Africa
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Scientists to develop resilient cassava varieties, for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
KAMPALA, October 25, 2025 — In a collaborative effort to combat cassava whitefly pests, research institutions, agricultural innovators and scientists have decided to develop resilient cassava varieties as a measure to improve…
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AWIEF Opens Next Week in Cape Town for 2025 Conference
KAMPALA, October 25, 2025 — The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum [ AWIEF ] Conference and Exhibition event opens its doors next week, from October 30-31, 2025, at the Cape Town…
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AFC secures US$ 100mln facility to finance renewable energy and low-carbon transport projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
LAGOS, October 22, 2025 — Africa Finance Corporation [ AFC ], the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has secured a US$ 100 million, 10-year term loan facility from FinDev Canada, Canada’s…
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Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 18, 2025 — Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit [AGES], taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future…
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Africa advances despite global headwinds – AFMI 2025
KAMPALA, October 16, 2025 — The past 12 months have seen highs and lows around the world. Difficult macroeconomic conditions, compounded by a turbulent trade environment and geopolitical tensions, have created challenges…
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DHL Group commits over €300 million to accelerate trade growth across Africa
KAMPALA, October 15, 2025 — DHL Group [DHL] today announced a more than €300 million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa [SSA], reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic importance…
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Nigeran Elected New Chairperson of AFSA Board of Directors
KAMPALA, October 14, 2025 —The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] ushered in a new chapter of leadership during its Annual General Meeting held recently at Sapphier Addis Hotel…
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Côte d’Ivoire races to meet new EU standards with only 40 percent of cocoa traceable
ABIDJAN, October 13, 2025 — Côte d’Ivoire has traced 40 percent of its cocoa beans from the 2024/2025 season [October–September], according to the 2025 edition of the Cocoa Barometer report, released last…
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Museveni officiates at the closure of the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025
KAMPALA, October 12, 2025 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officiated at the closure of the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, urging young people across Africa and the Arab…
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Forum for Resilience in Africa 2025: Farmers must become providers of food aid, not recipients, say experts
ABIDJAN, October 11, 2025 — Agricultural experts attending the 6th edition of the Africa Resilience Forum, held recently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have urged African governments to place greater value on farmers…
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