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Nigeria could earn more from farming by processing locally

Africa · Editor's picks · Supply Chains & Markets

Nigeria could earn more from farming by processing locally

Staff Writer October 6, 2026 3 min read

Ireland funds mangrove restoration in south-east Liberia

Adaptation & Resilience · Africa

Ireland funds mangrove restoration in south-east Liberia

Staff Writer October 6, 2026 3 min read

Drought leaves Kenya’s Turkana facing a hunger crisis

Adaptation & Resilience · Africa · Climate & Environment · Editor's picks

Drought leaves Kenya’s Turkana facing a hunger crisis

Staff Writer October 5, 2026 3 min read

FAO warns world’s soils are degrading faster than repair

Africa · Climate & Environment · Water & Soils

FAO warns world’s soils are degrading faster than repair

Staff Writer October 5, 2026 3 min read

Kenya-Israel irrigation partnership targets scarce water

Adaptation & Resilience · Africa

Kenya-Israel irrigation partnership targets scarce water

Staff Writer October 4, 2026 3 min read

Gambian chef Saikou Bojang named Culinary Icon of Africa

Africa · Food & Culture

Gambian chef Saikou Bojang named Culinary Icon of Africa

Staff Writer October 4, 2026 3 min read

Ivory Coast holds cocoa farmgate price at $2.14 a kilogram

Africa · Exports & Trade

Ivory Coast holds cocoa farmgate price at $2.14 a kilogram

Staff Writer October 4, 2026 3 min read

New regional biodiversity outlook launched ahead of COP17

Africa · Conservation & Biodiversity

New regional biodiversity outlook launched ahead of COP17

Staff Writer October 4, 2026 3 min read

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close up of diverse birdseeds assortment

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India-Africa seed summit opens with climate focus

Staff Writer

September 16, 2026

Africa, Agriculture, Heritage ...

The inspiring story of Osarenren Erhahon

Staff Writer

July 14, 2026

On February 23, policymakers, investors, founders, and development stakeholders gathered at the International Conference Centre, Akure for the Ondo Investment Summit 2026. The event’s theme—“The New Ondo: Forging the Pathway to Prosperity”—reflected a broader question facing many emerging economies: what role must government play to unlock private capital, enterprise growth, and inclusive development?

Africa, Agriculture, Agritech,...

Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

Nosakhare Omon Aigiomawu

July 8, 2026

The Confident Woman Conference 2025, themed “Thriving in Mind, Money, and Meaning,” was held in Abuja

Africa, Changemakers, Editor's...

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Hashim Ghabashi, President Africa Region - ACWA Power and Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.

Africa, Middle East & Nort...

ACWA Power and African Development Bank Sign a Cooperation Framework to Accelerate in Sustainable Energy and Water Projects Across Africa

Staff Writer

December 26, 2025

I come from Sierra Leone, a country where food is more than survival — it is the daily expression of resilience. Like many young people across Sub-Saharan Africa, my first lessons about food systems came not from textbooks but from farmers in my community, struggling with depleted soils, erratic rains, and the weight of feeding families under uncertainty.

Africa, Editor's picks, Food S...

My Journey in Agrifood Systems from Sierra Leone to the World

Alhaji Alusine Kebe

July 8, 2026

Adenike Adekunle is the Founder & CEO of Forti Foods, a social enterprise on a mission to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition through fortified, ready-to-eat meals that bring both nutrition and dignity to large-scale feeding. She balances two worlds: Driving Forti Foods’ growth into a global leader in nutrition, food security, and social impact, and continuing to provide specialist consulting in financial crime compliance, maintaining my position as a trusted subject matter expert in the field.

Africa, Editor's picks, Food S...

Forti Foods: Building Africa’s Future Through Food

Adenike Adekunle

July 8, 2026

This crop is called Mucuna Pruriens, also velvet bean or cowhage. It has been part of traditional diets and farming systems for centuries. Yet despite its extraordinary benefits, it remains largely overlooked in modern agriculture. Mucuna pruriens is a fast-growing annual or perennial vine, that can reach up to 15meters in length. It grows best in well-drained soils but adapts to a range of soil types, including sandy or acidic soils.

Africa, Agriculture, Region, S...

Macuna Pruriens: The wonder crop we should be talking about more

Ann Njogu

October 23, 2025

As climate change threatens food security, one innovative farmer in Africa has a radical solution: stop using soil altogether. Samson Ogbole is proving that the future of African agriculture might not be in its earth, but in its air. Known professionally as Farmer Samson, he leads Soilless Farm Lab in Nigeria, where he’s combining artificial intelligence with aeroponic farming to grow food year-round. His approach is challenging fundamental assumptions about how Africa feeds itself.

Africa, Agriculture, Changemak...

Who is Farmer Samson? Meet the Nigerian Innovator Growing Africa’s Food in the Air

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Katleho Peter Kane

Africa, Guest Columns, Opinion...

From Rural Roots to Renewable Dreams – My Journey as a Green Changemaker

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Deborah Elesie is a sustainability leader, agroforestry researcher, and founder of Agro-sustainability Digest. She is passionate about helping farmers adapt to climate change through natural, resilient farming practices. Through her work in education, climate action, and environmental restoration, she is committed to building a more sustainable world—one small, intentional action at a time. She is currently a technical support officer at Savannah Climate Action Initiative ( SAVCLIM-AFRICA), where she supports program implementation in tree planting, land restoration, agroforestry, and environmental education across dryland regions in Nigeria

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

Finding My Place in the Global Sustainability Movement: A Personal Journey with UPG

Deborah Elesie

October 23, 2025

Recent research reveals that the wildebeest migration plays a surprising role in combating climate change. As these massive herds move through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, their grazing habits reduce the size and frequency of savanna wildfires. By consuming dry grass that would otherwise fuel fires, the migration prevents the release of stored carbon and actually promotes soil carbon accumulation.

Adaptation & Resilience, A...

Saving Nature’s Greatest Show: How East Africa’s Communities Are Protecting the Great Migration

Kennedy George

October 23, 2025

My name is Marvelous Onuoha. I’m a graduate of the Department of Fisheries from the University of Agriculture. To be honest, I never wanted to study Fisheries or anything related to agriculture because back in primary and secondary school, we were conditioned to believe that agriculture was a poor man’s profession. Because of that mindset, I had no interest in the field.

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

From Reluctant Student to Ardent Advocate for Agriculture : A Journey of Self-Discovery

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

The Moment Everything Changed: How One Farm Visit Shaped My Life

Osarenren Erhahon

December 31, 2025

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