In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate food systems solutions in the Global South. This program, generously supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is a call to action for those passionate about making a…
*Building Africa’s Agricultural Resilience in the Face of Climate Change By Amath Pathe Sene Africa’s food systems hold global significance, impacting both worldwide food security and climate resilience. However, ensuring food resilience in Africa presents undeniable challenges. The connection between climate resilience and food systems becomes evident as climate change poses threats to agri-food systems , resulting in crop…
Here, Kilimokwanza.org present the narrative of Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, as she recounts her journey in her own words at various times. Continue reading to delve into her inspiring story: I have a very, very humble beginning. A very humble beginning. I was born in a refugee camp, and you know what? I stayed there for the…
*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 president Dr Agnes Kalibata has emphasized the crucial need for nations to find common ground. Dr Kalibata took to Twitter, stating, “we must find common ground; we can’t keep…
Siny Samba, CEO of Le Lionceau, was announced as the 2023 WAYA winner at the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS), formerly known as AGRF, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on September 6, 2023. This year, the forum’s theme focused on diversity and the inclusion of women and youth in the transformation of Africa’s Food Systems, with 57% women…
Tanzania’s Livestock and Fisheries Sector Poised for Robust Growth and International Collaboration 03 October 2023, Dar es Salaam —Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has emphasized the pivotal role Tanzania is playing in redefining Africa’s food system landscape. The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 (AGRF 2023), held between 5th and 8th September, became the epicenter of…
Anthony Muchoki & Beda Msimbe As global superpowers jostle for dominance in the digital era, Tanzania sends out a radar from the heart of the African continent, signaling that the world might have it all wrong. During the AGRF conference, the message was unambiguous: The next revolution will not be televised, but cultivated. From the pulsating beats of Tanzania’s…
Flashback: The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, launching the African Food System platform today, March 17, 2023, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. Her full statement was translated from Kiswahili. My fellow citizens, on behalf of the government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I would sincerely like…
By Kilimokwanza.org team In a stirring call to action during the 78th United Nations General Assembly’s Food+ Forum, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA, emphasized the pressing need for Africa to revamp its food systems. Dr. Kalibata highlighted a stark reality – intra-Africa trade is a mere 15%, suggesting that the continent largely relies on external sources for its food…
Kilimokwanza.org team Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s southern tour, brimming with initiatives and projects, is not just a testament to what has been achieved but also a blueprint for what lies ahead in the developmental journey of Tanzania. The citizens of Mtwara and Lindi, like many Tanzanians, find ample reasons to rally behind their leader, who is proving…