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China’s cooperatives report strong sales growth from 2021-2025
BEIJING, December 19, 2025 — The total sales of China’s supply and marketing cooperative system increased at an average annual rate of 8.6 percent during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [2021-2025], according…
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US Congress moves to restore AGOA, but South Africa’s continued participation is in doubt
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 — The US Congress is moving to revive the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA], which expired on September 30, this year — but it remains unclear whether…
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Uganda flags off first-ever shipment of dried chili to China
KAMULI, December 7, 2025 — Uganda has officially flagged off its first-ever container of dried chili for export to the People’s Republic of China signaling deepening trade ties, stronger agricultural value chains…
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NARO receives Jianzhou big ear goats for research and breeding
WAKISO, November 5, 2025 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has received a consignment of Jianzhou big ear goats from China to support research and breeding initiatives at the institute. Under…
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AFC secures US$ 100mln facility to finance renewable energy and low-carbon transport projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
LAGOS, October 22, 2025 — Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ], the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has secured a US$ 100 million, 10-year term loan facility from FinDev Canada, Canada’s…
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High-yielding sunflower variety reintroduced in Lango to boost production
LIRA CITY, September 16, 2025 – Syova Seed [U] Limited has reintroduced the Agsun 8251 sunflower seed variety in the Lango sub-region as part of efforts to revitalise sunflower production, one of…
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Network International expands portfolio with Absa Bank
KAMPALA, August 15, 2025 — Network International [Network], a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has been chosen by Absa Business Banking, one of Africa’s leading business…
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EAC posts US$ 0.8 billion trade surplus in Q1 2025 as exports surge by 47 percent
KAMPALA, August 8, 2025 – The East African Community [EAC] recorded a trade surplus of US$ 0.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a trade deficit of US$ 4.0…
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China’s Zero tariffs on 53 African countries to boost coffee imports from continent
BEINJING, July 17, 2025 — China’s decision to eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African nations is set to give the continent’s coffee growers a stronger foothold in the Chinese market,…
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Ethiopia’s coffee exports earn US$ 2.24 billion in 11 months
ADDIS ABABA, July 11, 2025 — The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has announced that the country earned more than US$ 2.24 billion in revenue from coffee exports over the past 11…
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