<p>As much as 90% of Africa’s tobacco leaf production happens in East Africa.
But some farmers there are turning their backs on the crop.
In Migori County, 300 tobacco farmers are trying their hand at growing nyota beans – a food crop that is less labour intensive.
They believe that the beans might be more profitable and avoid some health concerns that hav ... Show More
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Focus on Africa: Can Botswana continue to depend on its diamond industry?
In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Waihiga Mwaura, Botswana's President Duma Boko, outlines his plan to reduce his country's reliance on the diamond industry amid falling global demand, and how he is pushing for a 0% tariff deal with the US.Guinea is showing signs of econom ... Show More
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Why do farmers in Myanmar and Afghanistan grow opium?
Myanmar is now the world's largest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan. That’s after the Taliban banned the cultivation of opium poppies, which can be used to make heroin.Growing opium is illegal in both counties, but that isn’t stopping all farmers from growing the crop. Y ... Show More
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