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Germany Backs Ghana's 50% Cocoa Processing Policy as Value Addition Takes Centre Stage

Germany has backed Ghana's decision to require at least 50% of its cocoa beans to be processed locally

Nigeria's BOA Launches ₦200 Billion ($151 Million) Grain Price Guarantee Scheme to Protect Farmers

Nigeria's Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has launched a ₦200 billion (about $151 million) Guaranteed Minimum Price (GMP) Programme

Southern Africa

South Africa Gains Fresh Red Meat Export Market as Egypt Deal Nears

South Africa has cleared a major regulatory hurdle in its push to expand red-meat exports, after concluding negotiations with Egypt on a Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC)

Nigeria's Agri-Food Exports to EU Fall 46% as Quality and Traceability Pressures Mount

Nigeria’s agri-food exports to the European Union fell sharply in the first half of 2026

Southern Africa

Zimbabwe Looks to Agriculture and Land Reforms to Power Its Economic Growth

Zimbabwe is placing agriculture at the centre of its ambitions for faster economic growth.

Senegal's Groundnut Exports to China Rise 169% as Zero-Tariff Access Opens New Opportunity

Senegal's groundnut trade with China is accelerating, with imports of Senegalese groundnuts reaching $34.63 million in the first half of 2026

Kenya's Sugar Sector Rebounds as Reforms Lift Cane Prices and Production

Kenya's sugar sector is showing signs of recovery as government reforms improve farmer returns

Southern Africa

Eswatini Enforces 24% Levy on Imported Edible Oils to Protect Local Producers

Eswatini's National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) will enforce a 24% levy on imported edible oils from September 1, 2026.

Nigeria Onion Exports to Ghana Resume as Cross-Border Trade Dispute Eases

Nigeria's onion exports to Ghana have resumed after the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN)