January, 2025 - Afro Agri Review Journal

19
Jan

The Burning Question: What Does it Mean to Lose “Home” in a Warming World?

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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4 min read

By Ashely McGregor, United States Correspondent California, The recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, leaving thousands homeless, have brought the concept of “home” into sharp focus. For many, the loss of their homes represents not just the destruction of physical structures, but also the erasure of cherished memories and a profound sense of displacement. This […]

19
Jan

A Nation Battered: Climate Change Wreaks Havoc on Malawi’s Development Dreams

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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3 min read

For six years, Malawi has been relentlessly pummeled by a series of climate-fueled disasters. From the devastating Cyclone Idai in 2019 to the recent El Niño-induced drought, the country has grappled with a relentless onslaught of extreme weather events, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The human and economic toll is staggering. The […]

16
Jan

Collaboration Key to Unlock Southern Africa’s Agricultural Potential

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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3 min read

Johannesburg: As the world grapples with geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the need for regional cooperation in Southern Africa’s agricultural sector has never been more critical. Recent trade frictions, such as the temporary ban on South African vegetable imports by Botswana, have underscored the urgent need for greater collaboration and understanding within the region. While Botswana […]

16
Jan

Kenya Seeks UAE Investment to Expand Railway Network and Boost Agriculture

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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2 min read

President William Ruto has embarked on a diplomatic mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), seeking to deepen bilateral ties and secure crucial investments for key Kenyan projects. A key focus of the visit is the expansion of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network, with the UAE potentially playing a significant role in extending the […]

14
Jan

African Leaders Chart New Course for Agri-Food Systems with Ambitious 10-Year Plan

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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3 min read

Kampala, Uganda: The African Union has embarked on an ambitious new journey to transform its agri-food systems, adopting a 10-year strategy aimed at boosting agricultural output by 45% by 2035. The decision, reached at an extraordinary summit in Kampala, marks a pivotal moment in the continent’s quest for food security and economic prosperity. The Kampala […]

14
Jan

Africa’s Path to Food Sovereignty

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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6 min read

Africa is a continent brimming with potential. The continent can produce enough food to sustain itself thanks to its wide range of climates and expansive agricultural regions. Nevertheless, Africa spends an incredible 50 billion USD annually on food imports in spite of its abundant resources. This situation not only illustrates the agricultural difficulties facing the […]

13
Jan

Atlas Copco Unveils Revolutionary TwinPower Generator: A Game-Changer for Power Solutions

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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2 min read

Atlas Copco, a global leader in industrial productivity solutions, has unveiled its groundbreaking QAC1100 TwinPower™ generator, a technological marvel that is set to redefine the landscape of mobile power generation. This innovative solution, housed within a standard 20-foot container, packs a powerful punch, delivering up to 1MW of reliable and flexible power. “The QAC1100 TwinPower™ […]

12
Jan

African Union’s Summit Leaves Little Hope To Advance Agricultural Transformation In Africa

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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6 min read

By Kester Kenn Klomegah Perhaps it was the most crucial summit, held from January 9th to 11th in 2025. It focused on raising agricultural productivity, increasing public investment in agriculture, and stimulating economic growth through agriculture-led development. It ultimately sought pathways to support African countries in eliminating continent-wide hunger and reducing growing poverty. During these […]

11
Jan

African Leaders Calls for Swift Action on New CAADP Agenda at Pan-African Summit

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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2 min read

Kampala, Uganda: Hon. Frank K. Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture of Uganda, has urged African leaders to swiftly move from planning to implementation of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy. Addressing the opening session of the CAADP Summit in Kampala, Minister Tumwebaze emphasized the urgency of action, stating, “We must move, not with […]

11
Jan

Africa Seeks Food Security with New Agricultural Strategy

Ryan Matthews / 3 months
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2 min read

Kampala, Uganda: The African continent, blessed with vast fertile lands and abundant natural resources, should not be reliant on food imports, Uganda Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja declared at the opening of the African Union Extraordinary Assembly of Ministers of Agriculture. This stark reality, underscored by a staggering $100 billion spent on food imports in 2021, […]

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