Accra, Ghana — October 13, 2025 The Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) Conference opened at the University of Ghana, bringing together over 500 delegates from 15 African countries. Organized by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), the event aims to empower youth to lead Africa’s agricultural transformation. Under the theme “African Youth Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable ...

Accra, Ghana — Stakeholders from across West Africa and the Sahel have gathered in Accra this week for the 10th Ordinary Meeting of the Regional Seed and Seedling Committee (CRSPAO), a pivotal forum aimed at accelerating progress on harmonized seed regulations across the region. Held from September 15–17, the meeting brings together representatives from 23 ...

Accra, Ghana A new report from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has raised concerns about the growing influence of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on national agricultural policies. The report argues that AGRA’s model—centered on industrial inputs and monoculture—may marginalize traditional farming systems and smallholder voices. AFSA’s Executive ...