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Rabat – Morocco has successfully protected its national livestock during years of severe drought, thanks to strategic measures initiated by King Mohammed VI, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Thursday.

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Rabat – Morocco has successfully protected its national livestock during years of severe drought, thanks to strategic measures initiated by King Mohammed VI, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Thursday.
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Nedbank Group Ltd. has reached an agreement to sell its 21.2% stake in Ecobank Transnational Inc. for $100 million to Bosquet Investments, a company controlled by Alain Nkontchou, former chairman of Ecobank.
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Uganda has begun building a Sh41 billion cross-border market designed to boost regional trade while withstanding the impacts of climate change. The facility aims to provide modern, resilient infrastructure that supports farmers, traders, and businesses from both sides of the border.