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Surge in imports of agricultural products from Africa
China Daily
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An exhibitor arranges coffee products on show during a China-Africa trade expo in Changsha, Hunan province. ZHANG WEI/CHINA DAILY More African agricultural products such as Ethiopian coffee beans and Tanzanian cashew nuts have appeared on the...
US Disrupts African Food Tech
Living on Earth
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The Soybean Innovation Lab partners with researchers, farmers, and stakeholders across the private and public sectors to advance the production of soybeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Above, intergenerational farmers stand in a soybean field in...
Rwandan peppers connect Rwandan farmers with consumers in China
Xinhua News Agency
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This photo taken on June 5, 2025 shows Rwandan chili sauce products at the Hunan Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Import & Export Group in central China's Hunan Province. At the ongoing 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in Changsha of Hunan,...
Trump’s white South African resettlement plan and the global colour line
Sunday Independent
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June 14, 2025
Siyabonga Hadebe|Published 14 minutes ago 5min THE arrival of over 3 000 white South Africans in the United States under President Donald Trump’s fast-tracked refugee resettlement programme is a racial spectacle of historic proportions. Framed by...
China-Africa trade shifting toward more diversified, high value-added model
People's Daily Online
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CHANGSHA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- China-Africa trade is undergoing a profound transformation from a traditional resource-based model to one that is more diversified, high value-added and technology-intensive, according to a document released Friday at...
How Trump's Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword
BBC
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June 14, 2025
ShareSave The focus of US military strategy in Africa is changing under Trump With US President Donald Trump on a cost-cutting warpath since starting his second term, aid to Africa has been slashed and now defence spending is in his sights - but...
Climate Change: AGN Chair emphasises importance of Africa’s unity in global negotiations
Joy FM
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June 13, 2025
Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Dr. Richard Muyungi, has emphasised the importance and power of Africa’s unity in global negotiations. Speaking at the opening of the AGN Preparatory Plenary Meeting ahead of the...
The Death Toll Continues to Rise in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Floods
OkayAfrica
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June 13, 2025
At least 78 people so far have lost their lives in the Eastern Cape’s O.R. Tambo district in South Africa, following days of relentless rainfall, SABC News reports. Among the victims are six high school learners and two adults who drowned on...
South Africa’s First Black Billionaire
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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June 14, 2025
⛏️ The Gold Standard: South Africa’s Trailblazer Patrice Motsepe became South Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008, earning his fortune through mining—a sector once closed to Black entrepreneurs under apartheid. Today, his company, African...
Russia invests in African education and cultural events to shape long-term pro-Moscow influence
Euromaidan Press
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June 13, 2025
Ukrainian officials report that Russia is expanding its presence and influence across Africa through educational programs and youth initiatives designed to cultivate political leaders and “cultural elite” favorable to Moscow. Russia relies on...
The 4Th China-Africa Expo With Coffee & Ice Cream Robots
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) The 4th China-Africa Expois set to tantalize attendees with cutting-edge innovations in the food and beverage sector, notably featuring the emerging trend of coffee robots machines . As the global coffee market is projected to...
Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight – a South African Memoir
News Blaze
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June 14, 2025
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight This is a vivid portrayal of a dysfunctional family’s struggle to survive the Rhodesian Bush War. Unfortunately for them, they’re living in turbulent times both inside and outside their home. As their country...
Dubai donates Dhs5.5 million to fight malnutrition in three African countries
Gulf Today
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June 13, 2025
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), through its 1 Billion Meals campaign, announced it has completed several key projects combating malnutrition in Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Senegal. This work,...
SKN strengthens ties with Africa through the AFRI-Caribbean Cultural Exchange initiative
Win Media SKN
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June 13, 2025
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A delegation from Nigeria arrived at the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport on June 12, 2025, signalling the federation’s dedication to creating strong international diplomatic ties with...
BOAD Development Days: Climate, Agriculture, and Energy Take Center Stage in Lomé
Togo First
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(Togo First) - The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launched the first "BOAD Development Days" in Lomé on June 12, 2025. Experts, policymakers, and private sector leaders gathered for two days to tackle climate change, agriculture, and energy...
Help combat invasive African boxthorn
Parkes Champion Post
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June 14, 2025
Community Help combat invasive African boxthorn Jun 14 2025 Updated 40 minutes ago Parkes Shire Council is calling on all residents to be vigilant in identifying and reporting African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum), one of the most invasive and...
Equipping Africa’s youth to face the climate crisis
University World News
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AFRICA-GLOBAL Behind the global turmoil of recent months there remains a stark reality: the world is in the grip of a long-term crisis from which there is no easy exit. The build-up of greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution is already...
Largest indigenous tree nursery facility in Africa inaugurated at Bibiani
Joy FM
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June 13, 2025
The largest indigenous tree nursery facility in Africa has been inaugurated at Bassengele, a farming community near Bibiani in the Western North region of Ghana. The facility, which has the capacity to produce 5 million indigenous seedlings...
South Africa greenlights bird flu vaccine rollout
The Poultry Site
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Government launches controlled HPAI vaccination plan for poultry South Africa will proceed with its long-awaited vaccination strategy against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Deputy Director-General Dipepeneneng Serage announced this week...
Dr. Uma Lele: A Legacy of Leadership in Global Agricultural Economics
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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June 13, 2025
Leadership in agricultural economics plays a crucial role in shaping the sector, influencing policies, and driving innovation. It involves developing the skills necessary for individuals and organizations to effectively navigate complex...