[Vanguard] The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of contaminated products being sold to consumers.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

[New Dawn] Monrovia, May 22, 2026 -- Liberia's cocoa sector has experienced a remarkable surge in export performance, with exports rising by 54 percent between 2024 and 2025, according to the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA).

[Liberian Observer] The former Minister of Education has warned that growing pressure on Liberia's rubber supply chain could undermine jobs, industrial expansion, and the country's long-term economic transformation if urgent corrective actions are not taken.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- There is need for stronger regional cooperation in order to combat the escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis affecting the Southern Africa region.