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The Next Season of Innovation Is Taking Root in African Agriculture
Deep in the interior of Kano, Nigeria, a tractor rumbles through a field that, just a…
Sep 30, 2025
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From Promise to Scale: Building Climate Resilience in African Agriculture
Africa contributes barely 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet its farmers are paying the…
Sep 30, 2025
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From Conference Halls to Kitchen Tables: Building Food Systems That Nourish Africa
In Dakar, Senegal, between the 31st August to the 5th September, under the presidency of H.E.…
Sep 26, 2025
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Du discours à la table : vers des systèmes alimentaires qui nourrissent l’Afrique
Du 31 août au 5 septembre, Dakar a accueilli le Africa Food Systems Forum (le Forum…
Sep 26, 2025
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Africa’s Youth and the Future of Food: IFPRI’s Key Takeaways from AFS Forum 2025
Steven Were Omamo, Director, Development Strategies and Governance; Director for Africa, International Food Policy Research Institute…
Sep 25, 2025
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How are young people transforming food systems through technology and partnerships?
By Deogratius Magero, Youth Engagement Manager, CABI Young people in agriculture are transforming the future of…
Sep 4, 2025
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L’élément manquant pour transformer la Déclaration de Kampala en action? Les recherches basées sur les preuves
Le soutien des dirigeants africains, en Janvier 2025, de la Déclaration de Kampala, a transmis le…
Sep 1, 2025
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Evidence-Led Research is the Missing Link for Turning the Kampala Declaration into Action
When African leaders endorsed the Kampala Declaration in January 2025, they sent out the message that…
Aug 19, 2025
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Comment la Nouvelle Génération de Femmes Réinvente l’Agriculture au Sénégal
Partout au Sénégal, les femmes représentent 70 % de la main-d’œuvre agricole et produisent 80 %…
Jul 31, 2025
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How NextGen Women Are Reimagining Agriculture in Senegal
Across Senegal, women make up 70% of the agricultural workforce and produce 80% of the nation’s…
Jul 31, 2025
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Meet the Generation Closing Africa’s Value Gap — One Crop at a Time
Senegal has everything it needs to thrive in agriculture — fertile soil, generations of know-how, and…
Jul 31, 2025
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Senegal Out to Ignite a New Legacy as Host of the 2025 AFS Forum
What happens after the 2025 Africa Food Systems Summit ends? This was the pressing question at…
Jun 26, 2025
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Final call for entries: $100,000 Africa Food Prize nominations close 30 June
Do you know a bold thinker, grassroots leader or pioneering institution who is transforming agriculture in…
Jun 25, 2025
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West Africa in the Spotlight Ahead of 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Finals
As the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize prepares to crown the next generation of agricultural trailblazers, the…
May 29, 2025
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Climate-Resilient Crops are Key to Africa’s Food and Nutrition Security
By Enock Chikava, Director, Agricultural Delivery Systems, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation After the recent 2024 Africa…
Oct 31, 2024
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Rethinking and Regenerating Our Food Systems
The potential of regenerative agriculture to transform food systems was a key theme at this year’s…
Oct 31, 2024
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The role of intra-African trade in Africa’s food systems transformation
Benoit Gnonlonfin Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS), Global Program Lead, CABI Intra-African trade in agricultural commodities can…
Aug 30, 2024
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Leveraging a digital platform to strengthen food systems policies in Africa
By Dr Rebecca McLaren, MD, MPH, Research Advisor, GAIN, Ty Beal, PhD Senior Technical Specialist at…
Aug 29, 2024
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Africa’s food future depends on how we engage with the youth today
Agriculture is undoubtedly Africa’s biggest hope for economic transformation, and whatever decisions we make in the…
Aug 27, 2024
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Accountability mechanisms required to achieve Malabo 2025, SDG 2030 targets
Over the last two decades, multiple food system convenings have been held across Africa, during which…
Aug 8, 2024
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Private sector engagement key in Africa’s food system transformation
The private sector is a key demographic whose unique strengths for capital mobilization and innovation must…
Aug 8, 2024
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Rwanda Agriculture Sector Outlook Ahead of 2024 AFS Forum
From September 3 – 6, 2024, all eyes will be on Rwanda, where world leaders, private…
Jul 19, 2024
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Building Africa’s Agricultural Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Amath Pathe Sene Africa’s food systems hold global significance, impacting both worldwide food security and climate…
Nov 29, 2023
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AGRICULTURE : les systèmes alimentaires en Afrique, bilan et perspectives
Pendant longtemps, des pays africains ont mis en place des systèmes alimentaires, dont l’objectif est la…
Jul 26, 2023
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Fatou Manneh, Founder of Jelmah Herbella, on Supporting Women in Agriculture
The VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards, known as WAYA recognizes African female agripreneurs who…
Mar 8, 2023
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Une vision, un objectif et beaucoup de courage: Kiel bien-être, une histoire personnelle
Listen to podcast Le prix Value4her, femme “agripreneur de l’année”, connu sous le nom “WAYA”, est…
Mar 8, 2023
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Data key for food systems transformation ahead of critical Stocktake moments
By Nixon Mageka Gecheo Senior Program Officer – Digital Systems & Solutions for Agriculture|AGRA This year…
Feb 23, 2023
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Accelerated national food systems pathways require strong leadership and accountability
Slightly over 16 months ago, African heads of State and 20 ministers presented their national pathways…
Feb 20, 2023
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The power in your plate – Transforming Africa’s food systems through better nutritional choices
As of 2023, four out of 10 people in Africa live in cities, where they are…
Feb 7, 2023
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At AGRF 2022, we were sure to spill the beans!
Tiny but mighty beans made a splash at AGRF’s 2022 Summit in Rwanda 5-9 September. The…
Sep 29, 2022
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YOUTH TOWN HALL GIVES A VOICE TO THE YOUNG
The Youth Town Hall event, held today at the AGRF 2022 Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, saw…
Sep 9, 2022
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Closing Plenary: Stronger Together
As the sun sets on a hugely successful and incredibly important AGRF 2022, the closing plenary…
Sep 9, 2022
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Plenary – Council of the Wise
For only the second time in history following the inaugural event last year The Council of…
Sep 8, 2022
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Accelerating Climate Action through Food Systems Part I
Kicking off Day 2 of the summit this exciting session looked to address the topic of…
Sep 8, 2022
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Cassava value addition entrepreneur named Woman Agripreneur of the Year during First Ladies meeting at AGRF Summit
Oluyemisi Iranloye, the managing director of Psaltry International, a Nigerian agro-processing company that refines cassava into…
Sep 8, 2022
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The Great Debate – Stopping Crises by Seizing Opportunities to Build Resilient Food Systems
The briefing notes that were issued prior to this debate cited the Dr. Martin Luther King…
Sep 8, 2022
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Presidential Summit – Advancing pathways for people, planet and prosperity
Arguably the centrepiece of the week – The Presidential Summit is the highest-level moment of the…
Sep 8, 2022
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Plenary – Leadership, Finance & Accountability: Advancing National Food Systems’ Pathways.
With more than two thirds (37) of African countries pledging to unite behind a Common African…
Sep 8, 2022
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Regeneration and reward: empowering and incentivising farmers for climate-positive agriculture
By Shanni Srivastava, Regional Head of East Africa, Middle East & IOI at UPL A glance…
Sep 7, 2022
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Special Event – Farmers Forum: Leaders in dialogue with African Farmers.
On Day 1, in the first special event of the in-person AGRF 2022 Summit it is…
Sep 7, 2022
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AGRF 2022 Officially Launched in Kigali, Rwanda
The 2022 AGRF Summit, in Kigali Rwanda, was officially opened on Tuesday September 6, during a…
Sep 6, 2022
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With eight years left to 2030, bold actions are required for Africa to feed herself
Promising progress is being made in Africa’s agricultural transformation. On my recent mission to Malawi, I…
Aug 22, 2022
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Grow, Nourish, Reward – Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems: AGRF 2022 theme explained
This is our time. Our time to connect, unite, seek catalytic solutions and take bold action,…
Jul 27, 2022
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AGRF 2021 Summit Ends with Plea for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems
After four days of active engagement around the creation of resilient and sustainable food systems in…
Sep 10, 2021
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Launch of the 2021 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor Report (AATM)
Moderating the launch of the AATM today during the AGRF 2021, was Ms. Sara Mbago-Bhunu, Director,…
Sep 10, 2021
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A transformation of trade in Africa
Economic transformation is at the center of Africa’s economic development as it continues to experience unprecedented…
Sep 10, 2021
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Walking the Path: Commitments Framework
During the penultimate session of The AGRF 2021 Summit, Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange was joined by…
Sep 10, 2021
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Ecosystem Development Framework (EDF): Enabling youth through their agripreneurship journey and participation in the food systems.
Generation Africa is a partnership initiative that strengthens the ecosystem for youth entrepreneurs in the agri-food…
Sep 10, 2021
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AGRF Panelists Show How Africa Can Ride on Agricultural Technologies for Food Systems Transformation
While the COVID-19 pandemic complicated the situation for farmers in various ways, it positively invited attention…
Sep 10, 2021
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Elders Council
The Elders Council brings together African Former Heads of State and Government willing to support the…
Sep 9, 2021
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Insights: Are we Walking the Path to Change?
Pathways to recovery and resilient food systems have been the focus of this year’s AGRF, and…
Sep 9, 2021
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Scientists: Africa’s diets must change for better health and stable environment
Recent research has linked the world’s changing diets to global warming and other adverse effects on…
Sep 9, 2021
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Food Systems and Nutrition in Africa
The high cost of healthy diets and persistently high levels of poverty and income inequality continue…
Sep 9, 2021
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Africa’s Youth Outline their Priorities for an Inclusive Agricultural Transformation
Youth comprise the biggest demographic in Africa, with nearly 60 percent of the continent’s population being…
Sep 9, 2021
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Presidents Engage in Discussions on Africa’s Food System Transformation
Five of Africa’s presidents met at the AGRF Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday September 8, 2021…
Sep 8, 2021
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Strengthening Food Systems Through Rural and Market Development
Despite the setbacks in 2020 across the globe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa is on…
Sep 8, 2021
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Experts: Smallholder Farmers Should Be at The Center of Africa’s Resilience Building Strategies
Food insecurity and poverty in Africa are primarily driven by multiple shocks and risks that include…
Sep 8, 2021
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What can Africa’s agri-food sector learn from China’s response to COVID-19?
Speaking on Day 2 of the AGRF 2021 Summit, a stellar line up of agri-food experts…
Sep 8, 2021
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Leaders define what it takes to create sustainable food systems in Africa
Africa’s agricultural production has been invariably linked to adverse environmental impacts including the loss of natural…
Sep 8, 2021
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Insights: Can African agriculture contribute to Net Zero
The insights session provided a thought-provoking stance on achieving net zero, moderated by Georgie Ndirangu Media…
Sep 7, 2021
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Achieving Equitable & Inclusive Livelihoods
The Poverty, inequality, and power imbalances at household, community, national and global levels are a major…
Sep 7, 2021
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AGRF Agribusiness Dealroom officially launched
Agripreneurs and investors can now engage in the 2021 Agribusiness Dealroom after its official launch on…
Sep 7, 2021
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Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) Launch
There has never been a time in Africa when sustainability and resilience have been more important…
Sep 7, 2021
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Transforming Food Systems from a Farmers’ Perspective
Eradicating hunger and achieving food security remain major challenges to humanity and to sustainability. More than…
Sep 7, 2021
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Africa must pull together to sow seeds of food security
Courtesy: Nation Daily, Bean harvest in Djibomben village, North Togo. AFP By Peter Munya, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of…
Sep 6, 2021
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AGRF 2021 to focus on partnerships, inclusivity and commitments in food systems resilience
In a critical year for food systems transformation, 140 distinguished delegates from the private sector, governments,…
Jul 9, 2021
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Kenya to Host the AGRF 2021 Summit
Nairobi, 1 July 2021 – Kenya will host the AGRF 2021 Summit, which this year will…
Jul 5, 2021