Africa has unveiled a new roadmap aimed at strengthening the resilience of its agricultural sector as climate change increasingly affects food production, water availability, soil health and rural livelihoods. The roadmap, titled The State of African Agricultural Adaptation, 2016–2026: Assessment and Roadmap to 2036, was presented at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United ...

Malawi is being urged to look beyond its domestic market and build stronger agricultural value chains with neighbouring countries as it seeks to turn farming into a driver of economic growth, jobs and regional trade. The proposal was discussed at the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, where stakeholders argued that Malawi does not ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potentially powerful tool for transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers respond to climate change, improve productivity, reduce costs and make better decisions. For a continent where nearly 60% of the workforce in sub-Saharan Africa depends on agriculture, the stakes are significant. Yet millions of farmers continue to operate ...

LONDON, United Kingdom – Ugandan technology entrepreneur Shifra Ainomugisha has been named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year after developing artificial intelligence and solar-powered agricultural technologies that help reduce post-harvest losses, improve food security and strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers. Ainomugisha received the award at the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards in London, ...

Alike Dangote Dangote Industries Ltd. has reiterated its dedication to achieving self-sufficiency in Nigeria across key sectors, including cement production, agriculture, mining, and petroleum refining. During an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, Dr. Abayomi Shittu, Regional Sales Director (Southeast) of Dangote Cement, emphasized the company’s ...

Executive Chef at Culinary Table, Daniela Gutstadt by Leigh Champanis-King With a focus on working with nature rather than against it, regenerative agriculture has the aim of healing ecosystems while producing crops that are nutrient dense (and full of flavour) – qualities that are especially important for the country’s booming restaurant industry and the chefs ...

These agricultural commodities have driven economic activity and shaped market trends across sectors. Analysis of these exports, using the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) Report 2024, offers insights into Africa’s competitive strengths and areas of growth. According to AATM, Most of Africa’s top exports have seen growth in recent years, except for cocoa and its ...

Wietske Kropff, Oluyede Ajayi, and Mercy Nyambura In the face of mounting climate challenges, Djibouti’s agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and livestock sectors are undergoing a digital revolution. Thanks to the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), a partnership between the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), innovative digital technologies are being introduced ...

While Zambia’s economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and a previous recession, a new Country Economic Monitor (CEM) report shows pathways that can support the country’s productivity to enhance economic transformation, create better jobs, and deliver sustained and inclusive growth. The new CEM, launched today, titled Unlocking Productivity and Economic Transformation for Better ...

Smart agriculture is the only sustainable solution to food security and economic growth through commercial agriculture in Tanzania. [Photo/CGIAR] Imaginative agriculture concepts are essential to sustainable food production Women and youth are the most affected by climate change’s effects on agriculture Canada commits 20 million dollars to support smart agriculture in Tanzania Smart agriculture is ...