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Ruto bid to resolve Yala Swamp land row
- Nation
- 02 September 2025
President William Ruto has moved to mediate the dispute over Yala Swamp in Siaya County, where local communities are clashing with investors over control of the vast farmland.
Mitsubishi negocia entrada na Raízen, diz Bloomberg
- www.theagribiz.com
- 02 September 2025
O conglomerado japonês estuda aportar R$ 10 bilhões (US$ 1,8 bilhão) na joint venture Raízen, diluindo a participação da brasileira Cosan e da britânica Shell, diante do endividamento que chegou a R$ 49,2 bilhões no último balanço. Nos últimos 12 meses a ações da Raízen perderam 61%, e R$ 20,4 bilhões em valor de mercado.
Raizen owners said in talks to sell stake to Mitsubishi
- Bloomberg
- 02 September 2025
The controlling shareholders of Brazil sugar and ethanol producer Raizen SA, which controls 1.3 million hectares of sugar cane plantations, are in talks to sell a stake to Mitsubishi Corp. as part of a plan to raise capital.
Government, Socfin & community sign landmark MoU
- MNS
- 01 September 2025
Under the agreement, community development (education, healthcare, livelihoods and infrastructure) will be linked to the company's profits in Sierra Leone.
Resolving the conflict between Malen and Socfin-SL
- Office of the Chief Minister
- 01 September 2025
"Existing disputes related to land lease, environmental concerns and support to the community have remained challenging," the Chief Minister says
China to invest $150m in agriculture, energy, and manufacturing in Katsina
- Nigeria Startup Act
- 01 September 2025
Chinese investors from China Overseas Engineering Co. Ltd. announced plans to invest $150 million in 4,000 hectares of land to be provided by the Katsina State government.
Nigeria: China targets $700m agricultural investment in Jigawa State
- TVC News
- 01 September 2025
The investors are seeking more than 70,000 hectares of land for large scale project rice and maze farming, cassaba processing, solar energy and the assembly of agricultural machineries.
Chinese investor’s $500m deal validates Makinde’s commitment on agribusiness
- Independent
- 30 August 2025
A high-powered delegation from the China Overseas Engineering Corporation reiterated its commitment to develop a modern agricultural ecosystem in Nigeria's Oyo State, encompassing mechanized farming, high-value crop production, livestock, fisheries, and agro-processing.
Liberian communities await justice at Salala rubber plantation after World Bank complaint
- Mongabay
- 29 August 2025
Five months after the World Bank’s private investment arm submitted its action plan to address community grievances against a rubber plantation it funds in Liberia, affected residents are still waiting for its implementation.
Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings pledges $20 billion investment in Mozambique
- Ecofin
- 28 August 2025
The deal will channel funds into areas including agriculture, infrastructure, fisheries, livestock, logistics, and energy according to a statement.
Cameroun : les communautés villageoises de Mbonjo 1 souhaitent la réouverture d’un champ-école paysan fermé avec la complicité de la Socapalm
- Green Lines 237
- 28 August 2025
L’espace créé depuis quelques années a été interdit d’exploitation depuis le début de l’année 2025. Une situation qui a poussé la Synaparcam à saisir l’organisation humanitaire Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.
Main basse sur les terres - Pillage alimentaire
- ARTE
- 27 August 2025
Excellent documentaire de Nate Halverson sur l'accaparement des terres et de l'eau par des pays puissants (l'Arabie Saoudite, la Chine, les Emirats, Etats-Unis), les enjeux géopolitiques et les impacts sur le terrain