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Government Policy & Regulatory
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Tanzania imposes blanket ban on South African, Malawian farm imports amid escalating trade dispute
The decision, announced by Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe, follows the failure of both countries to lift their restrictions on Tanzanian farm products, despite five years of negotiations.
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Turkey’s flour exports plunge 39% in Q1 2025 amid wheat import ban
This downturn is attributed to wheat import restrictions imposed in June 2024, which disrupted the supply chain for flour producers.
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U.S. presses Kenya to reform maize trade rules as demand for feed grain surges
Kenya currently imposes a 50% ad-valorem duty on maize imports from countries outside the East African Community (EAC), in line with the EAC’s Common External Tariff (CET).
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Ethiopia to enforce mandatory fortification of edible oils, flour to combat micronutrient deficiencies
This initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s broader efforts to enhance food safety, quality, and nutritional standards.
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Egypt moves to activate commodity exchange to bolster food security
The Egyptian Commodity Exchange is designed to serve as a gateway for both importing and exporting.