Africa
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Brazilian cooperative exports açaí to Algeria
ALGIERS, September 8, 2026 — Açaí produced by a cooperative in northern Brazil is set to reach Algerian consumers. Located in the Bailique Archipelago in Macapá, in the Amazonian state of Amapá,…
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AfDB backs calls for land restoration as COP17 gets underway in Mongolia
KAMPALA, August 21, 2021 — The African Development Bank [AfDB] pressed for greater financing to restore degraded land in Africa’s fragile and conflict-affected regions as a major United Nations land summit opened…
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West Africa’s Growth Projected at 4.7 percent in 2026 – AfDB
ABUJA, August 16, 2026 — West Africa demonstrated economic resilience in 2025, recording growth of 4.8 percent, above the continental average of 4.4 percent, despite geopolitical tensions, insecurity in parts of the…
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Agroecology proves a win for Burkina Faso farmers, report finds
OUAGADOUGOU, August 15, 2026 — A recent report by Altus Impact, Groundswell International and the Association Nourrir Sans Détruire [ANSD] finds that agroecological practices are delivering better results for farmers in Burkina…
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Africa is Ready to Lead: CPHIA 2026 opens the next chapter of African public health
ADDIS ABABA, August 14, 2026 — Africa is seeking to strengthen its ownership of the continent’s public health agenda as the 5th International Conference on Public Health in Africa [ CPHIA 2026…
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Partners join forces to help African SMEs compete and grow across borders
JOHANNESBURG, August 13, 2026 — South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition [the dtic], Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping small and…
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Africa Mindset Reset Forum to Challenge and Transform Mindsets in Kigali
KAMPALA, July 29, 2026 — The Kigali-based African School of Governance [ASG] will host the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, an Africa-led convening focused on the leadership mindsets, institutions and results-oriented culture…
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New playbook showcases access to finance success for Africa’s women entrepreneurs
KAMPALA, July 24, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa [AFAWA], in partnership with social impact innovation company Lionesses of Africa, has unveiled a new…
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The Gambia: Cooperative movement enters new era
BANJUL, July 20, 2026 — The Registrar General of Cooperatives has said The Gambia has entered a new era of reform and modernisation following a comprehensive review of the Cooperative Societies Act…
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AEC 2026 concludes with a strong commitment from AfDB Group, UNDP and OECD to a resilient and prosperous Africa
ABIDJAN, July 13, 2026 — “Global economic storms will continue to test African institutions, but they can never erode the fundamental wealth and resilience of Africa’s people. With the strong partnership among…
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