Bank of Kigali and IFAD launch $21m financing programme for Rwanda’s farmers
By The Inspirer. Bank of Kigali, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Aceli Africa have launched a $21
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Africa’s food systems face a defining test as AFS Forum marks 20 years
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Two decades after the Africa Food Systems Forum was launched to help reshape agriculture on the continent,
Why Rwanda gives its baby gorillas names — and why the tradition matters
By The Inspirer. When a baby mountain gorilla receives a name in Rwanda, it is more than a ceremonial moment.
Nyungwe fire contained after affecting more than 17 hectares in Nyaruguru
By The Inspirer. A fire that broke out in Nyungwe National Park in Nyaruguru District has been contained after affecting
Rwanda urges stronger governance and investment as Africa Food Systems Forum opens in Kigali
By Elias Hakizimana. Rwanda has urged African countries to strengthen governance, mobilise more investment and turn food-system commitments into concrete
Africa urged to invest in livestock as experts challenge calls to reduce meat production
By Elias Hakizimana. African livestock experts have called for increased investment in the continent’s livestock sector, arguing that Africa should
Women’s unequal access to resources threatens Africa’s food systems growth
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Women’s contribution to Africa’s food systems is extensive, but persistent inequalities in access to land, finance, technology,
Sahel seeks investment to turn vast agricultural potential into jobs, food security
By Elias Hakizimana. Sahel countries are seeking major investment in irrigation, livestock, agro-processing and agricultural value chains as they try
CIMMYT urges Africa to speed up delivery of agricultural innovations to farmers
By Elias Hakizimana. Africa has many of the agricultural technologies needed to withstand climate shocks, conflict and disruptions to food
