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    • The African Development Fund is providing significant support to Benin to increase the private sector's contribution to the country's economy
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Benin: the African Development Fund grants an additional $28 million in financing to boost the private sector’s contribution to the country's economy

The objective of this financial support is to increase the contribution made by Benin's private sector to the economy

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved additional financing of $28 million for Benin to continue the Economic Governance and Private Sector Development Support Programme (PAGE-DSP) on 24 November 2025. Following phases I and II, which were successfully implemented in 2023 and 2024, respectively, the objective of…

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    • The African Development Fund, through its Climate Action Window, is supporting the second phase of the Programme to Strengthen Resilience to Food and Nutritional Insecurity in the Sahel
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African Development Fund commits $14 million grant to scaling up climate resilience across the Sahel

The Climate Action Window grant will cover 30 municipalities and support the creation of 60 climate-smart villages across Sahelian countries, helping to strengthen community resilience to climate shocks

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 of the Programme to Strengthen Resilience to Food and Nutrition Insecurity in the Sahel (P2-P2RS) in Abidjan on 21 November 2025. The additional financing is provided through the Climate Action…

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 |

Combating antimicrobial resistance in the poultry value chain through the farmer field schools approach

n 2023, selected Veterinary Services officers from across Africa, including Zimbabwe, went through the standard FFS master training programme in Kenya, strengthening regional expertise in farmer-led learning

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon in which micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop the ability to survive exposure to antimicrobial agents, rendering medications less effective or ineffective for treating infections. As the world grapples with AMR, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Training on dates farming development

The theoretical and practical training covered the management and treatment of date palm trees

The Ministry of Agriculture branch in the Southern Red Sea Region provided training on date farming with a view to enhancing the understanding of exemplary farmers and agricultural professionals on date farming development. The theoretical and practical training covered the management and treatment of date palm trees, modalities of cross-breeding…

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    • Emirates Rawabi and ReFarm Global unite to transform agriculture and landscaping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Emirates Rawabi and ReFarm Global unite to transform agriculture and landscaping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Combining Emirates Rawabi’s integrated production expertise with ReFarm’s circular and regenerative technologies, the partnership will deliver cost-efficient, carbon-conscious solutions that improve soil vitality, reduce water use, and support the UAE’s national goals in food security and climate action

In a landmark step toward transforming the UAE’s agricultural and food production landscape, Emirates Rawabi PSC (www.EmiratesRawabi.ae), one of the nation’s leading integrated agribusiness groups, has entered into a strategic partnership with ReFarm Global Investments LLC (https://ReFarmTheWorld.com), a pioneer in regenerative and circular sustainability technologies. This collaboration is set to…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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From Soil to Systems: How Zimbabwe is scaling innovation for food security and rural transformation

Women farmers are actively investing in smartphones to participate more fully in digital agriculture

In rural Zimbabwe, where dry riverbeds once marked the end of each farming season, a silent agricultural revolution is underway. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are redefining how smallholder farmers grow food, access markets, and build resilience. With support from the Government of…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) advances market coodination and investment matchmaking in Kenya's livestock sector

Feed costs emerged as a particularly significant constraint, with calls for targeted subsidies on livestock feed and inputs to stabilize production costs and enhance profitability

Through a demonstrated market coordination and investment matchmaking forum, the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform continues to play a critical role in strengthening coordination, investment and private sector integration across Africa's livestock value chains. Representing the AU-IBAR Director, Mr. John Oppong, the Economics, Markets and Trade Coordinator, emphasized the…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Visits Egerton University

The Kenyan side expressed gratitude to Ambassador Guo for presenting the scholarships to the students of Egerton University and spoke highly of the cooperative achievements between Egerton University and Nanjing Agricultural University

On November 5, Ambassador Guo Haiyan visited Egerton University located in Nakuru County. During her visit, Ambassador Guo presented the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" to students of Egerton University, toured the China-Kenya Agricultural Demonstration Park, the China-Kenya Joint Laboratory on Crop Molecular Biology, and the Confucius Institute at Egerton University. Ambassador Guo also held meetings with…

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa
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Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) partners with United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization on roadmap to strengthen South Africa's agrifood systems

The roadmap will promote the development of new high-value crops, livestock and agro-processed products

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is developing a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Roadmap for Agriculture. This strategic initiative will enhance institutional coordination, drive innovation and support the transformation of South Africa's agrifood system…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President receives delegation from Task Force on ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme and Russian ambassador accredited to Nigeria and ECOWAS

The ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) is a major economic achievement in the construction of the Common Market and regional integration in West Africa

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received a delegation from the Task Force on the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme, led by its Head, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, in the presence of Dr. Kalilou SYLLA, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture. Dr. Ibn Chambas informed…