea.
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PepsiCo launches Cheetos in Nigeria amid expansion of Lagos facility with US$20M investment
This local production is expected to reduce import dependency, accelerate supply response times, and foster job creation in Lagos and surrounding areas.
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Dodo Pizza to enter Morocco through franchise partnership
The Moroccan expansion reflects Dodo Pizza’s commitment to tapping into high-potential markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
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Egyptian Swiss Group targets Jordan as key hub for Middle East expansion
The company wants to tap to Jordan’s geographic advantage, connecting markets like Palestine, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, making it an ideal hub for regional distribution.