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EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC)
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Financing Agribusiness towards Africa’s Food Security: The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join its Forum on May 24th in Abidjan

This landmark forum brings together decision-makers, investors, development finance institutions, agribusiness leaders, startups, and key technical partners to close the $65 billion financing gap holding back Africa’s food potential

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) invites you to the high-level “Financing Agribusiness in Africa” Forum, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Palais des Expositions in Abidjan. This landmark forum brings together decision-makers, investors, development finance institutions, agribusiness leaders, startups, and key technical partners to close…

Sistema.bio

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    • In partnership with Sistema.bio, Danone is equipping 6,500 smallholder dairy farmers with biodigesters to reduce methane emissions
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Sistema.bio Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danone to Deploy 6,500 Biodigesters across Dairy Farms

This partnership marks a major step toward decarbonizing dairy farming by delivering locally adapted high-impact technological solutions, at the service of the farmers

During the 17th edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM), Sistema.bio (https://Sistema.bio), the global leader in biodigestion technology for family farmers, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danone, a leading global food and beverage company.  “Danone is committed to supporting smallholder dairy farmers to…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • A resident of Dafenaytou talking about the changes she has experienced thanks to the IGAD/AfDB project, particularly in terms of access to land and food security. Goumati Roufa Ahmed
    • A Kalaf village elder describes how living conditions have improved since the introduction of plots of agricultural land and adapted tools. Adoyta Ahmed Adoyta
    • Discussions between community members and the ACCF and IGAD teams on the ground in Kalaf, as part of a project monitoring mission. ACCF/AfDB
    • A resident of Dafenaytou shares his views on local agricultural governance, which is now largely driven by the community's women. Ali Kamil Mohamed
    • A woman from Kalaf explains how her family's vegetable gardens have enabled them to become more self- sufficient in food. Assia Obakar Hassan
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"The land is life": A regional project supported by the African Development Bank boosts rural women's climate resilience in Djibouti

The IGAD/AfDB project has not only provided water, seeds and training: it has given dignity, confidence and a voice back to rural women

"Before,  farming  was  an  unattainable  dream.  Today,  I  feed  my  children  from  the  land." These words from Assia Obakar Hassan, a mother from the village of Kalaf, epitomize the profound transformation benefiting part of rural northern Djibouti thanks to a regional project implemented by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
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Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) leads the African delegation on a study visit to Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, to learn about waste management, agricultural technology, rice innovation, and fisheries

During the visit, the African delegates expressed their recognition of Thailand's achievements, particularly in effective waste management towards a "Zero Waste" goal

On 13 May 2025, Lieutenant Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), led a delegation from the African countries who attended the Thailand Development Forum for Africa on a study visit to Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, in Nakhon Pathom Province. The study visit aimed to…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Rwanda strengthens fight against antimicrobial resistance with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) support

Using FAO antimicrobial resistance tools, Rwanda validates and publishes its updated National Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for 2025–2029

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a silent yet escalating threat to global health, food security, and sustainable development. The diminishing effectiveness of antimicrobial medicines against common infections in humans, animals, and plants jeopardizes our ability to treat diseases, protect livelihoods, and ensure safe food systems. Recognizing the urgency of this challenge,…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: Galana Kulalu Food Security Project takes shape

President Ruto said the project is designed to optimise water management for enhanced agricultural productivity

The long-awaited Galana Kulalu food security project is now ready for full operationalisation, President William Ruto has announced. This follows the completion of construction works on the siltation basin and canal for the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project. Two years ago, President Ruto directed the construction of key infrastructure, including an…

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    • The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs a EUR 106 Million Facility Terms under the Master Murabaha Agreement with the Republic of Burkina Faso
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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs a EUR 106 Million Facility Terms under the Master Murabaha Agreement with the Republic of Burkina Faso

The agreement is part of ITFC’s commitment to contribute to the developmental goals of Burkina Faso’s through its agricultural industry

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), the trade finance arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, renewed its longstanding support to the Republic of Burkina Faso with the signing of a EUR 106 Million Facility terms under the Master Murabaha Agreement, with Société Burkinabè des Fibres Textiles…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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South Korean peacekeepers help transform the agricultural sector to combat food insecurity in Jonglei

The initiative, in collaboration with the Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor, has a particular focus on rice farming, horticulture and orchid cultivation

Around 95 percent of South Sudan’s population depends on farming, cattle-keeping or fishing for survival. Yet, the country is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian situations, with more than 7.7 million people currently estimated to be affected by acute food insecurity. To help rebuild a thriving agriculture sector, South…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Family photo after the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of the African Development Bank's Civil Society Organizations Forum
    • Manager of the Civil Society and Community Engagement Division, Zeneb Touré, symbolically hands over the Civil Society Engagement Action Plan 2024-2028 to Beth Dunford, Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, representing Mr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the institution
    • family photo after the presentation of the Civil Society Engagement Action Plan 2024-2028 to civil society organizations
    • Testimonies from representatives of civil society organizations on a Bank-funded project covering the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo
    • Civil society representatives exchanged with senior management of the Bank Group From left to right: Uche Duru, representing the Director of the Environmental and Social Safeguards and Compliance Department; Dominique Puthod, representing the Director of Strategies and Operational Policies; Nathalie Beatrice Chinje-n Bodiong, Principal Advisor to the Secretary General of the Bank Group; Mariam Diawara, Acting Director of the Independent Review Mechanism; Martha T.M. Phiri, Director of the Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department and Acting Director of the Gender, Women and Civil Society Department; Anthony Nyong, Director of the Climate Change and Green Growth Department; Martin Fregene, Director of the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department
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2025 Civil Society Forum: African Development Bank and Civil Society Reaffirm Alliance for Africa's Transformation

The forum provided an opportunity for the Bank to present its Civil Society Engagement Action Plan (2024–2028), reaffirming its commitment to an inclusive and participatory development process

The African Development Bank www.AfDB.org has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to collaborating with African civil society to advance the continent's development agenda. This was a key message of the 2025 Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Forum, which was successfully held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Abidjan. The forum, organized under the…

Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA)

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    • Scottish Africa Business Association and Scottish Development International Join Forces to Unlock Global Opportunities for Scottish Companies
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Scottish Africa Business Association and Scottish Development International Join Forces to Unlock Global Opportunities for Scottish Companies

With increasing demand across sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agritech and maritime, Africa represents a major opportunity for Scottish companies with the ambition and capability to expand globally

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) is delighted to announce its upcoming event, “SABA Briefing: Unlocking Global Opportunities with SDI,” taking place on 29th May, 2025. This important online briefing, delivered in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), will offer Scottish businesses practical insights into accessing and expanding in…