Commodity traders

Burundi
Ndayishimiye banks on agriculture to boost forex reserves

The Burundian president is striving to revitalise exports of produce such as coffee and avocados. With parliamentary elections just a year away, the government is keen to show it can address a crippling shortage of dollars.

Nigeria
Dubai trader ITL undermines Nigerian president's fertiliser import system

An Emirati trader's shipment of fertiliser is on its way to Rivers State, despite the fact that the amount of the invoice had been rejected by the import supervisory authority. The move could deal a severe blow to Abuja's centralised purchasing process.

Morocco
Investment minister Mohcine Jazouli's US roadshow far from resounding success