AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Mondelēz International appoints Ayman Fahmy as West Africa Managing Director
In this role, Fahmy will direct regional commercial growth, oversee all West Africa business operations, and lead Cadbury Nigeria PLC.
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South Africa targets 3M tonnes in maize exports for 2026/2027
Higher harvests and strong regional demand could push South Africa’s maize exports up by 50% during the 2026/2027 season.
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OCP posts US$2.1B revenue in Q1 2026 as market pressure continues
The Moroccan fertilizer producer says currency changes, lower sales volumes, and tensions in the Middle East affected first-quarter results, even as demand for phosphate fertilizers stayed firm in key markets.
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Zimbabwe tightens grain import rules as new levies back irrigation drive
The government plans new grain and oilseed import levies as it pushes local sourcing and expands irrigation projects ahead of possible El Niño conditions in the 2026/27 farming season.
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Russia eyes Nigerian palm oil as export demand grows
Russia is looking at Nigeria as a possible supplier of palm oil as demand in the Russian market continues to rise.