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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Participants at the launch in Rabat included (from left to right): El Baijouni Ihssane and Belahsen Sara of the Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM), Mouaffak Amine of the African Development Bank, Nyambe Monde of the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Financing (MCDF), Chehhar Mustapha and Taimouri Lamya of the GCAM, and Rais Wadii of the African Development Bank
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Green finance: African Development Bank accords $1 million grant to strengthen actions of Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group in climate transition

The programme advances Morocco's compliance with Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and strengthens the alignment of national financial flows with the country’s climate priorities

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), through the African Green Banks Initiative (https://apo-opa.co/3M7ebo6) and the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (https://apo-opa.co/4qgESVs), launched on 28 January a $1 million technical assistance program for Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM). The financing will support strengthening GCAM’s institutional, operational and financial capacities to…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: President Mahama launches shea park resource hub project in Upper West Region

President Mahama said the Upper West Sheapark Resource Hub is anchored in the powerful idea that national development must grow from the regions outward, not necessarily from the centre alone

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday launched the Sheapark Resource Hub Project in Wa, noting that the launch was a deliberate policy choice, which reflects the government’s determination to reset Ghana’s development trajectory by investing in the people, unlocking regional strengths, and ensuring that no part of the country is…

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

Communities in eastern Zimbabwe plant trees and turn invasive species into climate-smart solutions with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) support

With support from the Government of Italy, FAO and the Government of Zimbabwe are working with communities in Chipinge to restore miombo forests, strengthen livelihoods and promote climate-smart solutions

Communities in Muwango Village, Chipinge District, are strengthening forest-based livelihoods and climate resilience through community-led tree planting and innovative biochar production, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),  the Forestry Commisison and partners, and financial support from the Government of Italy under the…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Agriculture Committee to Engage with Eastern Cape Government Departments and Beneficiaries of Ncera Macadamia Farming

The committee will meet with various stakeholders involved in Ncera Macadamia Farming, including the private partners, beneficiary communities and departments to discuss the collapsed business

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture will tomorrow and Wednesday conduct oversight visits to the Eastern Cape to engage with provincial government and beneficiaries of the Ncera Macadamia Farming on the collapsed multimillion-rand community empowerment project. The committee will meet with various stakeholders involved in Ncera Macadamia Farming, including the private…

Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India
Source: Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India |

5th India-Namibia Foreign Office Consultations

Both sides agreed to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas such as health, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), agriculture, defence and critical minerals

The fifth round of India-Namibia Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on January 19-20, 2026, in New Delhi. The FOC was co-chaired by Mr. Janesh Kain, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs, India and Amb. Charles Josob, Acting Head of Department for Bilateral Relations and Cooperation…

TÜYAP

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    • Türkiye’s gateway to international agriculture opens its doors for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and global partnerships (1)
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Türkiye’s gateway to international agriculture opens its doors for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and global partnerships

Konya Agriculture 2026 offers global agricultural innovation to MENA and global markets, highlighting Türkiye’s industrial capability, smart agriculture technologies, and strengthened agri-business partnerships

With the theme “Türkiye’s largest agriculture fair and the gateway to global mechanization”, Konya Agriculture 2026 | 22nd Konya Agriculture, Agricultural Mechanization and Field Technologies Fair will take place from April 7–11, 2026, at the Konya Chamber of Commerce - Tüyap Konya International Fair Center. Known for its unmatched role…

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa)

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    • The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) Unveils AgriTech Report Mapping the Trends, Innovators, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the Future of West African Agriculture
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) Unveils AgriTech Report Mapping the Trends, Innovators, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the Future of West African Agriculture

The report reveals how local innovators are harnessing mobile technology, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and solar-powered systems to tackle post-harvest losses, market inefficiencies, and financing gaps that constrain African farmers

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://MeltWater.Org); the continent’s launchpad for tech entrepreneurs has released ‘the MEST Africa AgriTech Report’, highlighting the technologies, startups  and trends redefining agriculture in West Africa. Produced as part of the 2024 edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), in partnership with the…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and Rustenburg Local Municipality to host a public participation event in Rustenburg

The event will be hosted by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, supported by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, in collaboration with the Rustenburg Local Municipality, will host a public participation event on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the Civic Centre in Rustenburg under the theme: Advancing People-Centred Development. The event will be hosted by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, supported…

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

Zimbabwe: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) agricultural voucher system boosts food security and promotes protection from sexual exploitation and abuse

This initiative tackles urgent nutrition and food security challenges in regions of Masvingo and Mwenezi districts affected by drought, specifically supporting rural households impacted by the El Niño-induced crisis

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe funded by the French Government, coordinated the Agricultural Voucher System as part of the Nourish and Thrive: Inclusive and Sustainable Nutrition and Livelihoods Initiative Project. This coordinated effort aims to enhance food security and nutrition…

Victor Oladokun

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Historical Recognition for Akinwumi Adesina: University of Gambia Re-Names Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in his honor

The historic occasion recognized and immortalized Adesina’s name, leadership, contributions to Africa, and his visionary role in the transformation of agriculture and food security on the continent

The President of the Republic of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow has unveiled a  plaque renaming the University of Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Services as Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Services. The historic occasion recognized and immortalized Adesina’s name, leadership, contributions to Africa, and…