Ivory Coast’s cocoa season starts slowly despite abundant pods
Cooler weather and insufficient rainfall are impacting Ivory Coast’s cocoa production.
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Agriculture
Ivory Coast to subsidize small cocoa exporters to boost volumes
Government is increasing its support for small cocoa exporters to help them compete with larger international players.
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Cocobod self-finances for first time in decades
Ghana’s cocoa regulator, Cocobod, will not raise a syndicated loan for the first time in over three decades, opting for self-financing to avoid high interest rates.
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African Development Bank pays $11.2 million to Malawi
Malawi secures $11.2 million insurance payout to address the devastating impact of the El Nino-linked drought.
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Morocco’s wheat fields wither under six-year drought
Climate change is intensifying in Morocco, with a severe drought crippling wheat production and exposing the nation’s vulnerability to food shortages.
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Ugandan coffee soars as south sees big yields
Uganda’s coffee exports rose 18.2% in June due to a large harvest in the south and southwest regions.
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African banks face collapse risk from environmental damage
A stress test warns of potential collapse if borrowers in agriculture and mining suffer.
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Alarming rise in Africa’s food import bill: $110B by 2025
The increasing food import bill poses a major threat to Africa’s food security, as it makes the continent vulnerable to global price fluctuations and supply disruptions.
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