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n a powerful call to action, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is urging oil‑and‑gas producing countries across Africa to strengthen collaboration, with a view to accelerating the sustainable development of the continent’s oil industry. This appeal was made during the Africa Content Forum segment of Africa Oil Week 2025 in Accra, Ghana.

Turkey has significantly increased its agricultural imports from Ukraine, with corn imports soaring by 2.5 times and soybean purchases nearly doubling compared to previous periods. This surge highlights Turkey’s growing reliance on Ukrainian agricultural products to meet its domestic demand.

Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Farmers in the Ivory Coast are expressing cautious optimism as light rains combined with sunny intervals across key cocoa growing regions are boosting prospects for the main cocoa crop, which runs from October through March.

Maize is a major staple in Zambia, both for food and for seed supplies for neighboring countries. Losing maize production to disease or drought wouldn’t just be a local problem; it could ripple across southern Africa.

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25) closed down 123 points (−1.75%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25) was down 49 points (−1.00%). Cocoa prices dipped after touching earlier lows this week, as improved rainfall in Ivory Coast has boosted hopes for the upcoming West African cocoa crop.

DDG prices were mixed but steady on average for the week, with the cash corn price slightly higher versus last week

Global prices of pulses have plunged to record lows as major producers — Canada, Australia, Russia, and several African nations — compete aggressively for market share. A surge in production, improved harvests, and a race to secure international buyers have flooded the market with supply, driving prices down.

Wheat imports are estimated at 6.7 million tonnes for the 2025/26 marketing year, up from about 6.25 million tonnes the prior year. The temporary zero‑duty import policy introduced in 2024 is referenced as a key enabler of this jump, by making wheat cheaper and more accessible to millers.

AfDB approves €115.66 million for agricultural and cross‑border infrastructure The African Development Bank’s board approved a €115.66 million loan for the second phase of the Cross-border and Agricultural Areas Access Program in Côte d’Ivoire, which will support agricultural value chains and infrastructure in border regions.

They’ve secured export contracts for 16,500 tonnes of sugar to the USA starting September 2025. They are also now able to supply sugar to Angola, a market that was previously difficult to access. Ongoing sales to the United States and plans to sell more within SADC member states.

As the world grapples with the urgent challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and economic inequality, Africa’s agricultural sector is emerging as a key player in the global quest for sustainable development. With over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, a youthful population, and a growing commitment to innovation and green practices, Africa holds unmatched potential to feed not only its own people but also contribute meaningfully to global food systems.