Food
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Financing Africa’s Food Systems Transformation: Challenges and Pathways to Drive Growth and Nutrition Security Across the Continent
This piece is part of the weekly series “Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems,” presented by the Global Food Institute ... -
The Africa Food Show Morocco (AFS 2025)
The Africa Food Show Morocco (AFS 2025) is part of a pan-African series of exhibitions dedicated to transforming the agri-food industry. With successful editions ... -
South Africa strengthens beekeeping to boost food security and rural jobs
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government commitment to expand and support South Africa’s beekeeping sector, calling honeybees “the farmers of the sky” for ... -
Maersk Opens Belcon Cold Store to Boost South Africa’s Fruit Export Capacity
Maersk has officially launched the Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town, marking a major milestone in its US$100 million investment in South Africa’s cold ... -
Uganda Secures $31 Million Climate Grant in Landmark REDD+ Achievement
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has received a $31 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in recognition of its measurable success in reducing ... -
AGRA Country Director Challenges Africa’s Youth to Lead Food System Transformation
Dr Betty Annan, AGRA’s country director, urged Africa’s young people to take an active leadership role in transforming the continent’s food systems at the ... -
OPEC Fund Commits $31 Million to Strengthen Chad’s Energy and Food Security
The OPEC Fund for International Development has approved two concessional loans totalling $31 million to bolster Chad’s power supply and rice production, tackling acute ... -
Why African Agriculture Is Central to Solving Global Hunger and Climate Challenges
The Investment Shortfall Africa’s agricultural sector is the backbone of the continent’s economy and livelihoods—supporting 70% of the population and contributing nearly a third ... -
AGRA 2025 Findings: Innovation and Trade Rewire Africa’s Agrifood Systems
By Brandon Moss The 2025 AGRA agrifood systems assessment highlights a continent in transition: digital advisory services, private‑sector seed innovations and a gradual strengthening ... -
Soil Health: The Foundation of Food Security
Soil degradation is the single largest production constraint for many African farms, and rebuilding soil health is central to improving yields, increasing drought resilience ...
