Kenya, Tanzania Agree to Scrap Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Trade
Kenya and Tanzania have committed to eliminating all non-tariff barriers by June 30, 2026, as the two governments move to...
Agriculture & Trade
Explore Africa’s farming, livestock, and agribusiness stories alongside export markets, supply chains, and trade policy. From pastoral economies to AfCFTA integration, this section highlights how agriculture drives economic growth, regional commerce, and grassroots development across the continent.
Gabon Bans Broiler Chicken Imports to Boost Local Output
Gabon’s government has set a January 2027 deadline to ban all broiler chicken imports as it pushes to build a...
Morocco’s Olive Harvest Hits Record 2 Million Tons Amid Heavy Rainfall
Morocco recorded a harvest of 2 million tons of olives in the current agricultural season, a 111% increase over the...
Uganda’s Coffee Exports hit $2.5 Billion in Year to February 2026
Uganda earned $2.5 billion (UGX 9 trillion) from coffee exports in the 12 months to February 2026, extending a record-breaking...
Africa, Latin America Seek Stronger Trade Ties at WTO Meeting
African and Latin American leaders are seeking to deepen trade and economic ties, highlighting untapped potential between the two regions...
Training Expands Poultry Support Network in Zambia
A new round of field training in Zambia is strengthening the frontline workforce supporting small-scale poultry farmers as agricultural programs...
Benin Launches Roots and Tubers Project to Boost Agro-Industrial Growth
Benin has launched a national agricultural value chain program focused on cassava, yam, and sweet potato, a five-year initiative aimed...
Burkina Faso Begins Nationwide Rehabilitation of 100 Dams
Burkina Faso on Saturday launched a nationwide program to rehabilitate 100 dams, aiming to expand water storage capacity and support...
Nigeria’s Private Sector Launches Investment Fund to Boost Agriculture
ABUJA (BG) — Nigeria’s private sector has introduced a new investment fund aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector and...
Cape Verde Wins Hearts with World Cup Breakthrough, Inspires the Whole Continent
Nine of Africa's 10 teams reached the round of 32, Cape Verde carried an unbeaten debut into a meeting with...
Kenya Artificial Intelligence Bill Proposes New Regulator, Risk-Based Rules
Proposed legislation would establish an AI commissioner, classify systems by risk and impose new compliance requirements on AI providers operating...
Ethiopia Tops $3 Billion in Annual Coffee Export Revenue for the First Time
Government says record earnings reflect higher production, quality improvements and stronger export performance as coffee remains the country's biggest source...
Capacity Development Key to Implementing the Common African Position on Debt
HARARE Capacity development will be central to implementing the Common African Position (CAP) on Debt, said Mamadou Biteye, executive secretary...