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Horn of Africa desert locust outbreak threatens crops, UN Says
A desert locust outbreak that may threaten crops is developing in the Horn of Africa, the United Nations’ Food and…
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Tanzania wants to become the world’s biggest cashew exporter
Tanzania plans to more than triple output of cashews to 1 million tons over the next four to five years,…
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African Development Bank approves record capital boost of 125% to $208 billion
The African Development Bank’s board approved a 125% capital increase to $208 billion on Thursday, the largest in the lender’s…
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Kenya’s economy to grow at a faster pace next year
Kenya’s economy is likely to expand by 6.0% next year, rising from projected growth of 5.8% this year, due to…
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Zimbabwe kicks off Cannabis industry with prison plantation
Zimbabwe, which is repealing its laws banning cannabis production, has launched the industry by planting industrial hemp on the grounds…
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Rwanda and Morocco ink new poultry farming MoU
Rwanda and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on poultry farming top share best practices and experiences in…
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Kenya named among Africa’s top avocado exporters
Kenya ranks among world’s fastest growing exporters of avocado even as demand for the fruit grows in China and Europe.…
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Nestle steps up testing after weedkiller found in coffee beans
Nestle SA is increasing checks on the coffee it buys, after recent tests showed beans from some countries had levels of…
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