A groundbreaking rural electrification initiative in Ethiopia is set to strengthen agricultural production, improve irrigation and create new economic opportunities after securing fresh financial support from the African Development Bank. Ethiopia is taking another significant step towards transforming its rural economy through an innovative programme that integrates renewable energy with agricultural development. The African Development ...

Women farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa could help generate billions of dollars in additional agricultural output if longstanding inequalities limiting their productivity are addressed, according to a new World Bank report. The study, conducted by the World Bank’s Africa Gender Innovation Lab and Development Research Group, examined data from 23 nationally representative surveys across 12 African ...

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has committed $600 million to support a major fertiliser expansion programme led by Dangote Group, a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s food security, boosting agricultural productivity and reducing the continent’s dependence on imported fertiliser. The financing will be channelled through Greenview Fertiliser Corp., Dangote Group’s fertiliser holding company, as part ...

Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation is increasingly being recognised as a model for Africa, offering practical lessons on how coordinated reforms can strengthen food security and boost productivity across the continent. The African Union Commission (AUC) has highlighted the country’s progress as a clear example of what is possible when policies, institutions, and agricultural systems are aligned. ...

Africa is making gradual progress toward food security, but significant structural challenges continue to slow the continent’s path to ending hunger. Despite vast agricultural potential, millions across the continent still face food insecurity, with over 87 million people in East and Southern Africa experiencing hunger and tens of millions more at risk in other regions. ...

Livestock farming in Africa is undergoing a significant transformation as farmers adopt innovative practices to meet rising demand for animal products. With a growing population and increasing urbanization, the need for meat, milk, and poultry is expanding rapidly, creating both opportunities and challenges for the sector. Traditionally, livestock farming has been characterized by low productivity ...

Transforming Africa’s vast agricultural resources into a climate-resilient, productive, and competitive system will require a deliberate policy and investment shift, according to a senior regional official. Speaking at a two-day forum on Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture in Eastern and Southern Africa, Daher Elmi, Director of Agriculture and Environment at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), emphasized ...

Goat farming remains one of the most resilient and accessible agricultural enterprises across Africa. From arid pastoral zones in the Sahel to mixed crop-livestock systems in Southern Africa, goats provide income, nutrition and financial security to millions of households. As climate variability intensifies and land pressures increase, goats are increasingly viewed as a strategic livestock ...

The agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships. ABUJA, Nigeria, February 26, 2026/ — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a $16.61 million grant agreement ...

Ethiopia has reported robust growth in domestic wheat production, supported by expanded irrigation projects and improved seed distribution programmes. Government officials say large-scale irrigation schemes have enabled year-round cultivation in regions previously dependent on seasonal rainfall. This has significantly boosted yields and reduced vulnerability to drought conditions that have historically disrupted output. Ethiopia has traditionally ...