African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dubai, UAE, December 10, 2023 – A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the AGRA(Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) today, marking a significant step forward in the promotion of sustainable agriculture and food systems across Africa and the Middle East. This collaboration was formalized by […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Kilimokwanza.org/ — At the United Nations’ Climate Conference COP28, a formidable African civil society coalition, represented by Secou Sarr, Executive Secretary of ENDA-Tiers Monde, announced a set of five critical priorities to tackle climate change effectively. These priorities include adaptation, addressing loss and damage, transforming food systems, land use, and the […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Dodoma, Tanzania: In a move to revolutionize Tanzania’s poultry industry, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, has announced the introduction of a new poultry component to the Build Better Tomorrow for Livestock and Fisheries (BBT-LIFE) program. The groundbreaking initiative is spearheaded by the President of the […]
Project: “Empowering Tanzania’s Youth: Roadside Vendors’ Path to Structured Access To Markets & Employment“ By Anthony Muchoki AGRA’s Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme stands as a harbinger of change of progressive leadership. On December 8th, 2023, during the second graduation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 78 graduates from various countries showcased their ingenuity […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Bujumbura, Burundi In a move to bolster regional trade, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, today launched an innovative mobile application designed to dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) – the EAC NTBs App. This pioneering application promises to transform the trade landscape of the region by simplifying the reporting, […]
Addis Ababa – In an important advancement for African agriculture, nine Tanzanian leaders were among the 78 graduates of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) program. This ceremony, held on December 7, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, signifies a critical step forward for African agricultural development. The CALA programme, a visionary initiative led […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia In a new milestone for African agriculture, 78 emerging leaders have successfully graduated from the esteemed Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme, hosted by AGRA. This ceremony, held in Addis Ababa, marks the second cohort to complete the program, following the first virtual graduation in 2022. The graduates, representing a […]
Kilimokwanza.org News Team In a significant advancement for agricultural research, the IPK Leibniz-Institut in Germany has announced a fully-funded PhD position in plant breeding. This opportunity is part of the ambitious Legume Generation project, emphasizing omics-based strategies for breeding legumes. The appointed PhD student will engage in cutting-edge research, analyzing complex datasets and contributing to […]
In the dynamic landscape of Tanzania, where agriculture meets modernity, the words of Rosemary Senyamule, Dodoma’s Regional Commissioner, resonate with a profound call for change. This feature, presented by KilimoKwanza.org, explores Senyamule’s determined effort to confront gender-based violence (GBV) in the region. Her address is not just a report of facts; it’s a narrative of […]
6th December 2023 In a compelling address at the COP28 Food Systems Pavilion Session, AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, emphasized the critical link between youth, land rights, and territories in Africa. The dialogue shed light on the challenges faced by the continent’s youth in accessing land, securing decent employment, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. […]