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Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Mar 20, 2026

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) to enhance engagements on climate change

Worker’s Representative, Hon. Abdul Byakatonda expressed concern over Uganda’s declining forest cover, estimated at below 10 per cent warning that it undermines sustainable agriculture and food security

The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change (UPFCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Climate Change Hub International aimed at strengthening climate governance, legislative capacity and stakeholder coordination. The partnership, witnessed by key stakeholders including the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa | Mar 19, 2026

Zambia launches National Soil Partnership and Global Soil Doctors Programme to strengthen productive and resilient agrifood systems

The launch of these initiatives marks an important step towards boosting agricultural productivity, expanding agrifood trade and encouraging greater private sector engagement across agrifood value chains

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with support from the Government of the United States of America, has officially launched the Zambia Soil Partnership (ZSP) and the Global Soil Doctors Programme (GSDP) to strengthen national…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Mar 13, 2026

Uganda Endorses National Feed and Fodder Data Dashboard for April Go Live

The Minister fully endorsed the national feed and fodder dashboard and expressed strong interest in its rapid deployment as a core decision-support tool for the sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in collaboration with AU‑IBAR’s Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project, has taken a major step towards operationalizing Uganda’s Feed and Fodder Data Ecosystem. This follows a high-level technical workshop and ministerial briefing held in Kampala from 9–11 March 2026,…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Mar 13, 2026

Seychelles Participates in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting in Pretoria

The Council of Ministers was preceded by the Standing Committee of Senior Officials, as well as a special meeting of Senior Officials and Experts on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030

Mr. Selby Pillay, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, led the Seychelles delegation at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting held from 12th to 13th March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Ambassador Pillay attended the meeting on behalf of Ambassador Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Mar 11, 2026

Eritrea: Encouragement to exemplary female farmers

The beneficiary farmers, on their part, commending the distribution of chickens at fair prices, expressed readiness to work hard and develop their backyard poultry farming

The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Central Region has provided basic agricultural materials to 7 exemplary female farmers. Ms. Alem Belai, head of the union branch, noted that the program aimed at encouraging exemplary female farmers has been organized from time to time and that the current…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Mar 11, 2026

Agriculture and Environment Committees Welcome Authorisation to Dredge Isimangaliso Lake System

The sustainable and equitable future for the system rests on collaboration, transparency, meaningful consultations and the integration of science with lived community experience

The portfolio committees on Agriculture and on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment received briefings from the departments of Agriculture; Land Reform and Rural Development; and Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on the dredging in the Mfolozi and Msunduzi flats and the opening of the St Lucia estuary mouth. Thereafter, the Portfolio…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa | Mar 10, 2026

Youth: The Engine to Power Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa?

With the right financing, skills development and enabling policies, young entrepreneurs can power a more productive, inclusive and food-secure future for the continent

When the rains arrive across much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), farmers have only a short window to prepare their land. Miss that window, and yields fall. Harvest too late, and crops are lost. Across the region, these delays are common; not for lack of labour, but for lack of access to…

Source: Sunbeth Global Concepts | Mar 10, 2026

Sunbeth Global Concepts Raises ₦165.73 Billion as Commercial Paper Offer Is Oversubscribed by 65%

The issuance, which opened to investors on February 27, 2026, and closed on March 6, 2026, was structured across three series with tenors of 179 days, 270 days and 364 days

Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited (www.Sunbeth.net) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 issuances under its Commercial Paper Programme, raising a total of ₦165.73 billion, significantly exceeding the ₦100 billion initially targeted across the series. The issuance, which opened to investors on February…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Mar 07, 2026

Eritrea: Ministry of Agriculture celebrates International Women’s Day

The event featured cultural and artistic programs, as well as the handing over of certificates of recognition to veteran women members of the Ministry who served with commitment

Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch at the Ministry of Agriculture celebrated International Women’s Day, 8 March, under the theme “Our Values – Our Shield” on 5 March. The event was attended by Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture; Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union…

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Source: VUKA Group | Mar 05, 2026

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 delivers definitive roadmap to turn Africa’s climate ambition into bankable, scalable reality

The summit opened with a focus on innovative finance for nature, exploring green, blue, and wildlife bonds, including the "Rhino Bond" and emerging biodiversity credits

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with a resounding call to action, urging the continent to leverage its digital revolution, transform water financing and redesign agriculture to unlock a sustainable, net-zero future. The four-day platform united over 600 delegates from 42 countries, including global investors, project…

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