African News

EU expands investment in Uganda’s coffee sector with US$654,000 processing facility

UGANDA - The European Union (EU) has intensified its investment in Uganda’s coffee sector with the commissioning of a new…

7 months ago

AfDB, Standard Bank collaborate to enhance SMME financing and boost African trade

AFRICA - In a move to bolster small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and enhance trade across Africa, the African…

7 months ago

The Cheesecake Factory expands to Egypt with new Cairo Café

EGYPT - American quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand The Cheesecake Factory is set to enter the Egyptian market with a new…

7 months ago

AGRA, GCF join forces to curb food loss and strengthen climate resilience in Africa

AFRICA - The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to…

8 months ago

Rwanda, AGRA partner to launch Food Innovation Hub

RWANDA - The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has formalized a partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Information…

8 months ago

ADM expands African presence with new facility in Lagos Free Trade Zone

NIGERIA - Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reinforced its presence in Africa with the launch of a new facility at…

8 months ago

President Mahama appoints Andy Osei Okrah as Acting CEO of TCDA

GHANA - Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Andy Osei Okrah as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the…

8 months ago

Kenya’s macadamia export ban sparks industry divide

KENYA - Kenya’s macadamia industry is at a crossroads following the government’s decision to reinstate a ban on the export…

8 months ago

Global stakeholders convene at 8th Africa Agri Expo

KENYA - The 8th Africa Agri Expo (AAE), co-located with the Future Food, Livestock & Poultry Expo (FLIP), took place…

8 months ago

Pernod Ricard acquires full ownership of South African Gin brand Inverroche

SOUTH AFRICA - In a strategic expansion within the African spirits market, French beverage conglomerate Pernod Ricard has acquired the…

8 months ago