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- Jul- 2025 -25 July
African Development Bank approves over US$30 million to protect farmers from climate shocks and food insecurity
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved US$30.25 million in financing for a groundbreaking climate…
Read More » - 23 July
Ghana to revive shea processing plant with US$4.6 million injection
Ghana will inject US$4.6 million into the country’s shea sector with backing from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The funding…
Read More » - 23 July
The age of grid defection is upon us
Solar and battery systems have got so cheap that many private individuals, farmers and companies are waking up to the…
Read More » - 23 July
Emergency food assistance grinds to a halt in Nigeria amid surging insecurity and record hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) will be forced to suspend all emergency food and nutrition aid for 1.3…
Read More » - 22 July
Citic to invest US$250 million in Angola’s agriculture
Angola’s agricultural sector currently represents about 10% of its GDP, yet farmers till only 10% of the country’s available farmland.…
Read More » - 22 July
FAO, SADC parliamentarians join forces to advance the Right to Food and agrifood systems transformation
Amid growing food insecurity and malnutrition across Southern Africa, parliamentarians are stepping up to drive legislative solutions. From 22 to…
Read More » - 22 July
African Development Bank approves €100 million to empower women and youth entrepreneurs in building inclusive and sustainable agriculture
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million loan to support Morocco’s inclusive…
Read More » - 20 July
Tanzania’s organic cotton gaining international recognition
Tanzania’s name has continued to shine in the global stage, with organic cotton produced in Simiyu Region gaining international recognition.…
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