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AGRA Chair Calls for Systems Approach to Transform Africa’s Agriculture
Africa must shift from fragmented agricultural interventions to a fully integrated, systems-based approach if it is to unlock meaningful transformation of its food systems, ... -
Experts Promote Indigenous Crops to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria
Agricultural experts and policymakers in Nigeria are calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops as a key strategy to build climate-resilient food systems and ... -
Cameroon, Switzerland Partner to Establish Obala Institute as Central Africa’s Agri-Research Hub
Cameroon and Switzerland have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening agricultural research and positioning the Agricultural Institute of Obala as ... -
Reflecting on Land Reform During Human Rights Day Commemorations
By Peter Setou 20 March 2026 – Land Reform: As South Africa commemorates the 66th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre on 21 March – ... -
South Africa’s Economy Grows 1.1% in 2025 Driven by Agriculture and Services
South Africa recorded 1.1% economic growth in 2025, supported largely by strong performances in the agriculture and services sectors, according to official data released ... -
Why a Healthy Gut and Strong Agriculture Matter for Africa’s Future
By Olisaeloka P. Okocha Jr Africa’s long-term development may depend on two factors that are rarely discussed together: human health and agriculture. From history ... -
Egypt Moves to Shield Agricultural Exports as Airspace Closures Disrupt Trade Routes
The Egyptian government has intensified inter-ministerial coordination to cushion the impact of airspace closures in several countries on national exports, with particular focus on ... -
Kenya’s Deepening Drought Crisis Exposes Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Kenya is facing one of its most severe drought emergencies in recent years, with more than 2 million people confronting food insecurity as consecutive ... -
Kenya’s KALRO Land Dispute Raises Alarm Over the Future of Agricultural Research
KALRO Scientists, Farmers Revolt as Muguga Research Land Faces Quiet Push Toward Agri-City Amid Leadership and Credibility Crisis A proposal to convert part of ... -
Ethiopia’s Agricultural Reforms Attract Global Partners Amid Food Sovereignty Push
Ethiopia’s sweeping agricultural reforms are gaining momentum on the international stage, drawing increased interest and support from global partners determined to boost food self-reliance ...
