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Hargeisa (AX) — In a recent drama unfolding in North Western State of Somalia, the government has pulled the plug on the operating license of a pivotal livestock inspection facility in Berbera. The decision, fueled by allegations against its Arab proprietor, Abu Yaasir, claims he inked an unsanctioned pact with the Somali federal government. It’s a maneuver perceived as jeopardizing the lifeline of North Western State of Somalia's thriving livestock export sector. Does one ever pause to reflect on how a single decision can…

President William Ruto in Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS With the ambition of transforming Kenya into a titan of the sugar trade within just a couple of years, President William Ruto unveiled an intriguing blueprint ripe with potential and challenges. On a bustling Monday in Kakamega, Ruto shared a grand vision: by 2027, Kenya will not only fulfill its domestic sugar requirements but will also venture into the world of exporting the sweet commodity. Ever the optimist, Ruto elaborated on the nation's current measures…

Lawmakers Challenge Exclusive Livestock Export Deal In a bold stand, about one hundred members from both chambers of Somalia's Federal Parliament openly criticized a recent government decision favoring Abu-Yasir, a foreign entrepreneur, with exclusive rights to export the country's livestock. In clear-cut words on Monday, the parliamentarians pointed fingers at President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of putting a foreigner's interest over those of local Somali traders. These traders have long been pillars in the…

In a groundbreaking move, Ethiopia has initiated its inaugural shipment of chilled fruits and vegetables aimed at the European market, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. This venture marks a significant step in the nation's agricultural export journey. The launch involves Ethio Vegfru, a private exporter and importer company, which has now started its operations by sending Sugar Snap and Mangetout peas to the Netherlands, an event overseen by Sofia Kasa, the State Minister of Agriculture. This export is not just a…

The director of SQUARE Pharmaceuticals Kenya EPZ Ltd, Dr. Iruki Kailemia, announced the company's inaugural export, highlighting that it will bolster trust among doctors and pharmacists in the quality of locally-produced pharmaceuticals. "Today, we mark a significant achievement with this flag-off ceremony, commemorating the pioneering export from our manufacturing facility in Athi River, EPZ, Kenya," said Kailemia. Dr. Kailemia shared these thoughts during the event held at the company’s factory within the Export…

Post-covid revival in Senegal: the government focuses in particular on the agricultural sector, which employs about 60% of the working population. The aim is to strengthen food sovereignty, but also to promote the export of fruit and vegetables produced in Senegal. An ambition was confirmed at the first international agricultural fair in the north held near Saint-Louis (in the north of the country) at…

The vanilla export campaign started a month and a half ago (September 15), but at the moment buyers are not killing with exporters from the Big Island, the world's largest producer of this spice. After years of high prices and peaked at $ 550 per. Kilo in 2018, the vanilla sector has seen a marked decline since last year. To avoid a sudden drop in prices in this volatile market, the Malagasy government has set a minimum export price of $ 250 per kilo. Despite this price halved compared to 2018, orders are currently few.…