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Benin’s cashew industry drives economic shift February 27, 2026
Benin’s cashew industry drives economic shift Since 2016, Benin has undergone a significant economic shift, moving away from a traditional reliance on raw agricultural exports toward a high-value processing model. This transition is most evident in the cashew sector, where the country has announced the processing of nearly 50,000 tons of nuts for 2025—a nearly […]
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TCDA debunks ‘20% cut’ claims, insists cashew price stays at GH¢12 per kilo February 27, 2026
TCDA debunks ‘20% cut’ claims, insists cashew price stays at GH¢12 per kilo The Tree Crops Development Authority has dismissed claims that the government has reduced the producer price of raw cashew nuts by 20 per cent, insisting that the approved rate of GH¢12.00 […]
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Tanzania sustains export growth to South Africa February 26, 2026
Tanzania sustains export growth to South Africa This is one of the busiest ports on Lake Tanganyika and has a direct rail link (the Central Line) to the port of Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean. DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S export landscape reflects both continuity and measured transfor mation, with traditional markets maintaining dominance […]
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No more raw exports: President Mahama demands Ghana process its cashew, shea, and rubber locally February 26, 2026
No more raw exports: President Mahama demands Ghana process its cashew, shea, and rubber locally President John Dramani Mahama has urged foreign companies trading in Ghana’s raw cashew to establish processing factories in the country or exit the market, signalling an end to the long-standing practice of exporting unprocessed tree crop commodities while importing […]
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Best farmer drives cashew boom as cocoa production declines February 26, 2026
Best farmer drives cashew boom as cocoa production declines Yahya Iddrisu, an award-winning farmer from Susuanho in Tano North, says cashew is beginning to reshape rural life and farmers’ incomes, as climate shocks and a wider downturn continue to weaken Ghana’s cocoa industry. He said people in his community had not expected cashew to take […]
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Cashew prices hit Rs 900 per kg in Srikakulam February 25, 2026
Cashew prices hit Rs 900 per kg in Srikakulam Srikakulam: Cashew prices have hit a new high, with grade-one cashew now selling at ₹900 per kilo, marking an increase of ₹30-₹40 across all grades within just two weeks. Manufacturing units are busy with fresh orders. The recent removal of taxes on cashew exports and imports […]
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Policy, Investment and Processing Dominate Cashew Day at Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit February 25, 2026
Thursday, 19th February 2026, was Cashew Day at the 2026 Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition organized by the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) from 17th to 20th February 2026. Discussions throughout the day spotlighted key growth priorities for the cashew sector, including increasing Ghana’s current production, expanding local processing, boosting local consumption of […]
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EBRD Commits $153 Million to First West Africa Agribusiness Deals February 25, 2026
EBRD Commits $153 Million to First West Africa Agribusiness Deals The EBRD approved its first agribusiness financing in West Africa with loans totaling about $153 million in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The bank granted $70 million to Robust International and €70 million ($82.9 million) to Valency International. The operations mark the start of the EBRD’s agrifood portfolio in […]
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Cabinet approves new cashew factories to boost export-led growth – Trade Minister February 24, 2026
Cabinet approves new cashew factories to boost export-led growth – Trade Minister Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to revitalising Ghana’s industrial sector, expanding exports, and positioning the country as a competitive manufacturing hub in West Africa. She […]
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Gov’t moves to ban raw cashew, rubber and shea exports February 24, 2026
Gov’t moves to ban raw cashew, rubber and shea exports By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his government will ban exports of raw cashew nuts, rubber and shea […]
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All Africa News

Africa: When Tehran Burns, Africa Pays - Fuel, Geopolitics and the Cost of Living March 1, 2026
[allAfrica] The latest strikes on Iran and the widening confrontation across the Middle East are not distant geopolitical theatre for Africa. They are economic tremors that travel directly to our fuel pumps, supermarket shelves and national budgets.
Ethiopia: News - Ethiopia Earns $288.48 Million From Horticulture Exports in Seven Months, Amid Sector Bottlenecks February 28, 2026
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has generated $288.48 million from the export of more than 160,000 tons of horticultural products during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, the Ministry of Agriculture announced, despite concerns raised by stakeholders over infrastructure gaps, logistics constraints, and land supply management.
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Faces 200,000 Tons of Unsold Cocoa Over Price Dispute February 27, 2026
[Daba Finance] Ivory Coast may end March with close to 200,000 tons of unsold cocoa, as tensions between regulators and international buyers slow exports.
Senegal: Mali Eyes Atlantic Access Through $800m Senegal River Corridor February 27, 2026
[Daba Finance] Landlocked Mali could gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean under an ambitious plan to transform the Senegal River into a major commercial shipping corridor linking Mali to Senegal's coast.
West Africa: Ghana Launches Nationwide Survey ...Ahead of Local Vaccine Production February 27, 2026
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has launched a nationwide vaccine perception survey as part of preparations towards local vaccine production.
Uganda: EACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road February 27, 2026
[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.
Zimbabwe: 'All Systems Ready for 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season' February 27, 2026
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have received payments from last season's sales.
South Africa: Canegrowers to Urgently Intervene in Sugar Giant Tongaat's Liquidation February 27, 2026
[GroundUp] The canegrowers' association represents 23,000 farmers
Ethiopia: INSA Warns of Widespread Whatsapp Cyberattacks Exploiting Seventh General Election February 27, 2026
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.
Nigeria: Nafsa Commends Faan Fire-Fighters, Agencies February 27, 2026
[This Day] The National Leadership of the Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) has commended the resilience and determination of fire-fighters at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and other assisting agencies that responded to the recent fire incident at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Tanzania: Tanzania Expresses Satisfaction With Jnhpp Performance February 27, 2026
[Daily News] Kisaki -- THE Steering Committee of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of electricity generation at the project, stating that its implementation has met quality standards consistent with the value of public funds invested by the Tanzanian government.
Liberia: GLS-APM Terminals Alliance Signals New Era for Liberia-EU Trade Relations February 27, 2026
[Liberian Observer] BRUSSELS -- In what signals growing international confidence in Liberia's trade future, Global Logistics Services Inc. (GLS Group) and APM Terminals Liberia on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, unveiled a strategic partnership to develop the country's first dedicated Export Processing Center (EPC), a facility designed to modernize export operations and strengthen Liberia's commercial ties […]
Nigeria: Calabar Protest - Drivers Block Roads, Demand End to Multiple Taxation February 27, 2026
[Vanguard] Calabar -- Chaos erupted in Calabar yesterday as commercial drivers blocked major roads to protest alleged multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion by both authorised and illegal enforcement agents in the state capital.
Tanzania: Mobile Tax Offices Hit Road to Drive 1tri USD Economy February 27, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE drive to build a onetrillion-dollar economy has moved into high gear with the launch of the country's first-ever fleet of Mobile Tax Office Vehicles.
Kenya: Former Leaders' Statements and the Fate of Kenya's Economy Towards the 2027 Elections February 27, 2026
[Daily News] Nairobi -- POLITICAL tensions and very strong words from former leaders are already rising as Kenya prepares for the 2027 elections. What seems to be a typical political discussion often appears at public gatherings, in church forums and in the media, indicating that things are tough on the ground.
Nigeria: Naira Rebound Won't Ease Hardship Without Fiscal Discipline - Dele Oye February 27, 2026
[Vanguard] ...Dangote Refinery offers hope, but reforms must reach kitchens
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
[Vanguard] The British Pound displayed a marginal easing against the Nigerian Naira during the early trading sessions on Friday, February 27, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading channels indicate that the local currency is holding its ground, supported by a week of significant policy adjustments and a robust climb […]
Zimbabwe: ZWG Annual Inflation Drops to 3,8 Percent February 27, 2026
[New Zimbabwe] Discover morevehiclewaterWaterZimbabwe's ZiG (ZWG) currency annual inflation rate declined to 3.8% in February 2026, while monthly inflation remained stable at 0.1%, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat).
Liberia: Govt Targets Power Sector Overhaul February 27, 2026
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), has launched a Root Cause Analysis Workshop, marking a major step in the nation's preparations for a potential Second MCC Compact aimed at transforming Liberia's energy sector.
South Africa: Food Basket Rises Again As Wages Stay the Same February 27, 2026
[Scrolla] The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows another increase in the cost of the basic household food basket, deepening pressure on low-income families. Many full-time workers say their wages have not increased in line with rising food prices, forcing them to borrow money or cut meals before month-end.

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