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African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation.
By Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead, Solidaridad The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on

Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations

The African leaders Nairobi declaration on climate change and call to action
We, the African Heads of State and Government, gathered for the inaugural Africa ClimateSummit (ACS)

Kenya to host the inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technology
The inaugural African Conference on Agricultural Technology (ACAT) will take place in Nairobi, from 30

It is time Africa fed itself, says Dr. Keita
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa has been challenged to rethink how it can use it’s lands

Kenya to host the first Africa Coffee Summit
Kenya will host the first G25 African Coffee Summit this week. The country was granted

Droughts getting worse in the horn of Africa
Climate change is manifesting in many ways including drought which is among the most devastating

New report shows Africa’s growing hunger crisis
A new, interactive digital report shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to

Africa has the potential to end hunger and malnutrition, says FAO Director-General
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations QU Dongyu says

Scientists Discover New Genetic Traits to Breed More Productive and Resilient African Cattle
New study deploys advanced tools to retrace 1,000 years ofAfrican pastoralist cattle breeding, identifying traits

Challenges women in agribusiness face in Africa
Women engaging in agribusiness in Africa face a lot of challenges that hinder their growth.

Unsafe Food: Africa’s Silent Killer
By Dr. Richard Munang “Your food is supposed to be your medicine and your medicine

African farmers face difficult times ahead as they lose export market access amidst COVID-19 crisis
Millions of African smallholder farmers who grow fresh fruits & vegetables (FFV) for export have

FAO report cites 41 countries needing external assistance for food
Some 41 countries continue to be in need of external assistance for food, with conflicts