AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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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 amid rising geopolitical tensions and export restrictions that are increasing 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 standardize 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.
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North Africa’s wheat imports forecast to drop 13% in 2026/27 as domestic harvests improve
The USDA released the forecast as part of its latest global grain market outlook, highlighting a broader slowdown in import demand across North Africa and the Middle East as regional production and stock levels improve.