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South Africa retains AGOA trade benefits with the US through 2025 amid diplomatic tensions
24 Dec 2024 16:58 GMT
Despite the complexities in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States, South Africa will continue to enjoy preferential access to the US market through 2025. This decision follows the Office of the US Trade Representative's annual …
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Spain again urges EU to tighten controls on South African citrus
23 Dec 2024 12:43 GMT
… the “black year of South African citrus which, with these detections … ) on lychees, two cases of Ethiopian fruit fly (Dacus ciliatus) on … and forestry species, was intercepted in avocados from Cameroon, roses from Ethiopia …
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THE WEEK explores a unique African sacred landscape on India's western coast
22 Dec 2024 03:23 GMT
… extensive presence of sacred African shrines. According to … slaves from Africa, particularly Ethiopians in middle eastern slave … in India (though African slave import apparently continued … community deeply connected to forestry and agriculture. The saint …
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10 Poorest countries in Africa by GDP per capita in 2025
20 Dec 2024 16:43 GMT
… diamonds, gold), agriculture, forestry, construction
Major exports
Cobalt … , China
9. Somalia
Somalia has endured decades … affect African countries, particularly those … African countries with rapidly growing GDPs?
Yes, nations like Rwanda and Ethiopia …
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Reimagining the future of climate action in Africa: Digitalization of coffee sector as use test case
14 Dec 2024 08:52 GMT
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When we talk to African exporters and entrepreneurs, smallholders … -17% of exports in Ethiopia and Uganda alone are exposed … -table. In addition, official forestry maps would need to be … is conducting market studies in Ethiopia and Uganda to understand …
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Study explores potential of parasitic wasp to control papaya mealybug in Africa
13 Dec 2024 14:07 GMT
A new study led by CABI has explored the potential distribution of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitic wasp that has been effective in controlling the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Africa. Published in the journal Biological Control, the research …
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Exploration of options for functional seed systems and understanding of market needs for cereals and pulses in sub-Saharan Africa
10 Dec 2024 19:59 GMT
Participants of the seed systems and market intelligence team at the retreat in Kenya (Photo: CIMMYT).
The Seed Systems and Market Intelligence Team of the Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS) Program convened for a three-day retreat in Kenya. The retreat …
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Investing in data – Helping Ethiopia put in place systems to track disaster loss and damage
09 Dec 2024 22:07 GMT
… Ethiopia';s proactive stance … Ethiopia address climate resilience. Public … and Energy, Ethiopian Environment Protection Authority, Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission, Ethiopian Forestry development, among … in Ethiopia, Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya …
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East African Community (EAC) Heads of State agree to Expedite Establishment of Political Federation
30 Nov 2024 17:17 GMT
… formation of the East African Federation would have forestalled … Somalia and Uganda to reduce tension and stabilise the Horn of Africa … forestry, and crop and livestock production.
On his part, Somalia’ … President Mohamud said that Somalia has a vast population …
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When China rules Africa
11 Nov 2024 19:12 GMT
… Africa Community with a Shared Future”. Attended by China and 53 African … critical minerals, arable land, forestry, and fisheries. It also … such as Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Algeria. … territory was established in Djibouti in 2015, indicating …