AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Dawanau grain market strengthens West Africa’s food trade
The Nigerian market continues to shape grain prices and food flows across West Africa as experts urge countries to build stronger local rice industries.
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High Court orders disclosure in Kenya rice import case as farmers fear more market pressure
The court has directed government agencies to release records linked to the duty free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days.
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MeTL Group finalizes Italian pact for industrial silo infrastructure at Tanzanian grain plant
The equipment is destined for a cereal storage facility in Bandari, Tanzania, and SACE, the export credit agency owned by Italy’s finance ministry, insured the transaction through a tool it calls Supplier Credit.
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Cameroon, Angola lead Central Africa’s rice imports as ECCAS pushes for higher local production
Central African countries continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on imported rice as regional leaders step up plans to increase local production.
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Far East buyers drive demand for South Africa’s maize as exports gather pace
Strong demand from Asian markets is helping South Africa manage its large maize harvest while supporting market stability.