African Agriculture and Food Systems
Nairobi, Kenya – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) through its Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has officially announced the closing of the avocado harvesting season for export for the fiscal…
Des Moines, Iowa, 30-Oct-2023 – African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, urged global investors not to miss out on the continent’s booming food and agribusiness sector, which is…
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, delivered an impactful speech at the Norman Borlaug International Dialogue for the World Food Prize 2023, illuminating Africa’s transformative…
The Gold Rush in Africa’s Agriculture: Numbers, Opportunities, and Expert Insight Africa, a continent teeming with untapped potential, offers vast opportunities for investment in agriculture. Leveraging this potential could usher…
Abu Dhabi, 30 October 2023 — A historic alignment of global environmental leaders is poised to change the narrative on climate action. Today, in the run-up to the highly anticipated…
*Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Stresses Unity and Hope Kilimokwanza.org Repoter As leaders and delegates gather for the 28th session of the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28 UAE), AGRA…
By Anthony Muchoki In East Africa, a potent blend of nature’s forces is stirring the skies. The atmosphere, taking cues from the prevailing El Niño conditions, is gearing up for…
By Anthony.muchoki@gmail.com H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, the former Ethiopian Prime Minister and current AGRA Board Chair, envisions Africa transitioning from a staple crop net importer to a net exporter within five…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho On Oct 5, 2023, at KSG, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, spearheaded a critical breakfast session focused on Kenya’s animal feed future, in association…
Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Ms. Rosemary Senyamule, has thrown her unequivocal support behind the transformative deal between the Tanzanian government and global port operator DP World, stating that it marks a…