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- Apr- 2026 -1 April
Kenya steps up livestock disease detection to protect farmers and public health
Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such…
Read More » - Mar- 2026 -31 March
AfDB invests US$15 million in SPE PEF III to support growth-stage businesses in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a US$15 million equity investment in the SPE…
Read More » - 31 March
AfDB invests over €7.5 million in Breega Africa Seed I Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €7.5 million investment in the Breega Africa…
Read More » - 30 March
Avenews joins fresh produce consortium to close Kenya’s agri-financing gap, targeting 10 million livelihoods
Avenews, an agri-fintech company, and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing…
Read More » - 27 March
Nigeria plans US$900 million poultry project with Chinese partnership
Nigeria is developing a US$900 million integrated poultry sector in partnership with China, according to Joseph Tegbe, the official in…
Read More » - 25 March
Ivory Coast considers scrapping 9% VAT on fertilizers to support farmers
Ivory Coast is considering reinstating a full VAT exemption on fertilizers, as authorities look to ease pressure on farmers facing…
Read More » - 25 March
Tanzania looks to shift from raw cashew exports to local processing
Tanzania is working to attract foreign investment into local processing as it looks to move up the value chain in…
Read More » - 24 March
Across Africa, where water flows, equality grows
Across Africa, water access shapes opportunity. When safe water is close to home, communities are healthier, farmers are more productive,…
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