News in Africa
Kenya moves to end VAT refund delays, boost agricultural exports
Kenya’s agricultural exporters are set for a major financial boost following the unveiling of wide-ranging tax and regulatory reforms under...
ILRI develops AI-powered chatbot for instant, evidence-based animal health answers
In a significant stride toward bridging the gap between livestock science and practical animal health decision-making, the International Livestock…
Kenya to establish national animal feed reserves to cushion livestock sector from drought
Kenya will establish national animal feed reserves to protect livestock and pastoralist livelihoods from recurring droughts that have previously wiped...
Study Shows Climate-Smart Feeding Systems Can Transform Tanzania’s Beef Sector
A new multi-institutional study has shown that combining locally formulated concentrate feeds with feedlot management can substantially increase beef…
DSTI partners with FAO on Roadmap to Strengthen South Africa’s Agrifood Systems
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
Famine confirmed in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kadugli
FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in El Fasher and Kadugli;...
ACE4ES Technologies Attract Continental Interest at MITA 2025 in Bamako
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) and the Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem...
Uganda secures $31 million from Green Climate Fund for Africa’s first results-based climate project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $31 million grant-based payment for a landmark climate project in Uganda,...
East Africa accelerates data-driven farming and hands over control of agri-data hubs
A coordinated push to modernise agriculture through data and digital services is gathering momentum across East Africa. Two major initiatives—one...
Africa’s Vegetable Genebank Makes Largest-Ever Deposit of Traditional African Vegetable Seeds in Global Repository
Africa’s Vegetable Genebank has reached a major milestone, depositing its largest ever consignment of traditional African vegetables in...