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‘Made in Africa’ label to boost African trade, raise standards under AfCFTA

A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked by the Nairobi-based African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) and the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC) aims to contribute to continent-wide efforts to design a ‘Made in Africa’ label and boost trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The agreement renews a working commitment between the ARSO […]

Egypt: The Guardian press credentials revoked over publication of fake Coronavirus data

Egypt’s state information service (SIS) in charge of foreign media accreditation has stripped The Guardian of its press credentials and censured the New York Times for publishing false numbers on the Coronavirus in the country. The Guardian local reporter Ruth Michaelson published on March 15, citing Canadian epidemiologists, that the infections of the fast-spreading disease […]

Morocco Sets up Pest Surveillance Network to Suppress Medfly, Promotes Sterile Insect Technique

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAE), in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has helped Morocco achieve its first victory in the ongoing campaign to suppress Mediterranean fruit fly, sometimes referred to as the ‘medfly,’ which is threatening the country’s economy.   To suppress the pet, the Moroccan Government and producers have committed […]