In the kaleidoscopic tapestry of Africa’s agriculture, a sector often overshadowed by the prominence of cereal crops is silently burgeoning, poised to become a cornerstone of food security and rural economic growth in the upcoming decades. Root crops, humble yet heroic, are rising above the challenges, providing a glimmer of hope amid the looming climate crisis and the relentless…
In just a few hours, the curtains will rise for the highly anticipated 7th Africa Animal Welfare Conference – Action 2023. Delegates from across the continent and around the world are set to converge for this hallmark event, bringing together experts, activists, and policymakers all committed to the cause of animal welfare in Africa. Hosted by the Africa Animal…
Dodoma, 20 September 2023 – In a significant step to enhance Tanzania’s position as an investment destination, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the impending launch of the “Tanzania Electronic Investment Window.” This integrated electronic system aims to provide investors a seamless experience by consolidating services from 12 government institutions. Speaking after the inauguration of the Sapphire Float Glass manufacturing…
For Kilimokwanza.org The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recently released its Seventh Annual Report on Antimicrobial Agents Intended for Use in Animals, shedding light on global trends, practices, and potential threats associated with the use of antimicrobials in the animal sector. The findings are not just crucial for the veterinary world, but they have overarching implications for human…
The recently released Africa Agricultural Status Report (AASR) for 2023, unveiled at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Tanzania, is nothing short of a milestone document for everyone concerned with the future of Africa’s agriculture and food security. With the continent grappling with systemic challenges, from outdated farming practices to poor infrastructure and limited financing, the report serves as…
The State and Future of Africa’s Food Systems A conversation with Dr. John M. Ulimwengu, a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Development Strategies and Governance Unit. John is currently working on mapping food systems in selected African countries. His research interests include poverty dynamics, agricultural productivity, and rural development. Since 2007, John has…
Address by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, following the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port Project and the distribution of state-of-the-art boats to our dedicated fishermen on September 19, 2023. Translated from Kiswahili by Kilimokwanza.org team. First of all, I join others in thanking Almighty…
In an urgent call to bolster Africa’s food production and security, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and several other leaders convened at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2023 on Monday. The leaders underscored the necessity of revitalizing value chains across the continent to rectify the dire food scarcity situation,…
NAIROBI – In an ambitious move to strengthen Kenya’s food security, the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has unveiled its strategy to double the nation’s agricultural output by leveraging sustainable dryland farming practices. This groundbreaking initiative particularly focuses on the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Land) counties, regions long identified as having considerable untapped potential. PS Kello Harsama, speaking…
In an address at the United Nations Headquarters on September 17, 2023, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President , stood before an international audience to deliver a message of profound urgency and hope. Her speech, a clarion call for transformative action in Africa’s agri-food systems, marked a pivotal moment in the continent’s history. As a respected figure in sustainable agriculture,…