fisheries

UN, AU welcome signing of grain deal in Turkey

The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have welcomed the signing in Turkey of an agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea, describing it as “successful development” for the continent which faces an increased risk of famine. Russian and Ukrainian officials have signed a UN-backed deal aimed at allowing grain […]

India lifts ban on rice export to seven countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Guinea, Seychelles

India has validated exports of rice to seven countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Guinea and Seychelles several months after banning the export of the crop in view of meeting the needs of the domestic market and reducing increasing prices. Per the decision to lift the ban, ‘Sika Finance’ reports, India will send 1.34 million tons […]

Mauritania, IFM reach $253m loan agreement to curb climate adverse effects

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Mauritania $253 million in credit facility to help the country mitigate adverse effects of climate change, saharamedias website reports following an agreement between the two sides. The loan will be disbursed in line with the IMF’s resilience and sustainability program designed for the country over the next three […]